By Ginny Padgett
“Writing for Publication” was the theme of the one-day
symposium hosted by SCWW on Saturday, October 26 at the Columbia
Metropolitan Convention
Center . There were about 65 attendees who enjoyed
presentations from seven industry experts: Holly McClure, agent-author and
owner of Sullivan Maxx Literary Agency LLC; Betsy Teter, founder of Hub City
Writers Project; Cindi Boiter, author and Editor-Publisher of Jasper Magazine; Shari Stauch, marketing
specialist and creator of Where Writers Win; Aurelia Sands of Deer Hawk
Publications; along with our own McKendree Long and Fred Fields. Professional
critiques were offered for purchase at the website. A dozen or so attendees and
spouses gathered afterward at the Flying Saucer for author readings, door
prizes, conversation and conviviality.
By all accounts it was a successful day even though it was a
pared-down event. I heard words like “focused,” “informative,” enjoyable” and
“professional.” We owe a round of applause to Kia Goins, 2013 SCWW Conference
Chair, for organizing a day of sharing and expanding.
SCWW Columbia II won the Chapter Submission Challenge; Laura P Valtorta took Second Place in the Individual Category. The 2013 Petigru Review made its debut. The anthology is available at the website and soon to come to Kindle.
SCWW Columbia II won the Chapter Submission Challenge; Laura P Valtorta took Second Place in the Individual Category. The 2013 Petigru Review made its debut. The anthology is available at the website and soon to come to Kindle.
Save the date for next year’s conference: October 24-26,
2014, Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort. Beginning in January, keep an eye on the
website for details: www.myscww.org/conference/
Ginny,
ReplyDeleteAlthough I missed the Conference at Myrtle Beach, I have to say this one-day conference was very well run and informative. I thought a number of topics were covered and the presenters overall were good. Thank you for your hard work!