Write to Publish 2012
Step into Genre
April 28th, 2012
Portland State University
Smith Memorial Student Union Building, Second Floor
1825 SW Broadway, Portland OR 97201
Write to Publish is unlike any writing conference you’ve previously attended. Instead of focusing on the craft of writing, we explore the process of getting published. Throughout the day we will host twelve workshops highlighting the basics of publishing with relation to our conference theme: Step into Genre. Workshops are 50 minutes long and cost $35 each. Discounts are available for students and for those attending four workshops (a full day pass also gets you free entry into the author stage).
The author stage will host a variety of authors who will speak about their own experiences in publishing. Entrance is $10 (or free with a full day workshop pass). These presentations are intended as an “industry mingle” rather than a series of readings. The authors will focus on the ups and downs, challenges, and triumphs they experienced in their careers. Local vendors from the publishing industry will also be present, sharing their knowledge and services with conference-goers.
A full schedule and description of workshops, as well as how to buy tickets, can be found here. Tickets may also be purchased on the day of the conference; however, advance purchase is encouraged, as there are limited seats available for each workshop. Doors open at 9:00 am. For the list of workshops, click here. For the schedule of authors speaking, click here.
We selected our 2012 theme—Step into Genre—with the realities of the publishing industry in mind. While the focus of many graduate writing programs is literary fiction, we recognize that much of the publishing world is focused on genre, whether it is young adult paranormal romance, hard science fiction, or serial killer mysteries. By hosting authors in a wide range of genres and offering workshops focusing on different topics related to genre, we hope to offer insight into the publishing world through a lens that is often underrepresented.
Write to Publish is about empowering you as a writer so that you are one step closer to getting published. Get ready to spend a day having your questions answered and seeing how you, too, can become a published author.
For directions to the Smith Memorial Student Union Building at Portland State University, please click here. Please direct any questions to events@ooliganpress.pdx.edu. We look forward to seeing you!