 Events & Appearances
2009 La Jolla Writers Conference
When: November 6-8, 2009
Where: Paradise Point Resort & Spa, San
Diego, CA.
Join Eldon and a host of authors, agents, editors, and fellow writers at the
9th annual La Jolla Writers Conference, held on the shores of the Pacific Ocean
in beautiful San Diego, CA.
From the
La
Jolla Writers Conference website:
From faculty that includes multiple NY Times bestselling
authors to nationally recognized agents, editors, publishers, and
publicists, this conference offers writers of all levels the
opportunity to learn more about the art, craft, and business of
writing in one of the most intimate settings possible. Dedicated to
fostering great relationships, the La Jolla Writers Conference has
welcomed attendees from more than 20 states and 4 countries,
offering a student faculty ratio of 4 to 1, with a maximum of 200
attendees... Whether you are a casual writer looking to improve your
craft, a practiced author looking for and agent, or a business
person seeking writing and publishing knowledge, the LJWC is here to
provide the guidance and support you need.
For more
information, visit
http://www.lajollawritersconference.com.
Eldon's conference schedule will be posted here as soon as it becomes
available. Please check back later, or refer to the conference
programming guide upon arrival. To see the current list of
classes, visit the
conference schedule page of the La Jolla Writers Conference website.
Conference attendees will be able to catch Eldon at the following
scheduled events:
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6
2:00 - 3:50 PM
Room 707
Page One
In
today's fast-food, blue-tooth, video-on-demand world, readers are
less patient than ever. If you can't hook them with the very first
page of your manuscript, there's a good chance they won't make it to
page two. Come practice the tips and tricks for making the first
page of your story sizzle.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7
3:30 - 4:20 PM
Room 703
Screenplay Structure
To
write for Hollywood, it is imperative to understand traditional
story structure. It's a restrictive writing form, and even if you
mean to break the rules, you'd better be able to explain where and
why you did so. On the bright side, knowing this structure can
actually be a great help to writers in outlining their stories. If
you intend to write a feature-length screenplay, or have ever had
difficulty plotting your novel, come learn the basic blueprint for
maximizing your story's emotional impact.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7
4:30 - 6:20 PM
Room 703
All Fiction Group Read & Critique
Attendees should bring their working manuscripts to class. The
instructor will facilitate the opportunity for up to the first 20
students in class to read a portion of their work and receive
feedback.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8
2:10 - 4:00 PM
Room 701
All Fiction Group Read & Critique
Attendees should bring their working manuscripts to class. The
instructor will facilitate the opportunity for up to the first 20
students in class to read a portion of their work and receive
feedback.
NOTE: Events and
participants are subject to change. Please remember to check your
official programming guide for scheduling details.
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