Cuesta College Central Coast Writers’ Conference has lined up an impressive group of speakers for its annual event, to be held Saturday, October 5.2024 on the campus at San Luis Obispo, CA 93403

Elevate your expertise with invaluable guidance from renowned bestselling authors in both fiction and non-fiction genres. Immerse yourself in skill-sharpening sessions that delve into the art of world-building, meticulous editing, and effective research techniques. Dive into captivating discussions on a wide array of topics, including historical and fan fiction, children’s literature, and the deeply personal art of memoir writing.

Eighteen sessions offer timely insight into areas like audiobook narration, artificial intelligence, and tactics to sell & market your work. Practical aspects of a creative’s journey will also be addressed, including securing book reviews, fostering creativity, and navigating the complexities of Hollywood.

Twenty-five speakers will provide insights to aspiring writers and creatives from all walks of life:

  1. Artificial Intelligence for Creatives with Carol Baker, Terry Willey, Catherine Hillman
  2. Storybook Success: Decoding Traditional and Indie Publishing for Kid Lit & Picture Books with Heidi Shadix, Rick Pieros
  3. Fantasy & World Building with Kalyn Josephson, Jenna Johnson, Shannon Price
  4. Historical & Fan Fiction with Melanie Senn
  5. Memoirs: Writing to Heal with Teresa Rhyne, Katya Cengel, Brigit Binns
  6. Sacred Ink: Healing Trauma Through Transformative Writing (Poetry) with Juan Luzuriaga
  7. Sculpting Your Story: The Art and Craft of Editing with Eva Barrows, Lila LaBine
  8. Audiobooks & Narration with Jim Seybert, Margie Valine
  9. Enneagram Workshop for Writers: Discovering Your Narrative Lens with Alison Priola
  10.  Igniting Book Buzz: How To Secure Reviews That Will Sell More Books! with Ed Cobleigh
  11.  Finding Time & Space to Create with Composer Brook Munro (featured at SLOFF)
  12.  Kindle Direct Publishing: Audiobooks with Virtual Voice with Mary Witkowski (Product Manager at Amazon)
  13. Navigating Truth: Research and Fact-Checking with Chloe Jones
  14. Connect the Dots: Illustrating to Illuminate with Leigh Rubin
  15. Script to Screen: The Synergy of Writing and Visual Storytelling with Chachi Ramirez
  16. Writing and Selling a TV Movie Script with Teena Booth
  17. Critique Groups / Lunch Networking with Brenna Humphreys
  18. The Art of Creativity (Closing Keynote – Leigh Rubin)

Read a short description of each session here, and see presenters bios here.

Register now.