Writer's Digest Vermont TV Writing Retreat and Festival 11 - 15 October & Novel Writing Conference, Pasadena California, 27-29 October

For those of my followers who live in or near the U.S., the Writer's Digest Novel Writing Conference is coming up in October, full details below:

Walk through each step of the novel writing process in this acclaimed boot camp.

This just in! Instructor Gabriela Pereira will lead her renowned, information-packed boot camp DIY MFA Novel-Writing Boot Camp at the Writer’s Digest Novel Writing Conference on Thursday, Oct. 26 in Pasadena. About the Boot Camp Gabriela Pereira—author, speaker and self-proclaimed “word nerd”—will walk you through her signature seven-step method to help you start, finish and revise your novel. Her mission: to help you transform your novel from average to awesome, and make it submission-ready. Here’s what you’ll learn during this full-day boot camp: Step 1: Start Strong with Good Habits. Learn a game-changing approach that will let you create efficient and effective writing habits. Step 2: Craft a Compelling Main Character. Discover your “Storytelling Superpower” and craft a protagonist that resonates with your readers. Step 3: Bring the Character to Life. Using Gabriela’s “Character Compass” technique, learn how to make your character come alive on the page. Step 4: Send the Character on a Journey. Find out how to start your novel with a bang and hook your readers from the very first page, using Gabriela’s super-secret, easy-peasy, storytelling formula. Step 5: Muddle Through the Middle. Uncover tools and techniques to help you get through that sagging middle and sustain your story’s momentum. Step 6: Sprint to the Finish Line. Map out your story and develop a writing plan and roadmap so you can continue your momentum after this boot camp is over. Step 7: Revise Your Book Like a Boss! Use Gabriela’s signature “Revision Pyramid” method to revise your book until it sparkles. The boot camp costs $149 as a standalone program, or just $99 if you add it on to your existing NWC registration, and it all takes place from 9 AM to 5 PM on Thursday, Oct. 26. Seats WILL fill up fast, so reserve yours before it’s too late! GET TALKING: #NWC17 This is a special offer for our readers from our trusted partner. Join Jacob Krueger Studio at our 2nd Annual TV Writing Retreat in Manchester, VT, October 11th-15th This October, Jacob Krueger Studio and thousands of TV execs and filmmakers will descend on Vermont for one of the largest independent TV festivals in the world: ITVfest! Attend the festival with Jacob Krueger Studio and combine a world-class writing education with VIP festival access. Peep autumn leaves and TV's brightest stars as you study with professional writers every morning and then watch screenings and attend festival events every night. Over five days, our distinguished faculty will help you develop your TV show and craft your pitch and then you hit the festival to use what you've learned by networking with the best in the television industry. Retreat Faculty Jerome Perzigian,the former showrunner of Married With Children, The Jeffersons & The Golden Girls Stephen Molton, a Pulitzer Prize Nominee, acclaimed writer and former Showtime and HBO executive. Jacob Krueger, Jacob Krueger Studio founder and WGA Paul Selvin Award Winner. Jessica Hinds, Meditative Writing & Craft guru and Senior Faculty Member at Jacob Krueger Studio. Karin Partin Wells, Indie-TV & Web Series Writer, Finalist at Sundance, Scriptapalooza, Screencraft and Austin Film Festival, and nominee to the prestigious Sundance Television Lab. Plus Special Industry Guests & Panelists! Throw down with the JKS community while pitching your show to the pros at our exclusive Secret Producer Pitch Party!  You'll be in the room, talking about your show and sharing ideas with festival goers and TV executives on the hunt for new talent. Your retreat includes a free one-on-one pitch consultation with a professional writer to develop your project and your pitch. ($300 value) Plus you'll get a VIP Content Creator Pass that gives you full access to festival events, screenings, panels, private parties and more! ($500 value) So join in the fun, and take advantage of this amazing opportunity to up your game. Develop your TV Comedy, TV Drama or Web Series with World Class Writers & Showrunners Experience a Real TV Writers Room Environment Master The Art of the TV Pitch Learn Advanced Networking Skills Create a Logline, Pitch & TV Bible For Your Show Pitch Your Show To Real Producers at Our Culminating Pitch Party Event Book Now ONLY $975 ***PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE*** To speak with us about attending the retreat or signing up for one of our classes, call 917-464-3594 or email info@writeyourscreenplay.com