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SUMMARY:35th Flathead River Writers Conference Oct 3-5
DESCRIPTION:The annual conference begins on October 3rd with a 4.5 hour add-on workshop with Debbie Burke. She is an award-winning author who recently launched the book, \"The Villain’s Journey – How to Create Villains Readers Love to Hate.\"  Villains are antagonists but antagonists are not necessarily villains. Antagonists play an important role in all stories, fiction and nonfiction.\n
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This workshop isn’t just for mystery and thriller writers. For nonfiction, antagonists can be a problem to solve, a crisis, a natural disaster, or social issue. For memoirists, antagonists are challenges that authors must face and overcome in their lives. Each registrant will receive a copy of Burke\'s book.\n
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October 4th - 5th will be the traditional conference format with a line-up of workshops that cover self-editing, writing a graphic novel, memoir writing, the publishing process, poetry, the role of an agent, the writing journey, writing a blurb and a query, choosing traditional or indie publishing, and culturally-responsive fiction. See the full schedule at https://www.authorsoftheflathead.org/conference-schedule/.\n
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The Authors of the Flathead are excited to have their conference highlighted by Author and Keynote Speaker Shelley Read. Attendees will be able to schedule a pitch session with the agents and editors, Agent Abby Saul, the founder of The Lark Group, Editor and Publisher Cindy Spiegel the CEO of the independent publisher Spiegel & Grau, and Agent Julie Stevenson,  a literary agent with Massie, McQuilkin & Altman Literary Agents in New York. \n
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Rates:\n
Special 4.5-hour workshop Friday – $140\n
Full Sat./Sunday Conference – $225\n
Single Day – $125\n
Agent Pitch Sessions (12 minutes) – $35\n
Student – $75 (some scholarships available on request)\n
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Financial assistance maybe be available for those in need – send request to aotfboard@gmail.com.\n
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A writers conference is crucial for writers at all stages of the journey. It\'s your opportunity to meet the authors and agents, who are the gatekeepers of the industry, published authors to inspire your journey, and writers who could potentially become your critique partners. If your ambition is to become a published author, register today!\n

LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn 1840 U.S. 93 South Kalispell, MT 55901
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