Literary agents from New York and San Francisco agencies will talk about acquiring an agent and the publishing process. Randy Summerlin, who owns an independent book production company, will show how to write a winning book proposal. Jack Heffron, senior editor for Writer's Digest Books and Story Press, will discuss current publishing trends and options. Exploring the Secret Life of Flowers, and Kathy Eldon, documentary and feature filmmaker, will also share their expertise. Saturday's open readings include Emma Bull, a science fiction and fantasy writer, and David Ray, author of 15 books of poetry.
Registration is possible at the door.
Friday through Sunday, the conference takes place at the Pima West Campus Center for the Arts. Antigone Books will be doing the honors. The store is also donating a portion of the proceeds to help defray the cost of the conference. Another of Tucson's independents, Reader's Oasis, provided funding for two scholarships. Tender Mercies - Horton Foote's '1918' steps deftly from tragedy to redemption.