Wisconsin Writers
Association
A Writer Resource
Since 1948
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
May 4, 2014
Novelist,
journalist John DeDakis to speak at Cedar Valley Center
WEST BEND, Wis. –
Acclaimed thriller writer and TV journalist John DeDakis will share his writing
secrets in an informative presentation, “Creating Order from Chaos: Stay
Organized Writing Your Novel,” which will be held at 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 21
at the Cedar Valley Center & Spa northwest of West Bend.
In response to
requests, DeDakis’ presentation and two events the following Thursday afternoon
are now open for public participation. These informative presentations are part
of the six-day Novel-In-Progress Bookcamp that begins Sunday May 18 and runs to
Saturday, May 24, a unique workshop for writers of all genres to focus on their
individual works-in-progress guided by an experienced staff of published
novelists, editors, and literary agents.
To get a taste of
what the Bookcamp offers, the public is invited to these specific events:
– John DeDakis PowerPoint presentation,
“Creating Order from Chaos: Stay Organized Writing Your Novel,” 7 p.m.,
Wednesday, May 21. $35 reservation; $45 at the door.
– Guest Speaker Cherie Burbach, freelance author, columnist, poet, on building a writing
career, 1 p.m., Thursday, May 22, and
– Panel Discussion and Q&A on “Today’s
Blossoming Publishing Market: Traditional Agent/Publisher, Small Publisher,
Self-Publishing, Opportunities on the Internet,” 2 p.m., Thursday, May 22.
Featuring panelists John DeDakis, mystery novelist SJ Rozan, editor Philip
Martin, novelist Lisa Lickel, and Cherie Burbach. $35 reservation to attend
both Burbach presentation and panel discussion; $45 at the door. Noon Lunch,
$10 reservation; $15 at the door.
– Package deal: Includes Wednesday Night
DeDakis Presentation, Thursday Breakfast & Lunch, Thursday Burbach
Presentation & Staff Panel Discussion/Q&A = $170.
Cedar Valley Center & Spa is located at 5349
Highway D in northwest Washington County.
Co-sponsored by
the Wisconsin Writers Association and the Chicago Writers Association, the
Novel-In-Progress Bookcamp provides hands-on
advice and one-on-one guidance for writers developing or polishing a
book-length manuscript in any genre. The N-I-P Bookcamp receives
additional support from Creative Co-Sponsor Diana Schramer, Write Way
copyediting LLC.
For information, application details,
reservations: Dave Rank, N-I-P Bookcamp Director, pres@wiwrite.org,
262-717-5154, www.novelbookcamp.com,www.facebook.com/NIPBookcamp.
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