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Indiana Writers’ Consortium inspires and builds a community of creative writers.

Monday, November 16, 2009

2009 IWC "Business of Writing" Progam/Banquet Sells Out

INDIANA WRITERS’ CONSORTIUM’S “THE BUSINESS OF WRITING” DINNER

SELLS OUT


Networking Dinner to Become an Annual Event


From graduate students to internationally acclaimed novelists, they came from Lake, Porter and as far as Jasper counties to attend the “The Business of Writing.” The event, hosted by Indiana Writers’ Consortium, Inc., focused on its mission, to unite, network, inspire and support Indiana’s creative writers, at its 1st annual networking dinner, held at Strongbow Inn, Valparaiso, Indiana, on Thursday, October 22nd.

"I knew that this would be a good dinner and friendly networking event, but I didn't realize how much I would learn from the presentations," [name of book] author Priscilla Herochik [name of city] said.

The evening’s speakers included Sharon Palmeri, freelance writer and writing instructor, who discussed publishing trends via means both tradition and electronic; and Kathryn Page Camp, attorney and freelance writer, who addressed legalities in relation to incorporated writers and income taxes. The keynote speech, delivered by Kate Collins, author of the Flower Shop Mystery Series, offered numerous means to promote published works. Publication tables were filled with books from local authors, ranging from memoirs and literary journals to mysteries and children’s.

“It was hard to close the event but we simply ran out of seating space,” said Secretary/Treasurer Gordon Stamper. “We had not anticipated such a great turnout, but next year we will get a bigger room.”














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Monday, August 17, 2009

The Indiana Writers’ Consortium proudly presents its 1st Annual Networking/Business Dinner for Indiana Writers

Business/Networking Dinner

The Indiana Writers’ Consortium proudly presents its 1st Annual Networking/Business Dinner
“The Business of Writing.”

To be held at:
Strongbow Inn
2405 East U.S. Hwy. 30
Valparaiso, IN 46383

Family Style Dinner includes: Sliced Roast Beef Au Jus, Sliced roast Pork, and Sautéed breast of Turkey with Dijon Pecan Sauce, Roasted New Potatoes, and Green Beans Almondine. Individual mixed greens salad with two homemade dressings, coffee, tea and water, and dessert are also included.

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009
Time: 6 to 10 PM

Reservations:
Members: $25.00
Non-Members: $30.00

Deadline: October 1st
Beginning October 2nd: Members $30.00
Non-Members: $35.00

Book Table: For an additional $5.00 writers may exhibit and sell their current work.

Please register by contacting Gordon Stamper at: glsfiction@sbcglobal.net

Speakers:
Publishing:
Sharon Palmeri has taught in all areas of writing for 20 years, and has had many stories published in magazines and newspapers. Palmeri has freelanced as a ghost writer, editor, book doctor, publicist, and publication consultant. She also has worked as content editor, advisor and layout designer.

Legalities:
Kathryn Page Camp has been a licensed attorney for over thirty years. She is the author of In God We Trust: How the Supreme Court’s First Amendment Decisions Affect Organized Religion (FaithWalk Publishing, 2006) and numerous articles.

Keynote Address:
Advertising & Promotion
Indiana native Kate Collins is the author of the best-selling Flower Shop Mysteries. Her books have made mystery best-seller lists and are available in large print editions in the U.S. and the U.K. SLEEPING WITH ANEMONE, ninth in the series, will be a Penguin February 2010, release. Visit Kate at: www.katecollinsbooks.com.