Speaking at the Las Vegas Writer's Conference
I am taking a couple days off from my law practice to work on my so-called writing career. The Las Vegas Writer’s Conference, which is sponsored by the Henderson Writers Group, is being held this weekend at Sam’s Town.
The Henderson Writers group publishes anthologies of short stories by its members. The latest, Writer's Bloc II, contains one of my short stories: "The Lost Art of Conversation. " I'm not quite, sure, but I think the book will be available at the conference. My other stuff definitely will be.
Meanwhile, I am giving three workshops:
On Thursday afternoon, I’ll give Hero v. Villain: Developing Plot through the Character of the Protagonist and Antagonist. Ahem - wherein I explain that whole “character equals plot” concept. This is the 1/2 day workshop - I really do explain everything. Seriously.
Friday afternoon, I’ll give Anatomy of a Scene: Creating Full-Bodied Scenes for your Novel. find out what scenes really have to do. Chances are,
Saturday afternoon, I’ll give Putting Personality on the Page: Showing Character to the Reader
In between, I’ll be joyfully soaking up the atmosphere found at any gathering of writers, chatting about such topics as character, plot, synopses, industry trends, and my personal favorite, villain theory. no kidding - there is such a thing as villain theory.
This conference has grown bigger each year (this is the fifth, I believe). In fact, it is a sell out this year.
However, there is a reception Thursday night, 7 pm, open to the public, where one can meet and mingle with the attendees, the speakers, and a host of Stephens Press authors.
Most notable, IMO, of the out of town authors visiting is New York Times bestselling author Bob Mayer. In addition to his quite successful solo career, he writes with my very favorite living author, Jenny Crusie. See their books at http://www.crusiemayer.com/. Lots of dead bodies, but very funny stuff.
I like funny.
Tami,
It's great you have been able to indulge your writing bug. I'd do the same if I had any talent!