This year, the 20TH Annual LONE STAR Conference is slated for October 13 and features James Scott Bell as keynote speaker. Bell's topic is Plot and Structure.
Details
Editors and Agents
Chris Keeslar, Editor-in-Chief, Burroughs Publishing
Liz Pelletier, Entangled Publishing
Agent: Elaine Spencer, The Knight Agency
Location: Houston Marriott North at Greenspoint
Date/Time: October 13, 2012 from 9 am to 5 pm. Registration and breakfast are 8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Cost: $130
Lone Star Writing Competition
As a part of the conference, the prestigious Lone Star Writing Competition is held each year. That contest for unpublished authors is now open. Clicking the link above will take you to the entry form.
Details
Fee: $25.00 ($20.00 for NWH members).
Payments accepted through Paypal.
Early bird entry: $5 discount on all entries submitted by midnight May 26, 2012.
Category:
Contemporary Series Romance
Single Title Historical or Regency Romance
Romantic Suspense or Romantic Intrigue
Fantasy, Futuristic, Paranormal
Inspirational Romance
Young Adult Romance
Deadline: Midnight CST June 9, 2012
First 150 entries are guaranteed admission. Additional entries accepted subject to judge availability.
Takeaway Truth
The Lone Star Conference is one of the best around. Take advantage of the chance to meet editors, agents, and authors published traditionally and as indies. Writers who win and place in the contest often end up with book contracts so don't hesitate to enter.
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