Thoughts On A Symposium
After Chuck & Harry visited us here
Join Va Writer’s Club, the task, so clear
Then a symposium, Ink & Inspiration, the theme
A visit to my sister’s fit into my scheme
August 2nd, the weather, a delight
No heat or humidity, a rare summer sight
We gathered and chatted, snacks did abound
What sessions to attend, on the 4 rounds
My first choice, a scratch, sickness, so sad
Fill-in, Ken Conklin, DIY publishing, not bad
Eye opening issues when the writing is done
HELP!!
Make getting a book on a shelf less burdensome
Lots of issues, so much to do
Lots of ideas, he talked us through
Next, down the hall, to Emily Babbit’s session
A handout, fill-in-the-blanks! in our possession
Own Your Audience: Email Marketing
Who knew..
Email still best contact and selling thing
Be honest & clear, short with just 1 idea
Use subjectline.com to help with your steer
LUNCH
Tasty wrap, chips, fruit & cookies, too
Outside, so lovely, we chatted on through
Best seller Diane Fanning: Keynote speaker
Into crime genre, out, you should seek her
Outside to warm up, found amazing rock seats
Concave & convex were two halves to meet
Then, was Leslie Truex, AKA; Jenna Harte
Marketing 101, know your reader: the place to start
What do you offer, is there more?
Keep ‘em involved with what you’ve got in store
Then Jennifer Artley: great openings & hooks
How to grab readers on their first looks
A bold line or a question or establish a place
Start in the middle, will wanna catch up to your pace
Introduce quirky character, establish the need
Great openings make your work; a gotta read!
Glad I joined the Club and to the symposium went
Bang for the buck, time & money well spent!!
Randolph/Macon Rocks
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