Word Weavers International– Aurora Chapter will be host to Serious Writer Chicago Tour for Writers Boot Camp. Bestselling author of 90 books, Michelle Medlock Adams, and literary agent, Cyle Young, will lead a one-day writers’ workshop from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 at Hampton Inn & Suites, 2423 Bushwood Drive, Aurora. They will cover some of the top marketing and writing tips that have led to their successes in the publishing industry today.
The night prior to the event, Word Weavers will be host to a meet and greet session from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday where writers can chance to build their industry contacts.
During the event, Adams will have workshops with topics such as how to make money with freelancing and how to break into children’s writing and stay there. Adams started her career as a freelance writer and has taught many writers how to successfully double their freelance income, while working at home in their pajamas. As a bestselling, award-winning children’s author, her expertise is one of the top in the Nation for the children’s market.
The individual ticket prices will be $99. Buddy passes cost $69 each.
Student tickets and group rates are available, for details contact support@seriouswriter.com.
For more information about the event, visit the conference website www.seriouswriter.com/chicago.
— Charles Huff