Staying Sane in the Publishing World
$74.95
Purchase and enjoy the recordings of this empowering symposium for writers. We had eight (seven recorded) amazing, experienced, and wise writers who spoke about their own ways of working through the crazy, insane, soul-sucking publishing business, and also a panel of agents who weighed in.
Description
Topics:
- Keeping Creativity Alive! Margie Lawson
- Is your creativity on life support? Let Margie show you how to get it up off the couch and back into the mêlée, all the while keeping your sanity intact.
- Social Media that Works (Without Making You Crazy) Jenny Hansen
- Feeling overwhelmed by social media? You’re not alone. This workshop is designed just for authors who want to build an online presence without sacrificing their time, energy, or sanity. We’ll explore how to use social platforms intentionally — especially if you’re introverted or easily drained by posting and interacting online.
- Thriving & Finding your Sovereignty in the Publishing Jungle Holly Lasky
- If we are not actively in a crisis, we just got out of one or we’re about to be in one. This workshop offers practical techniques and understanding of why we do what we do, the way we do it. Learn how taking responsibility for yourself gives you sovereignty of your writing life and your personal life.
- Agent Panel
- Writers brought their questions!
- Protecting Your Schedule From Time Bandits RJ Redden
- In the wild world of publishing, time bandits lurk around every corner—sneaky emails, endless meetings, and those “quick” favors that devour your day. RJ Redden, the mastermind behind Black Belt Bots and a self-proclaimed Engagement Jedi, is here to help you reclaim your schedule. This isn’t your typical time management talk. RJ brings her signature flair—think capes, goggles, and a whole lot of sass—to deliver strategies that are as entertaining as they are effective. If you’re ready to stop the time heist and take control of your calendar, this session is your first line of defense.
- Taking Control of Your Career: Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Mindset for Creative Success Lisa Norman
- Are you ready to stop waiting for opportunities and start creating them? Whether you’re a novelist, screenwriter, journalist, or content creator, today’s creative world asks for more than just talent. In this 45-minute session, we’ll talk about how to take real ownership of your writing career by thinking like a creative entrepreneur.
- Industry Partners Decoded: How to Navigate, Communicate, and Collaborate Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Manuscript) LA Mitchell
- In a world where “industry professional” can mean a dozen different things, this practical and empowering presentation gives emerging authors a clear, sanity-saving roadmap.
- Why Don’t They Like Me? Dealing With Criticism Sarah “Sally” Hamer
- Sucks, doesn’t it? You turn in your story and someone, or many someones, takes a shot at it. Are you a bad writer/person? Or, it might just be as simple as “You can’t please everyone.” This talk helps us sort all that out and find a way to deal.
- Wrap Up with questions and comments Everybody
- This was an opportunity for everyone to discuss what they’d learned.
Agents
- Ritu Anand, D4EO Literary Agency
- Esty Loveing-Downes, Howland Literary
- Isabelle Rader, Codex Literary Agency
- Andie Smith, Creative Media Agency
- Andie Smith is an Associate Agent at Creative Media Agency and a member of the AALA. She has previously served as a writer and editor for several local newspapers and magazines in Central Florida and is the Founder of Sun & Spines Editorial, where she offers a variety of editing services for authors.
- Andie Smith is an Associate Agent at Creative Media Agency and a member of the AALA. She has previously served as a writer and editor for several local newspapers and magazines in Central Florida and is the Founder of Sun & Spines Editorial, where she offers a variety of editing services for authors.
Speakers
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Holly Lasky
Holly Lasky is founder of Aligned Optimum Vitality Coaching. Her mission is to partner with clients to release what’s not working, and recreate their lives.
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Lisa Norman
Lisa Norman’s passion has been writing since she could hold a pencil. While that is a cliché, she is unique in that her first novel was written on gum wrappers. As…
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Michelle Johnson
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Ossandra White
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RJ Redden
If your audience engagement feels like you’ve been screaming into a black hole, then I’m your digital fairy godmother. My wand wields AI, chatbots, and augmented reality to create engagement so…
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Sarah (Sally) Hamer
Sally Hamer, B. S., MLA, is passionate about teaching people both to write their stories and to take care of themselves. A writing instructor at LSU in Shreveport, Louisiana and for…
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Susan Watts
Susan Watts, who writes under the name Michelle Allums, has been writing stories since she can remember. Her favorite thing as a child was to open a blank notebook and begin…
5 reviews for Staying Sane in the Publishing World
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Loved this symposium! Great speakers, an agent panel, thoughtful information, wonderful conversations. The venue was so much better than Zoom, with rooms that looked like the “old” way, in-person writing conferences: a stage and seating, breakout rooms where we could talk in a small group or person-to-person, and even a green room to prepare for agent appointments. It felt real and personable, instead of the sterile Zoom classes. When’s the next one?
This is a great platform for conferences/symposiums/gatherings because if feels akin to being in person. I also liked having opportunities to casually chat with other participants and the speakers in between sessions and at the end of the day—the extra meeting rooms are nice as is the bookstore! The bookstore allows people to go check out a bunch of material without having to download it which is nice. The symposium felt intimate, and questions were encouraged. There were some dynamic speakers, and I walked away with some food for thought. Having some slots open to pitch to agents was nice and it was low stress.
Overall, this was a great group of people in a cozy setting with good conversations.
The GoBrunch platform is much better than Zoom. Agent segment was tops for
me and I wish I could have watched it from the start. I’ll rewatch it on the recordings.
Thank you for these talks! They are amazing! Really enjoyed this informative symposium.
This was a terrific symposium for me. While I’ve been a writer for many years, I phase in and out of the industry, depending on my job status. Now, as I plan to transition to full-time writing in the next 6 months, this was a great re-launch. I was able to connect with fellow writers, build resources, and figure out next steps. The quality of the platform, speakers, symposium organization, and materials was top notch!
Loved the handouts. Loved the resources. Loved the agent panel, Q & A, and the opportunity to pitch! Boy did I learn from that. Esty was intense, a little scary, and very engaged. I definitely came away with information and next steps.
Everyone was kind and supportive to me. Lots of experience in the room!
A fantastic group of professionals. Some spoke more directly to my current needs more than others, but all gave me ideas and tools for my toolbox. All were prepared and knew of what they spoke. It was exciting.
Loved the GoBrunch venue! The bookstore and meeting spaces and conference structure were all excellent. I love remote and this made it fun.
I’m not sure how that symposium could be topped. Loved the span of topics and styles.