Schedule
\nResource Table Spotlight: The Discovery Page 1:30 &ndash\; 1:55 p.m.
\nConnect with author resources. Representatives from professio nal organizations and colleges will be available to discuss their services and answer your questions.
\nFind Your Path: Book Publishin g in Today&rsquo\;s World with Krista Soukup \;2:00-2 :45 p.m.
\nDo you dream of writing a book? Learn about tod ay&rsquo\;s book industry\, publishing options\, first steps to publicatio n\, and what to expect once your book is published. There are more options available than ever\; learn how to make the best decisions to move yourse lf forward.
\nPitching Your Work with Krista Soukup \;3:15 &ndash\; 4:00 p.m.
\nWriters are often in need of pitching their work\, whether it&rsquo\;s their manuscript to a publisher\, their book to a reader\, a speaking presentation to an organ ization or a story to the press. Having a strong &ldquo\;pitch&rdquo\; can help you tell the story of your work to potential collaborators\, funders \, and others. Learn what makes a great pitch.
\nHow to Get a Literary Agent with Joyce Sweeney \;4:30-5:30 p.m.
\nDiscover the pros and cons of working with a literary ag ent\, learn how to avoid predators and master the querying process with ha nds-on practice.
\n\nSpeaker's Biography
\nKrista Soukup is a literary marketing consultant and owner of Blue Cottage Agency. She has a passion for helping writers and a uthors successfully promote their work and establish their platform. Throu gh her expert guidance\, knowledge of the publishing industry and vast exp erience\, she has successfully supported writers and authors across the co untry and Europe. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Admin istration and Marketing and has over 25 years of experience in sales\, pro motions\, and marketing.
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Joyce S weeney (pronouns: They\, Them\, Their)
\nJoyce Sweeney is a n author and Director of Kidlit for The Seymour Agency. \;They have wr itten fourteen young adult novels\, many of which have won awards. They ar e also the author of two chapbooks of poetry. Most recently\,they have bee n writing historical novels.
\nJoyce was a creative writing teacher\ , mentor and coach for over 25 years. They also published a plotting how-t o book\, PLOTTING YOUR NOVEL WITH THE PLOT CLOCK. (Giantess Press\, 2019) At this writing\, they have successfully mentored 89 authors to traditiona l publishing contracts.
\nIn 2020 they joined The Seymour agency\, a nd represent picture books\, middle grades and young adult novels. In 2023 they were promoted to Director of Kidlit for the agency. \;Their hobb ies are astrology\, collecting illustration art\, and animal causes of all kinds. They live in Coral Springs with their husband\, Jay\, and two gian t rescue cats\, Willow and Captain Jack.
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