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Join us for a special day of inspiration at the 603 Writers\u2019 Conference on June 8, 2024, from 8:00am – 5:00pm at the Banquet Hall located on the Southern NH University campus in Manchester, NH.<\/p>
We\u2019re excited to announce Ernest Thompson, an Academy Award-winning writer and filmmaker, as our keynote speaker.<\/p>
This event is perfect for writers of all levels and anyone passionate about storytelling.<\/p>
Don\u2019t miss this chance to learn from and connect with one of New Hampshire’s most renowned literary talents.<\/p>
In addition, you have a chance to compete for a $250 cash prize at our Pitch Party<\/strong>! Submit your your pitch by May 27th to our panel of judges and you could win. LEARN MORE>><\/a>\u00a0<\/p> Register today for an unforgettable experience!<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Photo Credit: 3Sixty | Bruce Luetters<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Ernest Thompson has won an Oscar, two Golden Globes, a Writers Guild Award and been nominated for a British Academy Award, a Tony and an Emmy.<\/p> But he\u2019s most proud of the more than 200 writers he\u2019s worked with one-on-one, in his workshops, and through his Rescind Recidivism prison writing program.<\/p> Thompson considers himself a model of all it takes to do it is doing it<\/em>, he dreams up stories every day, even if it\u2019s while mowing hay or hauling wood.<\/p> Currently, Thompson is preparing a sequel to his iconic film On Golden Pond<\/em> and another Broadway revival of the play.<\/p> He\u2019s had 37 plays performed in front of audiences and written dozens of screenplays, 10 made into movies, with six he directed.<\/p> A prolific songwriter, Thompson frequently collaborates with wildly talented New Hampshire composers and most recently directed the short film The Constituent<\/em>, starring himself and Gordon Clapp (NYPD Blue).<\/p> His epic novel, The Book of Maps<\/em>, will be available for purchase and signing at the 603 Writers’ Conference available to purchase. His next book, Out Clause<\/em>, releases in 2025.<\/p> To learn more, visit ernestthompson.us<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t In this workshop, we will look at the following (and more):<\/p> <\/strong><\/p> ABOUT \u00c1INE GREANEY:\u00a0<\/strong> In addition to her four published books (Simon & Schuster, Writers Digest\/Penguin Random House), her essays as well as features and stories have appeared in various outlets, including Creative Nonfiction<\/em>, The Boston Globe Magazine<\/em>, The New York Times<\/em>, Books Ireland<\/em>, Another Chicago Magazine<\/em>, NPR’s WBUR Radio, Salon<\/em>, Huffington Post<\/em>, The Mindful Word<\/em>, IMAGE Magazine<\/em>, Generation Emigration<\/em> (The Irish Times), The Wisdom Daily<\/em>, The Feminist Wire<\/em>, Pulse: Voices from the Heart of Medicine<\/em> and other publications.<\/p> In addition to creative writing, she leads writing workshops and presentations at various community and academic locations and conferences.<\/p> To learn more, visit ainegreaney.com<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t **SOLD OUT**<\/strong><\/span> In this workshop, you will learn how to find a good agent, sign with the right agent, and work with that agent effectively, from manuscript to book launch and beyond.<\/p> ABOUT PAULA MUNIER:<\/strong> Over her 20-plus years in the business, she\u2019s conceived, created, produced, and marketed exceptional content in all formats across all markets for such media giants as WGBH, Fidelity, Disney, Gannett, S&S, Quarto, Greenspun Media Group, among others.<\/p> Paula represents both fiction and nonfiction; her clients run the gamut from debut authors to New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling authors who\u2019ve won or been shortlisted for such honors as the Edgar, Thriller, Agatha, and Anthony awards as well as the Pushcart Prize, AWP, and PEN awards. Many of her clients\u2019 works have also been adapted for stage and screen.<\/p> Paula is the author of three popular books on writing: The Writer\u2019s Guide to Beginnings: How to Craft Story Openings That Sell<\/em>, Writing With Quiet Hands: How to Shape Your Writing to Resonate with Readers<\/em>, Plot Perfect: How to Build Unforgettable Stories Scene by Scene<\/em>, and the acclaimed memoir Fixing Freddie<\/em>. The latest book in her Mercy Carr series, Home at Night<\/em>, was named Library Journal\u2019s<\/em> Mystery Pick of the Month. Her next book, The Night Woods, debuts in October 2024.<\/p> To learn more, visit: paulamunier.com<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t **SOLD OUT** <\/strong><\/span>The only real rule in writing is Keep the Reader Reading – but that means mastering the art of story questions, the science of narrative thrust, and the soul of character development.