August 7 & 8, 2008 • Radisson Martinique Hotel • New York City
"The conference was wonderful. Honestly, I don't know how Backspace hasn't been mobbed. It's amazing to see so many professionals generously giving of their time. All I can say is thanks." - 2006 seminar attendee
Keynote Speakers: Mark Tavani, Senior Editor, Random House; Lee Child, NYTimes bestselling author
Literary Agents: Richard Curtis, Simon Lipskar, Jeff Kleinman, Emmanuelle Alspaugh, Paige Wheeler, Laney Katz Becker, Jenny Bent, Maya Rock
Authors: M.J. Rose, Harry Hunsicker, Jason Pinter, Jackie Kessler, Heather Brewer, Gail Konop Baker, Laurel Corona, Lisa McMann, Jenny Gardiner, Danielle Younge-Ullman, Claudia Gray, Marlys Pearson, Jessica Keener
Editors and Other Publishing Professionals: Bella Stander, Jerry Gross, Hilary Rubin Teeman (editor, St. Martin's)
The conference program is a work in progress. Highlights include a conversation with Simon Lipskar and Mark Tavani on agents and editors working together, a marketing discussion by M.J. Rose, a workshop from independent editor Jerry Gross on finding and working with a reputable book doctor, publicity advice from Bella Stander, agent and editor panel discussions, a panel on the young adult market, another on short stories, and more.
Christopher Graham
Administrator Backspace Writers Conference/Backspace Organization
P.O. Box 454
Washington, MI 48094
United States
Phone: 732-267-6449
Fax: 586-532-9652
E-Mail:
Karen Dionne: karendionne@bksp.org
