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Upcoming Workshops
Leveraging AI as a Superpower for Writing and Publishing.
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Leveraging AI as a Superpower for Writing and Publishing.
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Meet the Press: Honing Your Interview Skills
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Meeting the press can be intimidating for writers, but learning interview basics will help them best position their work in the media landscape. Learn tools to remain focused, manage the direction of an interview, and confidently meet the press with NMBA Vice President Anna Sochocky
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Artificial Intelligence and the Creative Writer
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Artificial Intelligence is no longer confined to science fiction; it's a real-world tool for creative writers. In the AI and Creative Writers workshop, we'll dive deep into the world of generative AI, focusing on ChatGPT. This immersive experience aims to demystify AI, providing insights into how it works and how you can harness its potential for creative writing.
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What do Editors Look for in a Manuscript?
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What does a publisher look for when deciding if a manuscript will have a sufficient readership to make a book profitable in the marketplace? Is it unique, or does it duplicate other titles in the marketplace? Is it of professional quality, or can good editing raise it to that level?
The right editor can help your book, from reader-friendly organization to a discerning eye on plot structure to polishing your words. Hence, they can convey your ideas most effectively—and the countless steps in between. |
The Changing Landscape of the Publishing World
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The Changing Landscape of the Publishing World.
Jared Kuritz, the Managing Director of Mimbres Press at Western New Mexico University, will talk about the changing landscape of the publishing industry for writers. For over twenty years, Kurtz has worked with domestic and international authors and publishers on literary and publishing development, business modeling, and public relations and marketing. With a publishing industry that is more accessible than ever, the lines between author, publisher, editor, agent, and publicist have blurred. |
The Shortest Way to a Short Story
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The Shortest Way to a Short Story
Are you a seasoned writer looking to hone your skills or a beginner eager to explore the world of short fiction? The Shortest Way to a Short Story workshop provides the essential tools and techniques to write compelling and effective stories. |
Everything You Need to Know about (Book) Publicity
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Everything You Need to Know about (Book) Publicity
Congratulations! You've got your book written and published; truly a massive accomplishment. Now what? Although you feel like you've done your part, the question remains, how and where do I find my readers? Do I undertake the task alone? Do I hire someone to help get the word out? What works, and what is a waste of time (and $$)? |
Self-Publishing Journey
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“My Self-Publishing Journey”
Attention all aspiring authors! Attention all aspiring authors! Have you ever wanted to publish your own book? It’s now easier than ever for independent authors to self-publish. But you might wonder how to actually get started. How to find an editor, a cover artist or even to get the word out about your book? |
BOOK PROPOSALS
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Nonfiction Book Proposal Workshop
Unlike novels, nonfiction books are offered to publishers in the form of a book proposal before the manuscript is completed. (Memoirs are also offered with a book proposal, but after the manuscript is completed.) Agents and publishers use the book proposal to decide whether to take on the project. Writing the proposal is at least as valuable to the author, as it facilitates planning a well-conceived, marketable book. |
BOOK EDITING 101
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Learn everything you need to know about editing and the different types of editing available to you when writing a book.
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that an author in possession of a good manuscript, must be in want of an editor. And it's hard to deny that a good editorial relationship can take a book from good to great, from hot mess to hot property. (Perkins and Wolfe, anyone?) |
AWARD WINNING BOOK COVER DESIGN
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Award Wining Cover Design
Felicia Cedillos, senior book designer at University of New Mexico Press, will present on the cover design process and how important it is to the overall success of the book. This workshop will go over font and color choices, image type, audience relatability, and how the cover design should relate to the interior design. |
HOW TO SNARE AND CARE FOR A LITERARY AGENT
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Workshop Description
You have finally finished writing a book and are ready to get it in front of publishers. So now it’s time to join the hunt for an agent who will guide you through the submission process and into the negotiation arena that will hopefully result in a contract and publication. Liz will the discuss the specific steps to snaring not just any agent, but the right agent for you and your work. She will also provide tips on staying connected with your agent and making sure the relationship continues to work for both of you. By delving into the realities of the submission process and removing the mystique of it, she will basically reveal what to expect, when you’re expecting to get published. |
AN AUTHOR'S GUIDE TO PUBLIC RECORDS
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An Author's Guide to Public Records
Learn strategies and techniques for acquiring government records to assist you in your book research. This workshop will provide tips in how to find records, learn public records law, craft effective request letters, and overcome denials, including suing for records pro se. |
WRITING YOUR MEMOIR: TRUTH, MYTH, AND INSPIRATION
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3 Legal Issues Every Writer Should Know
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3 Legal Issues Every Writer Should Know
Writing a book is an investment of time, money and emotion. Don’t lose your copyright by signing the wrong contract or lose sleep by getting sued for defamation. Attorney and author Helen Sedwick explains legal basics every writer should know.
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IngramSpark Self-Publishing 101: Insights & Best Practices
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Laurie Bower's talent and passion for all things voice-related comes from years working as a professional voiceover specialist, narrator, actress, singer, radio ad and musical image producer and DJ. Her numerous character voices and vocal styles come from a lifetime of observing and listening to the many characters she has seen and met, along with training and performance in theatre and film. She has performedprofessionally as an actress, storyteller, singer, musician, poet and comedian.
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Connie Nelson wrote grants through her entire career. She holds degrees in Business Administration and Organizational Communication. Her experience includes advertising for a chain of clothing stores; marketing/communications manager in several different health care organizations; and, grant writer for a large school district. She has been an avid community volunteer and also taught marketing in post-secondary schools. Upon retiring, she moved to Santa Fe and joined the New Mexico Book Association (NMBA) with a goal of participating in workshops and training events, meeting people who are writers and authors in New Mexico, and learning about independent publishing.
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Mari Angulo is a marketing and brand messaging professional. She works regularly with authors to help deliver their books and message through online platforms, websites, blogs, editorial reviews, and other book-related social media tools. Her experience includes strategic arts and nonprofit management, community leadership, event logistics, and executive consulting. Currently, Mari is completing a Marketing Masters degree in Madrid, Spain.
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Alicia Inez Guzmán is an arts and culture writer and editor based in Santa Fe. As the former senior editor of New Mexico Magazine, she has read a lot of pitches and worked with writers to develop those pitches into longer prose. Alicia has also published over 100 articles in local, national, and international publications on topics ranging from contemporary art and histories of land use, to seed saving and food sovereignty. Her book, Georgia O’Keeffe at Home, was released in 2017 through Francis Lincoln Limited. She holds a PhD in visual and cultural studies from the University of Rochester, New York.
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MAILING ADDRESS
New Mexico Book Association PO Box 1285 Santa Fe, NM 87504 |