Want to begin or learn more about self-publishing? Make the transition from journalist to novelist? Transition from essay to book deal? Engage in in-depth discussion on memoir writing?

 

We have the perfect event for you. Join us at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City May 1-2 for ASJA2015: Connect for Success, ASJA's 44th annual writers conference. 

 

Be among the 600+ attendees at the premier event for freelance writers each year, and see why all attendees consistently call the conference a worthwhile investment in their careers. 

 

Have a look at just a few of the amazing panels at ASJA2015 below. 

Courage Wanted:
The Challenges and Rewards of Digging Deep in Memoir

There are demons in all of our personal histories. The most successful memoirs harness them in a bid for honesty, but intimacy can be intimidating. In this panel, top memoir writers talk about their redemptive paths through the past and offer insight into issues like privacy, oversharing and the market. 

 

Successfully Self-Publish

During this session we will walk you how to successfully self-publish your book. We'll cover the A-Z's of putting together your book and cover basics of submitting to the various retailers, marketing, and generating buzz. 

 

From Journalist to Novelist: Making the Transition

It seems that many working journalists believe they have a novel knocking around inside. And for good reason. Many great and successful novelists started as reporters, from Twain and Hemingway to Albom and Quindlen. But how practical is that transition in today's highly competitive publishing scene? What are the hurdles to getting published and what are the chances of launching a successful career as novelist? The presentation will focus on the experiences of established journalists who've made the plunge. 

 

From Essay to Book Deal

Did you know that three pages can change your life? Selling one great essay to a top publication (like the New York Times, Self magazine or Tin House) can lead to a paycheck, radio and TV appearances, interest from literary agents and book editors calling you. This illuminating panel of editors, agents and authors who have sold books through short pieces, will spill the secrets of how to launch a novel, memoir, essay or short story collection or self-help book by having just one short piece see print. 
ASJA2015: Connect for Success:  See the full schedule online now and sign up. Don't miss out on early-bird rates, available through March 27, or your chance to get a great rate at the Roosevelt Hotel.