Writers Conference
Landscapes of the Writer 5th Annual Writers Conference October 5, 2013 M|State Fergus Falls
Marketing for Writers: Know Me, Like Me, Follow Me, Promote Me, Buy Me! – Presenter, Krista Rolfzen Soukup
Learn to promote your work through author branding, Internet presence, and social media. Investigate ways to incorporate marketing into your busy writing schedule. The presenter, a literary publicist and owner of Blue Cottage Agency, will share proven methods of promotion, book launches, book signings, event planning, press releases and general tips to highlight your writing career.
© Photo by Jenny Berg, Litchfield, MN
Joe Paddock, a poet, oral historian, and a creative writing professor, will be this year’s keynote speaker. He is an award-winning author, who won the Loft/McKnight Writer of Distinction Award and the Milkweed Editions Lakes and Prairies Award. He is the author of A Sort of Honey, Keeper of the Wild, Boar’s Dance, Handful of Thunder, Earth Tongues. He is married to Nancy Paddock, a poet and playwright. They are co-authors of Soil and Survival. In addition to being the keynote speaker, he and Nancy will present workshops at the conference.
Conference Schedule and Workshops
To see the conference schedule and workshop options, go to http://lakeregionwriters.net/conference-schedule-workshops/.
Lake Region Review No. 3 Launch In addition to the conference on Saturday, Join us Friday evening, Oct. 4, 2013, for Lake Region Review No. 3 Launch and Reception from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the LRAC Art Gallery (133 S. Mill Street; Fergus Falls)
- Meet contributing writers of the Lake Region Review
- Browse art gallery exhibit of work by LRR cover artists
- Meet LRWN Board of Directors and Lake Region Review Editorial Staff
- Purchase your copy of the Review
- Enjoy free refreshments
Motel Accommodations Coming Friday night? Special lodging rates are available at AmericInn, Fergus Falls. Please mention Lake Region Writers Conference. Call 218-739-3900 to reserve a room.
How to Register for the Conference
Registrations for the 5th Annual Writers Conference will be accepted between August 1, 2013 and September 27th. To register for the conference, click and complete the form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1aeGXw23en22AiBHnrcZOue4zrhwoabgt0nw8ykMvQPo/viewform.
Registrations after September 27th will be on site and cost $65. Refunds are not available after September 27th.
If you opted to pay by check, mail it to:
Lake Region Writers Network c/o Ruth Solie 1220 Minnesota Avenue Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Adults – $50