"Never before have I met such a fantastic, currently relevant and easy-to-talk-to group of movers and shakers" - Lou, Class of 2012
Have your manuscript critiqued by the publisher who publishes Mercedes Lackey, Joe Haldeman and Harry Turtledove amongst many others (Toni Weisskopf).
Learn about contracts from the agent who negotiates on behalf of Lois McMaster Bujold, Catherine Asaro and the estate of Robert A. Heinlein (Eleanor Wood).
And learn all the inside tricks by some of the best and most experienced writers in the genre today, including:
Mike Resnick, who has won more awards than anyone else (living or dead) in SF short fiction.
"I strongly recommend the planned workshop next year to anyone who’s a serious aspiring writer." - From a student blog at http://www.frankmorin.org/2012/12/sail-to-success-writing-workshop/
Kevin J. Anderson with over 50 bestsellers and over 23 million copies of books in print. One of the most popular SF writers today.
Nancy Kress, multiple award winning author of the ground breaking ‘Beggars in Spain’ (Hugo/Nebula).
Eric Flint who created one of the most popular shared universes in the SF world (the 1632 universe) and who will give invaluable insights into how to write for this inclusive universe.
And as if this wasn't enough…you get to do all this while on a cruise ship visiting the Bahamas in a classroom limited to only 22 students.
"Participants and instructors all had positive things to say about the experience in the evaluations." - From an article on the workshop published in the January 2013 issue of Locus Magazine.
Writing workshop and seminars aboard a cruise ship. World class faculty includes New York Times bestselling authors, publishers and a top New York literary agent. Includes class discussion, manuscript and query letter critiques, Q & A, networking.
Upcoming Event
Sail to Success Cruise
Dec 2
- 6, 2013
Venue: on board a luxury cruise liner,
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Bahamas
Number of Programs/Year
2
Program Length
4 Days
Group Size or S:T Ratio
20:1 (Maximum)
Program Focus
Fiction, Publishing, Science Fiction/Fantasy
Faculty
Kevin J. Anderson (50+ bestsellers), Mike Resnick (most awards ever, SF short fiction), Eric Flint (1632 universe) Nancy Kress (Hugo, Nebula winning Beggars in Spain), Jack Skillingstead, Toni Weisskopf (Head, Baen Books), Eleanor Wood (Spectrum Lit Ag).
Costs
As of 1/1/2013, starting at $1,395, ALL INCLUSIVE. Includes everything needed for Workshop, meals, private stateroom, cruise to the Bahamas, on-board entertainment, extensive networking opportunities. Embarks from Miami, FL
Global Locations
Bahamas
Months
December
Contact
Shahid Mahmud
Publisher Arc Manor
P.O. Box 10339
Rockville, MD 20849
United States
Phone: 240-645-2214
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