MYSTERY WRITING INTENSIVE: Sisters in Crime Workshop

Join Sisters in Crime NorCal for a MYSTERY WRITING INTENSIVE

October 6: 9-5   Daly City, CA

Members of SistersinCrime NorCal and MWANorCAl: $75; Non-Members: $95

Learn More Here

SLEUTHFEST 2018

SleuthFest 2018 Writers Conference: March 1-4, 2018, Boca Raton, Florida, hosted by Mystery Writers of America’s Florida Chapter.

SleuthFest is an intensive four-day conference featuring writing workshops, social events, and pitch sessions. SleuthFest includes four tracks of workshops, presentations, and panels on the craft of writing, business, traditional and self-publishing, marketing, and forensics. In addition, top literary agents and editors will be available to hear pitches from aspiring writers, offer troubleshooting sessions, and manuscript critiques.

SleuthFest also features the annual Freddie Awards for Writing Excellence and the SleuthFest Author Auction, where attendees can bid on such once-in-a-lifetime experiences as one-on-one sessions, critiques, and character naming opportunities featuring the conference’s guests of honor, agents, and editors.

SleuthFest 2018 features an incredible line-up of guests and events: Keynote Speaker Andrew Gross, New York Times bestselling author of The Blue Zone, The Dark Tide, and WWII novels, The One Man and The Saboteur, will present “History as a Thriller Backdrop”, a presentation about how to best use which elements of history to immerse the reader in the story and his Keynote talk, 'Career Transitions-Meeting the Challenge of Change.” Renowned forensic psychologist Katherine Ramsland, Ph.D., will lead a workshop on 'Integrating Forensic Research Into Fiction'; a presentation on 'Talking to Serial Killers’, and an additional presentation, 'A Discussion and Demonstration of Hypnosis - How to Use Hypnosis As A Tool For Your Sleuth', with certified hypnotist, Glenn Miller.

Additionally, SleuthFest 2018 features an outstanding lineup of Award-Winning Guest Authors delivering not-be-missed presentations: including: Hallie Ephron: 'The Grand Finale - Writing the Final Climax' and 'You're Giving Me the Creeps - Getting the Right Amount of Creep Factor'; Hank Phillippi Ryan: 'Write a Mystery or Thriller in an Hour' and 'Starting With Wow - The Crucial First Chapter'; Kristy Montee (PJ Parrish): 'Let Them Breathe - How to Pace Your Novel' and 'Villainous Thoughts - Getting Into the Head of Your Antagonist'; and James R. Benn: 'Show Me - Learn About Show Vs. Tell' and 'Stranger in a Strange Land - How to Write the Unfamiliar.'

SleuthFest affords writers a unique opportunity to connect with industry insiders, writers, and publishing professionals.

To Register: www.sleuthfest.com. Space is limited. SleuthFest conference attendees who book a hotel room at the Embassy Suites, Boca Raton, before January 28, 2018 will receive a discounted group hotel rate of $185/night plus tax.

For more information please contact SleuthFest 2018 Co-Chairs Victoria Landis victoria@landisdesignresource.com 561-716-3481 or Michael Joy author.mljoy@hotmail.com.

Crimelandia News: Left Coast Crime, March 12-15, 2015

LEFT COAST CRIME: Crimelandia, March 12-15. Portland, OR.

Noir, cozy, thriller, historical, graphic novels, and more… Left Coast Crime, a fan convention, will encompass programming and events to meet a wide variety of reading tastes. Festivities open Thursday afternoon, March 12, 2015, and continue through noon on Sunday, March 15, 2015. Guests of Honor: Chelsea Cain and Tim Hallinan. Toastmaster: Gar Haywood.

Don’t Forget to Register for Crimelandia! 

Crimelandia registration fee is $175 through December 31, 2014, and then will increase to $195. The registration fee includes the Welcome Reception, two Breakfasts, the Awards Banquet, and access to all panels and programming.

Not sure if you have registered yet? Check the Crimelandia Attendee list.
Register here.


CRIMELANDIA NEWS:

Although Left Coast Crime is a Fan Convention, there will be authors, writers and pre-published writers in attendance. Come early and register for LCC's Writing Workshop.


Left Coast Crime 2015 just announced a day of instruction on writing mystery/suspense/thrillers. April Henry and Bob Dugoni will share their bestselling craft wisdom. Whether you’re a published or aspiring novelist, you won’t want to miss out on the chance to learn from two of the best.

When: Wednesday, March 11, 2015, from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: Doubletree by Hilton Portland, the location of LCC 2015
Price: $70 for LCC registrants, $120 for non-LCC registrants
Register for the workshop

Writing Workshop Schedule

Turn up the Tension and Plot Your Way to Success: 9:00 AM – noon
Instructor: April Henry
Mysteries and thrillers are all about plot, and this workshop is all about providing tips for writing books readers can’t put down. April will share the techniques she uses to write her award-winning novels, including tips for getting your story started, growing your plot, and adding subplots. In addition, you will learn the key ingredient you only want in a book (and not in real life), traps you should avoid, how to fix stories that have stalled, and 47 ways to turn up the tension.

Playing God: Creating Memorable Characters: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Instructor: Robert Dugoni
What is it about certain books that when we finish the final page the characters stay with us for days? What is it about these characters that makes them so memorable? Using examples from his own books and from other writers, Bob will teach techniques to make your characters well-rounded individuals who will keep readers wondering about them long after they have finished reading your novel.

See you at Crimelandia!

Left Coast Crime, March 20-23, 2014: Monterey, CA

Left Coast Crime, March 20-23, 2014: Portola Hotel, Monterey, CA
Register Now. 

Register now and be entered into a contest for a copy of International Guest of Honor Louise Penny's latest mystery How the Light Gets In (winner will be chosen from randomly generated number)

Come early. Stay late! Sea and Sand...Calamari Crime.
Innovative Programming in Noir, Thriller, Historical, Cozy, and just about everything Mystery! Champagne Awards Luncheon, Opening Reception and special events!

US Guest of Honor: Cara Black International Guest of Honor: Louise Penny
Toastmaster: Brad Parks
Fan guest of Honor: Sue Trowbridge
G is for Guest: Sue Grafton
Lifetime Achievement: Marcia Muller & Bill Pronzini

Left Coast Crime 2014. Register Now.
Visit the website for a preview of the fun.

HOTEL & TRAVEL

PROGRAM Special Program Notes: Thursday, March 20: Sue Grafton. Friday-Saturday, March 21-22: Cara Black and Louise Penny interviews. Sunday, March 23: Marcia Muller & Bill Pronzini Interviews. Sun, March 23: Awards Luncheon, 11:30 am-1:30 pm.
Panels and programming planning now. Chance to be on a panel best if you register soon.

WRITING WORKSHOP: Led by Jan Burke & Jerrilyn Farmer. Workshop Wednesday, March 19, 2014, from 9:30 AM – 4:45 PM, at the Portola Hotel & Spa, location of LCC 2014. Registration is limited, sign up soon!
Cost: $75 for LCC registrants, $125 for non-LCC registrants. 

SIDE TRIPS: Whale Watching, Wine Tasting, Big Sur, Steinbeck Museum and more! Sign up now!

Register and make your hotel reservations for Left Coast Crime 2014. Rooms at the Portola Hotel & Spa are going quickly. Only registered attendees receive the discounted hotel rate.

Registration includes Welcome Reception, two Breakfasts, Awards Luncheon... and programming, of course! 

CALAMARI CRIME STORE

REGISTERED ATTENDEES