9:00am- 9:10- Opening Remarks- Expectations for the Day-  Michele McAvoy

9:10 - 10:00- "Luscious Layers in Picture Books"- Valerie Bolling 

10:00 - 10:50- "Writing Strong Neuro-Diverse Characters in Middle-Grade"- Sally Pla

11:00- 11:50- "Querying Do's and Don'ts + What are Foreign Rights Really" - Gaby Cabezut 

12:00- 12:50- Lunch- Join us for First Pages Critique with Lynn Marie. All are welcome to join & listen. (Critiques are an additional fee.)

1:00- 1:50- "How to Wow Your Readers: Getting to the Heart of Your Non-Fiction Story."- Selene Castrovilla

2:00- 2:50 - "Marketing for Maximum Reach: Pre- & Post-Release" Brittany Pomales & Tina Shephardson

3:00- 3:50- "Writing Strong Female Characters in Young Adult"- I.S. Belle 

4:00-5pm-  Keynote Wrap Up! -"Get that Devil Off Your Shoulder- Conquering Imposter Syndrome." - Michele McAvoy


All times are Eastern Standard Time.
All presentations will be recorded for viewing through October 31, 2024. 
The presentation order and presentation titles are subject to change.