<\/p> This workshop will provide you with some tips, tricks, and techniques to help you do just that.<\/p> ABOUT PAULA MUNIER:<\/strong> Over her 20-plus years in the business, she\u2019s conceived, created, produced, and marketed exceptional content in all formats across all markets for such media giants as WGBH, Fidelity, Disney, Gannett, S&S, Quarto, Greenspun Media Group, among others.<\/p> Paula represents both fiction and nonfiction; her clients run the gamut from debut authors to New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling authors who\u2019ve won or been shortlisted for such honors as the Edgar, Thriller, Agatha, and Anthony awards as well as the Pushcart Prize, AWP, and PEN awards. Many of her clients\u2019 works have also been adapted for stage and screen.<\/p> Paula is the author of three popular books on writing: The Writer\u2019s Guide to Beginnings: How to Craft Story Openings That Sell<\/em>, Writing With Quiet Hands: How to Shape Your Writing to Resonate with Readers<\/em>, Plot Perfect: How to Build Unforgettable Stories Scene by Scene<\/em>, and the acclaimed memoir Fixing Freddie<\/em>. The latest book in her Mercy Carr series, Home at Night<\/em>, was named Library Journal\u2019s<\/em> Mystery Pick of the Month. Her next book, The Night Woods, debuts in October 2024.<\/p> To learn more, visit: paulamunier.com<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t This workshop focuses on the joys and challenges of independent publishing.<\/p> The firm publishes primarily nonfiction, illustrated titles, focused on history, memoir, cooking, nature, photography, guidebooks, and children\u2019s fiction and nonfiction.<\/p> The firm specializes in hardcover, and full color volumes. Audiobook production, video book trailers, author websites, and publicity packages are also offered.<\/p> Deidre received a M.Ed. in Business Administration from Antioch New England Graduate School in 1999, following 13 years of direct service to literacy programs; grant preparation, teaching, college instruction and project coordination. She worked closely with her father, Peter Randall, from 1998 to 2008, learning publishing from the ground up.<\/p> Deidre has consulted with and published over 300 authors, promoting more than 450 titles since 1998. She is an award-winning songwriter, and a poet who received nominations for Poet Laureate of Portsmouth in 2003 and 2007.<\/p> Deidre has been an avid reader and book lover for as long as she can remember. She is a mother of three wonderful children, and she is raising a small herd of Nigerian Dwarf milk goats in southern Maine.<\/p> To learn more, visit: perpublisher.com<\/a>.<\/p> ABOUT SARAH BAUHAN:<\/strong> After the death of Sarah\u2019s father, Bill, Sarah took over the reins in late 2009. In the meantime, she had led a life as a musician and as a graphic artist, while also designing her dad\u2019s books later in the game.<\/p> Fourteen years on, Bauhan Publishing has produced more than a 100 titles. Known for their elegant design, love of poetry, history, art, memoirs, and essays, Bauhan has amongst their authors, Howard Mansfield, Christian McEwen, Sy Montgomery, Paul Hertneky, and myriad poets from their very successful May Sarton New Hampshire Poetry Prize.<\/p> Sarah lives with her wife, Jane, in Hancock.<\/p> For more information, visit: bauhanpublishing.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTheme & Schedule<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
Creating Heart, Humor, and Hope in Timeless Storytelling<\/em><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
Keynote Speaker - Ernest Thompson<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u00c1ine grew up on a small farm in County Mayo, Ireland. In the mid-1980s, she emigrated to the U.S. where her work has been cited in Best American Essays<\/em>, and her second novel, Dance Lessons<\/em> was named a \u201cgreat group read\u201d by the Women\u2019s National Book Association. Her essay, Sanctuary<\/em> was nominated for a Pushcart Prize.<\/p>
Paula is the Senior Agent and Director of Storytelling for Talcott Notch Literary and the USA TODAY bestselling and award-winning author of the Mercy Carr mysteries.<\/p>
Paula is the Senior Agent and Director of Storytelling for Talcott Notch Literary and the USA TODAY bestselling and award-winning author of the Mercy Carr mysteries.<\/p>
ABOUT DEIDRE RANDALL:<\/strong>
Deidre is the CEO of Peter E. Randall Publisher, a 53-year-old, independent publisher located in Portsmouth, NH. Deidre provides project management and marketing consultation for all titles, including both print and ebook editions.<\/p>
Sarah grew up in a publishing company, literally. Her father bought the Richard R. Smith Company in 1959, and housed it in the family home, Noone House, in Peterborough, NH. Called after the house, it then became William L Bauhan, Inc., when the family moved to Dublin.<\/p>