For writers of: - adult fiction and nonfiction - books for children and young adults - magazine journalism
	Friday & Saturday July 31 & August 1, 2009 at Stanford University

A content-rich workshop that explores both craft &
new media tools for publishing & promoting your work.

Over the past few years, a sea change has occurred within the publishing community. Power has shifted significantly from publishers to authors. Today’s top authors know not only how to write, but also how to establish and maintain their voice in the marketplace of ideas.

So come to Stanford. Take time for your writing. Dive deep into your craft under the guidance of seasoned editors. Then learn how to use today’s powerful new media tools to develop your professional persona—one that will make it easier to get your work noticed and maximize your publishing opportunities.

Day 1
The Private Craft:
Bringing Your Writing to Its Highest Level

• Sessions in craft & technique
• Guided writing challenges
• One-on-one critiques with senior editors and agents (book track only)
• Editor panels
• Agent panels

Day 2
The Public Persona:
Using New Media Tools to Promote Your Work

• Getting noticed in the blogosphere
• Writing for the Web
• Exploring both traditional and self-publishing models
• Harnessing the power of Web video
• Becoming mediagenic: TV/radio/video/podcasts
• Hands-on workshop: Setting up a blog
• Hands-on workshop: Smart uses of Twitter

Fifteen-minute, one-on-one critiques are available to book track participants on a first-come, first served basis Friday afternoon only. Please register early.

Check out the social network created for participants of this Workshop.