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This curated course is filled with quality lectures from verified experts of today, including how to pitch your book to an agent, publisher, or beyond, how to come up with an idea and start the first page, how to start a narrative medicine program, and more.
SPEAKERS
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.
Writing and Publishing Personal Essays on Health, Illness, Caregiving, and the Making of the Healthcare Professional
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.
Trouble Getting Started on That Writing Project? Tips for Overcoming Writer’s Block from a 20-Year Freelancer
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.
Ethical Quandaries Related to Writing as a Physician
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.
The Importance of Diastole: Why Building a Narrative Medicine Curriculum is Critical
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.
Writing Fiction: The Secret Sauce that Keeps Readers Turning Your Pages
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.
Common Writing Scams: What to Watch Out For
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.
Book Publishing — Getting Started
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.
The Power of Creating Your Own Story
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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Bonus Lecture (VIP): No Portfolio? No Problem!
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.
Bonus Lecture (VIP): The Cost of Creativity: A Guide to Self-Publishing Children's Picture Books
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Bonus Lecture (VIP): SEO from the Doctor’s Lens
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.
Bonus Lecture (VIP): Self-Publishing for a First Time Author
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.
Bonus Lecture (VIP): Podcasting for Physicians: Is It Worth Your Time (and Influence)?
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.
Bonus Lecture (VIP): Writing from the Wound
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.
Workshop
Heart. Soul. Pen. Find Your Voice on a Page.
Robin Finn, MPH, MA helps us to find our natural writer’s voice.
Bonus Workshop
A Minute to Win It: Create Your 60-Second Book Pitch to Impress Publishers, Engage Media, and Open Unexpected Doors
"What's your book about?" Jill Grimes, MD FAAFP will lead a dynamic workshop to teach you how to create a compelling, 60-second pitch to reel in media, agents, publishers, and more!
Panel Discussion: Prescription for Prose: Non-Fiction for Doctors
Kim Liebowitz-Greene, MD (Moderator)
Emergency Room Physician | Published Author of Non-Fiction | Mother
Photine Liakos MD, CPE
Orthopaedic Surgeon | Published Author | Avid Reader
Andrea Merrill, MD
Breast surgeon | Humanities Advocate | Writer
Nancy L. Glass, MD, MBA, MLS, MFA
Retired Physician | Nonfiction writer | Forever a Teacher, mentor, and learner
Jill Grimes, MD
TikTok.CollegeDoc, Speaker & Author
Panel Discussion: Pages of Wonder: Inspiring Young Minds with Children’s Book Creators
FA Khan, MD (Moderator)
Physician | Author of "My Superhero Mom" and "ABCs of My First Surgery"
Nicole Aaronson, MD, MBA, CPE, FACS, FAAP
Author of "Porcupine Hugs" | Otolaryngologist | Educator
Nadine Haruni, JD
Author of "The Hat Diaries" and "Frieda the Frog" series | Lawyer | Yogi
Maribelle Ganelis
Grade School student | Author of "Door to Fairy Forest"
Olivia Ong FFPMANZCA, FAFRM (RACP)
Physician | Author of Jo-Jo the Kind Sloth: A Children's Book about Developing Self-Compassion
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