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Algonkian Writers Conference Reviews - New York Pitch Conference Reviews
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NEW YORK PITCH CONFERENCE REVIEWS
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ALGONKIAN WRITERS CONFERENCE EVENTS,
REVIEWS, WORKSHOPS, RETREATS
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Commercial publishing is about desiring to write what New York desires to publish.
Everything else is self-publishing.
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An Intensive Novel Workshop and Retreat in 2017
"There is no better novel workshop than this one." - Author Wendy Eckel
The Algonkian Park Retreat and Novel Workshop
Algonkian Writer Conferences host the most successful and pragmatic events for writers and authors who desire to break into major commercial markets. If you are skeptical, stop by our New York Pitch Conference website and review the contracts and commentary. If you remain skeptical afterwards, please go somewhere else. There are plenty of standardized conference events out there just waiting to take your money.
Our goal is to realistically increase your odds of becoming a published commercial author by showing you how to inhabit that upper percentile of writers who will have their work taken seriously by professionals in the business. We don't believe good writers are born. We believe they are made by virtue of their tenacity and ability to learn and grow.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?
At Algonkian events, the critical advice you receive regarding market positioning, story premise and plot, character arc and evolution, competitive narrative voice, and all else, is provided by professionals only. Unlike most writer workshops and all MFA programs, we do not subject writers to amateur peer critique.
You also receive comprehensive pre-event assignments and readings as well as access to a story-building online assignment forum; and at the conclusion, we brainstorm publication plans for all our writers. And btw, no one pitches a pro without having learned and practiced the art of the pitch beforehand. See our "Frequently Asked Questions" page on our Algonkian Writer Conferences website for more information on what makes us unique.
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Algonkian Writers Conferences - Reviews and Interviews
Agents, Authors, and Dedicated Algonkian Alum talk about their experience
with Algonkian writers conferences and events. Reviews and interviews, mails and forum talk.
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Website
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www.algonkianconferences.com
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Year Established
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2002
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Program Description
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Pre-event assignments, daily workshops, homework & pitch training, agent/editor feedback, market study, publication plan. All genres at Algonkian Writer Conferences, and the New York Pitch Conference.
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Upcoming Events
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Algonkian Writer Retreat and Novel Workshop
Sep 13
- 17, 2017
Venue: Algonkian Park Cottages,
47001 Fairway Drive,
Sterling
VA
(Map/Directions)
New York Pitch Conference
Sep 21
- 24, 2017
Venue: Ripley Greer Studios,
520 8th Avenue,
New York
NY
(Map/Directions)
Monterey Writer Retreat
Nov 1 2017
Venue: Pacific Grove Suites and Coffee Shops,
1100 Lighthouse Avenue,
Pacific Grove
CA
(Map/Directions)
New Worlds, New Voices SFF Novel Workshop
Nov 8
- 12, 2017
Venue: Harbor House Inn,
1095 Main Street,
Morro Bay
CA
(Map/Directions)
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Number of Programs/Year
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10-12
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Program Length
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3-5 days
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Group Size or S:T Ratio
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15-60 per event / 1/15 ratio
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Program Focus
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Publishing, Fiction, Humor, Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Poetry, Young Adult, Autobiography/Memoir, Non-fiction, Children's
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Faculty
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Authors, agents, editors, including Brendan Deneen, Robert Olen Butler, Kimberley Cameron, Lyssa Keusch, Robert Bausch, Michael Neff, Tina Wexler, Jackie Cantor, Susan Breen, Caitlin Alexander, Michael Braff, Paula Munier and more.
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Costs
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$595-$2850 with some including lodging, meals, materials.
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U.S. Locations
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San Diego & San Francisco, California
New York, New York
Algonkian Park & Richmond, Virginia
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Months
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Year round
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Sponsor's Calendar Link
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www.algonkianconferences.com/
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Sponsor's Facebook Page
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www.facebook.com/AlgonkianWriterConferences
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Contact
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Michael Neff
Director/Chief Editor
Algonkian Writer Conferences/New York Pitch Conference
2020 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, #443
Washington, DC 20006
United States
Phone: 1-800-250-8290
E-Mail:
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