2007
the writing conference & contest in Amarillo, Texas
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sponsored by Panhandle Professional Writers
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serving writers in the Texas Panhandle and surrounding region since 1920
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“Orientation to Frontiers in Writing for First-
Time Attendees” presented by PPW Board
Members Natialie Bright and Phyliss Miranda.
7:00 - 8:00
special program
for first-timers
Friday, June 8
Conference Opening & Faculty Panel
Discussion
8:10 - 9:20
Melanie Rigney — “Creative Corner!”
Linda Rohrbough — “Creating and Selling
Your Nonfiction Book: From Idea to
Publication”
Hilary Sares — “Rich Writer, Poor Writer”
“For Beginning Writers Only—an Introduction
to Terminology and Basic Writing” presented
by PPW Member Natalie Bright
9:40 - 10:40
special program
for beginning
writers
Solana DeLamant — “Creative Writing —
Poetry and Fiction”
Britta Coleman — “The Art of Rewriting: From
Brainstorm to Book Deal”
Andrea Brown — “The Dark Side of an Agent”
10:50 - 11:50
12:00 - 1:20
Barry Eisler — “The Professional Writer’s
Guide to Marketing”
Britta Coleman — “The Art of Rewriting: From
Brainstorm to Book Deal”
Jodi Thomas — “Making Characters Come
Alive in Your Writing”
1:30 - 2:30
Solana DeLamant — “Creative Writing for
Experienced Writers”
Linda Rohrbough — “Creating and Selling
Your Nonfiction Book: From Idea to
Publication”
Terry Whalin — “Marketing, Marketing,
Marketing”
2:40 - 3:40
Melanie Rigney — “Creative Corner!”
Jodi Thomas — “Making Characters Come
Alive in Your Writing”
3:50 - 4:50
Visit the Conference Bookstore
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5:00 - 5:30
5:30 - 7:30
Banquet
Barry Eisler - "How to Write is How to Live"
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7:30 - 9:30
Saturday, June 9
Barry Eisler — “The Fundamentals of Good
Writing”
8:20 - 9:20
Solana DeLamant — “Creative Writing for
Experienced Writers”
Terry Whalin — “How to Turn a Fascination
with People into Books and Magazine Articles”
Hilary Sares — “Breaking in Without the
Nervous Breakdown”
Andrea Brown — “The Hot Children’s Book
Market”
9:30 - 10:30
Melanie Rigney — “Alternative Publishing”
Britta Coleman — “Writing Breakout Fiction”
Hilary Sares — “Breaking in Without the
Nervous Breakdown”
Andrea Brown — “The Hot Children’s Book
Market”
10:40 - 11:40
Visit the Conference Bookstore
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11:40 - 12:00
Luncheon
Jodi Thomas - "Setting Fire to Your Talent"
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12:00 - 1:00
Melanie Rigney — “Alternative Publishing”
Terry Whalin — “How to Turn a Fascination
with People into Books and Magazine Articles”
Britta Coleman — “Writing Breakout Fiction”
Linda Rohrbough — “How to Talk About Your
Book to an Editor or Agent”
1:10 - 2:10
2:20 - 3:00
3:00 - 4:30
PLEASE NOTE: Every speaker and topic represents a
separate workshop. In most time slots, there are three
or four workshops running concurrently, and most
workshops are repeated in another time slot. Critique
and Appointment times are listed at the bottom.
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Critique Session Moderators and Times
Terry Whalin
Andrea Brown
Hilary Sares
Linda Rohrbough
Friday, June 8
Friday, June 8
Friday, June 8
Saturday, June 9
09:40 - 11:50
01:30 - 03:40
01:30 - 03:40
09:30 - 11:40
10-minute Appointment Time Slots
Friday, June 8:
09:40 - 10:40
10:50 - 11:50
01:30 - 02:30
02:40 - 03:40
03:50 - 04:50
Saturday, June 9:
09:30 - 10:30
10:40 - 11:40
01:10 - 02:10
Andrea Brown
Hilary Sares
Solana DeLamant
Melanie Rigney
Linda Rohrbough
Barry Eisler
Britta Coleman
Terry Whalin
Britta Coleman
Melanie Rigney
Barry Eisler
Terry Whalin
Andrea Brown
Solana DeLamant
Hilary Sares
