Turn the Page 
			
					
											by Staff
					
 			
 
						
			
				There are many different types of writing programs that offer writers of all abilities and genres a chance to learn more about the craft and business of writing, receive feedback from peers and publishing professionals, and spend focused time writing. From conferences with thousands of attendees to a handful of writers in an exotic location, these 2019 conferences, workshops, and retreats may inspire the next bestseller!  […]
 
							
					
 
			
		 
 
	  
	
	
  
		
		
			Writeaway 
			
					
					
 			
 
						
			
				Our scholarship winner, JT Blatty, and Books Make a Difference publisher, Karen Pavlicin-Fragnito, attended the 2018 Tuscany Writeaway at Villa Cini and Villa Casanova Oct 17-24, 2018 with workshop leaders Mimi Herman and John Yewell of Writeaways and five other writer participants. Here’s a look at how the Writeaway week unfolded.  […]
 
							
					
 
			
		 
 
	  
	
	
  
		
		
			Shared Experience 
			
					
											by Terri Barnes
					
 			
 
						
			
				When considering manuscripts for publication, publishers look at more than the quality and marketability of a book. They look at an author’s marketing ability as well. Beginning with their first contact with prospective authors, independent publishers are intentional in their conversations about marketing, emphasizing that authors must build platforms, connect with readers, and participate fully in promoting their work.  […]