Writers Conference – Part 2

Rebecca Pickens, Certified Book Coach & Developmental Editor, says a novel's first page should shine! Discover tips and techniques to ensure your novel's beginning hooks readers and grabs agents' attention.  

Carolyn Roy-Bornstein MD will lecture on writing successful personal essays that transcend writers' lived experience, bring fresh insights, and impart universal lessons or takeaways, with writing that moves us.

Diane W. Shannon, MD, MPH teaches how to overcome writer's block and get words on the page when you a great idea but can't seem to begin.

Christine Gibson MD discusses the unique ethical considerations of physicians as writers, with issues related to self-disclosure, confidentiality, inclusion and accessibility, and conflicts of interest.

Pramita Kuruvilla, MD says medical training is full of moments of "systole" and that offering a narrative medicine curriculum provides a necessary "diastole", an opportunity to slow down, reflect, and grow. 

Debra E. Blaine, MD, lectures on the elements of the story arc, how to create compelling characters, and how to write authentic dialogue. Lecture will include tropes, themes, and hooks.

Kyle Bradford Jones, MD claims that because many of us want to be successful authors, there are people willing to take advantage. Find out more about keeping yourself, and your writing, safe.

Suzanne Staszak-Silva, a senior acquisition editor at Johns Hopkins Press, will lecture on how to turn your idea into a book for general readers and get published by a respected publishing house. 

Meena Julapalli, MD lectures about writing as a powerful tool to release emotional blockages, navigate life transitions, and foster a deeper connection with yourself and others on your journey of personal growth and healing.

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Carrie Sharkey Asner, MD will provide a comprehensive overview of the expenses associated with self-publishing a children's picture book, from manuscript preparation to printing and distribution.

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Dana Corriel, MD, will teach us how SEO can help your brand’s website, or podcast, or videos - or whatever else you’re building - to grow.

Michael Foti, DO will discuss the many steps in the self-publishing process, important tips for first time authors, and why it is a path you may consider as opposed to the traditional publishing process.

Spencer Lalk will teach you a simple, effective framework to confidently share your story online and create powerful videos, without the overwhelm. Perfect for any doctor, any specialty.

Karen F. Geiger MA/CCC-SLP, CJF delivers a well-established workshop presented at Pennwriters Writing Conferences, whereby the writer utilizes journal writing prompts and tools to identify the character's goals, motivation, conflicts and wound.