June 3, 2023 proved to be a rainy Saturday for most in central NH. But, for the many who attended the NHWP 2023 603 Writers’ Conference, there was an abundance of the sunshine one feels when connecting with kindred spirits and finding the fulfillment of community. This year’s conference shined a light on the Memoir … Continue reading Magnolias, Petunias and Much More
THIS IS THE TIME WHEN… A Workshop for Everyone with a Story to Tell with Joni B. Cole (Note: this workshop is offered only in the morning)
How do you turn a memory or life experience into a powerful essay? In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to mine for meaningful material, hook your readers, structure your story for maximum effect, and elevate your anecdotes in a way that makes readers care, understand, think, laugh, relate, and be forever changed by your … Continue reading THIS IS THE TIME WHEN… A Workshop for Everyone with a Story to Tell with Joni B. Cole (Note: this workshop is offered only in the morning)
Lessons From Our Wild Rides Publishing Nonfiction Books and Our Adventures in Marketing, with Jean Duffy and Bev Stohl
You’re polishing your nonfiction manuscript. Now what? How do you find a publisher? What about book promotion? In this session, two debut authors share their sometimes similar, often diverse experiences getting their books across the finish line. You will come away with the next steps that align with your personal strengths. Jean Duffy is a … Continue reading Lessons From Our Wild Rides Publishing Nonfiction Books and Our Adventures in Marketing, with Jean Duffy and Bev Stohl
The Readable, Writable Memoir: Where to Begin, What to Say, and When to Edit, with Robin Baskerville
If you are working on a memoir for yourself or ghostwriting one for a client, this is a great session for you! Robin Baskerville’s Writing Lab is designed for both the emergent and seasoned writer. You may submit your memoir in progress, and she will provide constructive feedback on how plot, characterization, dialogue, setting, or … Continue reading The Readable, Writable Memoir: Where to Begin, What to Say, and When to Edit, with Robin Baskerville
The Purpose and Use of Research in Creating the Memoir, with Margaret Porter
Effective memoir writing doesn’t rely exclusively on personal experience and history, or memory. All aspects of the genre can be enhanced by various types of research, tailored to the focus and theme of the project. Discover the purpose of research, ways to effectively and efficiently gather necessary and relevant information, and how best to incorporate … Continue reading The Purpose and Use of Research in Creating the Memoir, with Margaret Porter
Finding Your Story, with Paul Brogan
Writing your memoir can seem intimidating and overwhelming at the onset as you wade through decades of life events. Before you’ve even written a single word, you need to determine what will make “your story” resonate with the readers you want to reach. Learn some valuable tips and gain some insight as to how you … Continue reading Finding Your Story, with Paul Brogan
How the Web is Won with Stephanie McLaughlin
Stephanie McLaughlin, principal of Savoir Faire Marketing/Communications and the host of the Forty Drinks Podcast, will walk through what website elements must be in place to use it effectively for marketing efforts – and collect actionable insights along the way. The session will include a review of up to three attendee websites. To submit your website … Continue reading How the Web is Won with Stephanie McLaughlin
Success and Career Longevity For Indie Authors, with Dale T. Phillips
Success and Career Longevity For Indie Authors, with Dale T. Phillips In this workshop, we will discuss how to flourish and be happy and productive as an Indie author, how to sell better and make more than coffee money, and how to stay motivated and writing for the rest of your life. All … Continue reading Success and Career Longevity For Indie Authors, with Dale T. Phillips
Darling You’re Making a Scene, with Áine Greaney
Whether you’re writing long-form or short (essay-length) memoir, you need to engage your readers via lively, memorable scenes that draw the reader in and make them care about you and your story. In this overview workshop, participants will learn: The all-important opening scene and how to let your readers “in” Macro and micro issues of … Continue reading Darling You’re Making a Scene, with Áine Greaney
Pitch Party
Is your book ready to be published? Would you like to get feedback on your pitch before you send it out? You can submit your literary pitch to a panel of judges for a chance to win a great prize! Your pitch must be one paragraph (maximum of 125 words). It should have all the … Continue reading Pitch Party