Meet Jonathan Maberry, instructor for our all-day nonfiction
writing intensive to be held the Thursday prior to the conference.
Since the minute I agreed to coordinate the 2010
conference, I knew I wanted Jonathan to lead this session. Not only has he been
a popular presenter of one-hour classes at our past two conferences, but as a
writer, Jonathan has a wealth of experience to draw upon. His passion for
writing and his drive to make it work for him — really work for him — is obvious, and he’s more than willing to
share all of that with all of us.
Jonathan has structured this class to give
nonfiction writers an up-close and personal look at the world of nonfiction
writing. Check out the bookstore shelves today, and you’ll find ideas for
nonfic books everywhere: food, travel, hobbies, pop culture… Just bring a great
idea for a nonfiction book to this class, and Jonathan will help you shape it
into a proposal. You’ll get expert advice on outlines, platforms, marketing,
and writing for a nonfiction audience.
To ensure direct feedback on writers’ works, the
class will be kept to no more than 15 writers. All types of nonfiction writers
are encouraged to apply.
Read more about the specifics below. If you still
have questions, please contact me (
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or 717-350-4669).
—Ayleen Stellhorn, 2010 Conference Coordinator
NONFICTION WRITING WITH JONATHAN MABERRY
Who: Fifteen nonfiction writers who have a solid idea for a
nonfiction book and want additional direction in nonfiction writing.
What: An intensive interactive, full-day workshop on nonfiction
writing with multi-published, award-winning author Jonathan Maberry, focusing
on
• understanding the
nonfiction submission process,
• structuring an
outline,
• defining the
competition and target audience,
• building your platform,
• putting together a
proposal package,
• writing style,
• preparing to
market your book, and
• other fine points
of nonfiction writing.
When: Thursday,
May 13, 2010, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
How to apply: Send a brief outline of your book idea plus a one-page
summary stating why you are the expert for this book and why this book is
needed along with the registration coupon located here to the address below
between January 11 and February 11. The instructor will choose fifteen writers
to participate. The workshop fee ($125
for members; $150 for nonmembers) includes lunch and must be paid upon
acceptance into the class.
Bio: Jonathan Maberry is a multiple Bram Stoker Award-winning author and Marvel Comics writer. His novels include THE DRAGON FACTORY, THE WOLFMAN and PATIENT ZERO. He is also the author of over two dozen nonfiction books on subjects including martial arts, folklore, safety awareness, pop culture, the occult and paranormal. He has also sold more than 1200 feature articles and 3000 columns, plays, greeting cards, and more. Visit his publishing industry blog at www.jonathanmaberry.com
Submission instructions
Mail: Ayleen Stellhorn, PW conference coordinator,
333 W. Myrtle St., Littlestown, PA 17340; include contact information, outline,
and one-page letter.
E-mail:
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; include information
from registration coupon in e-mail, attach outline and one-page letter as an MS
Word or pdf file, put PW NONFICTION CLASS in the subject line.
Materials will be forwarded to the instructor.
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