SPRING BREAK FOR WRITERS ~ CONFERENCE

The Sisters in Crime Grand Canyon Writers Chapter Announces

SPRING BREAK FOR WRITERS:
Creating a Career of Success as an Author!

April 26 – April 28, 2024
At the Scottsdale Marriott Old Town in Scottsdale, Arizona

FEATURING AWARD-WINNING, BESTSELLING GUEST SPEAKERS:

A Cutting Edge Event!

• Do YOU want a successful, long-term career as an author?
• Do you know which steps to take to achieve that success—and some of the pitfalls to avoid?
• Do you want thousands of readers to know your name and consistently buy your books?
• Does your current readership base continue to grow and allow you to work full-time as an author—and attain your goals, while supporting the lifestyle you want?
• Do you want to “break out of the pack” of aspiring, or entry-level, or mid-level authors to achieve your aspirations?
• Whether you are traditionally published, independently published or both, there are key components to developing a long-term career of success!   

Whether you just started your first book, have published one, or published many, this conference will give you insight and step-by-step answers that all authors need in today’s publishing world!

What Should You Know About This Conference?

Topics Will Include:

• Why is a written plan for success critical for any writer in today’s marketplace who wants a great career as a published author?
• Where do you start—even if you have no previous experience planning a productive and profitable career?
• How do you create a plan for success that fits your specific goals and experience level, and will help you reach your goals?
• When should authors promote their own books?
• What is the simplest way to attract readers?
• How do you move to the next level as an author, if you have not yet achieved the success you hoped you would?
• Who is your writing community? How do you develop it and why is a writing community vital to all authors?
• How can social media increase your readership, with a few simple steps? 

Important Conference Details:

• This is a hands-on workshop.
• The bestselling, award-winning authors and industry experts will share invaluable tips, proven strategies, and the step-by-step approaches they used to build their own careers—to help you advance yours!   
• Then, the speakers will offer guidance and answer questions, as you work on your own written, author plan for success.
• At the end of the conference, with the help of industry professionals, you will leave with a basic, written, easy-to-follow,  step-by-step, author business plan for success, tailored to your individual goals.

**Due to the WORKSHOP STYLE and INDIVIDUAL, HANDS-ON NATURE of this CONFERENCE,
it will NOT BE BROADCAST on ZOOM.**

Chapter siblings are offered a one-time, significant Happy Holidays discount in addition to the ability to register for this groundbreaking conference before the normal registration period begins on January 6, 2024!

The normal conference fee is $165.00.  For chapter members only, during the Happy Holidays discount period, the conference registration fee is only $115.00!  That is a $50.00 savings!

At 11:59 PM on December 20^th, the Happy Holidays discount registration period for chapter members ends. Registrations for the “SPRING BREAK FOR WRITERS” Conference will then re-open on January 6, 2024, for our chapter members, other Sisters in Crime chapters, and the public at large.

Due to limited seating at the hotel, the MAXIMUM room capacity is 55 seats for this conference.

Sisters in Crime Grand Canyon Writers Chapter Members Register HERE.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

*The specific locations of these two events are near the hotel. Location details will be furnished via separate email, prior to the conference.

Don’t Miss SPRING BREAK FOR WRITERS: Creating a Career of Success as an Author!
Seating is very limited!
Maximum Capacity is 55 Attendees.

**DUE TO THE WORKSHOP STYLE and INDIVIDUAL, HANDS-ON NATURE of this CONFERENCE,
it will NOT BE BROADCAST on ZOOM.**

FOR MEMBERS ONLY: Happy Holidays Discount from November 30 – December 20, 2023.
Registration for all others will begin January 6, 2024.

Cancellations received by February 29, 2024, are entitled to a registration fee refund less a $25 processing fee; starting March 1, 2024, there is no refund.

Sisters in Crime Grand Canyon Writers Chapter Members Register HERE.

LOCATION:
The Scottsdale Marriott Old Town
7325 E. 3rd Avenue 
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
 (480) 945-1550
More Information About Hotel

DATES: 

Friday, April 26, 2023                     Welcome Reception and Introduction             

Saturday, April 27, 2023                 Conference  Check In                      

                                                      Conference Sessions                                         

Sunday, April 28, 2023                   No-Host Breakfast & Open Discussion