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INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE
IN MURDER IN THE GROVE
Murder In The Grove invites mystery,
thriller, suspense and romantic suspense authors, other writers, crime professionals and
others to share their knowledge through panels and workshops at the 2008 conference. Applications
for 2008 workshops and panels are no longer being accepted as the deadline
has passed. Please check back after June 2008 for the 2009 conference!
Panels are aimed at readers of the above fiction and will be comprised
of authors or publishing professionals who will talk about their books, the writing life,
and general topics of interest.
Workshops are geared toward the craft of
fiction writing, forensics, and/or criminal investigation and procedures will be given.
Presenters do not have to be published, but should be an expert on the proposed subject.
Both
panels and workshops are fifty (50) minutes in length. To propose a workshop or panel for
Murder In The Grove, please read the following information carefully:
Conference
compensation:
workshop presenters and panel participants will be given a free
registration to the conference ($95
value) in compensation
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you'll be
invited to a "speakers' dinner" on Friday evening before the Barnes &
Noble book signing. All authors are invited to sign at B&N. The "Boise
Trolley" provides a fun ride for participants between the hotel and the
bookstore.
in addition,
workshop presenters will also receive an honorarium of $50
Submissions
will be evaluated on the following criteria:
subject
suitable to audience
- subject meets conference program needs
- presenter's expertise/experience
Conference wish list/topic suggestions:
- Panel topics should appeal to fans of mystery, suspense and romantic suspense fiction.
Workshops on the craft of
writing suited to new writers as well as advanced are being sought, in addition, subjects
such as honing one's pitch to agents and editors, the mystery/suspense/romantic suspense
market, the writing life, writing a breakout book are all being sought.
Workshops presented by
experts in forensic fields of any kind are always popular with our conference attendees.
Panel and Workshop
Proposal Instructions:
1. Make sure you have read and understand the panel and workshop compensation.
2. Cast an eye over the wish list (keep in mind that you are welcome to submit workshops
on topics not listed)
3. If you have questions, e-mail the
Program Chair.
4. Click here to fill out the panel proposal submission form
5. Click here to fill out the workshop proposal submission form.
Panel and Workshop
Acceptance:
Selections will be completed by December 1, 2007. Presenters will be
notified of the decision regarding their panels and workshop(s) on or before that date.
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