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Programming

Announcing the 2020 Schedule of Programs!

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A new year is upon us and with that comes a new schedule of Broadleaf Writers programming! For 2020, we return some of our trademark events, while adding some new opportunities for you to learn and hone your craft! Our focus this year is on storytelling. We’ll dig deep to help you develop and perfect your storytelling skills!

Our list of speakers for 2020 is on-going, so check back for updates, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! And be sure to sign up for our newsletter as well!

2020 Self-Publishing Seminar

We kick off our 2020 programming preview with the return of the Self-Publishing Seminar! This year we’ll not only give you the tools and resources to publish your own work, but our guest speakers will also give you all the information you need to start your own Indie Press! Join us on Saturday, March 21st at the Cobb Galleria and learn how to publish your book today!

Write Now

Our popular Write Now program returns in 2020 with a focus on the elements of storytelling! Over the course of 4 dates, we will cover various aspects of building and telling a great story, giving you the tools and inspiration to bring your manuscripts to life!

On February 29th, we’ll be in Woodstock at Fox Tale Book Shoppe, taking the leap into the elements of great storytelling!

On April 11th, join us in Newnan at Southern Fried Books as we discuss creating iconic images and visual treats for your readers!

On June 20th, our program will shift to Eagle Eye Books in Decatur for a conversation on creating relatable characters, as well as the importance of the relationships your characters have!

For our 4th and final Write Now program (Fall 2020, location TBD), we’ll put it all together and dig into the Storyteller’s Toolbox with Gramarye Media, Inc. CEO and author, John Adcox!

The Cross-Media Writer Series with Paul Jenkins

Seminar 1: Writing for Comics

In April and May of 2020, we’re thrilled to present the first multi-week seminar in a brand new series on cross-media writing, featuring the multi-talented author of Wolverine: Origin, Paul Jenkins!

Today’s writer no longer has to be restricted to writing books. From comics, to video games, to films and more, the opportunities abound for the writer willing to learn how to gear their craft toward new audiences. Broadleaf Writers, in partnership with Paul Jenkins, present to you the chance to learn how to enhance and expand your writing opportunities with a series of seminars covering each facet of the cross-media world.

Over six weeks, our first seminar will cover the process, tools, resources, and intent of writing for comics. Not only will Paul offer his insights and wealth of knowledge gained through his vast experience, but you will create and refine your own story under his guidance. This is an incredible opportunity to learn from a master of the craft and expand your writing opportunities. The class will be limited to the first 20 students, so be sure to register when the portal opens early in 2020! Dates and location will be announced soon, so be sure to check back for updates, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

For over 20 years, Paul Jenkins has provided entertainment to the world through hundreds of print publications, films, video games, film and new media. With 6 Platinum selling video games, a Number One MTV Music Video, an Eisner Award, Five Wizard Fan Awards, and multiple Best Selling Graphic Novels, Paul Jenkins is synonymous with success. He has enjoyed recognition on the New York Times bestseller list, has been nominated for two BAFTA Awards, and has been the recipient of a government-sponsored Prism Award for his contributions in storytelling and characterization.

One of the premier creators and writers of comic books and graphic novels and video games in the world today, Paul’s writing credits include the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Hellblazer, Inhumans, Spider-Man, Batman, The Incredible Hulk, the smash hit Wolverine: Origin, for which he won five Wizard Fan Awards. He’s the author of the novel Curioddity, which was released in August of 2016. Paul is currently working with Nickelodeon on a brand new series, Underwhere, which is being developed across all media. He also recently wrote and directed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animation for Nickelodeon. Additionally, Paul’s work as Writer and/or Creative Director in the video game genre includes Twisted Metal: Black, Soul Reaver, Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction, God of War and many others. 2007’s The Darkness earned him a BAFTA nomination for storytelling and characterization, as did Vivendi Universal’s 2008 smash hit Prototype.

5th Annual Broadleaf Writers Conference

The 5th Annual Broadleaf Writers Conference will return October 17-18, 2020, at the Cobb Galleria at the intersections of I-75 and I-285 in Atlanta, Georgia! To honor this milestone year, we’ve assembled the strongest list of writers you will ever find at a conference! As well, our list of agents, editors and publisher representatives will be deeper than ever! Combined with educational sessions and workshops, the 5th Annual Broadleaf Writers Conference will offer you all that you need to refine and improve your craft and get you on the road toward publication!

In addition to our annual slate of panels, workshops, and pitch sessions, this year we will offer you the opportunity to schedule one-on-one time with authors and agents for mentoring sessions! Here, you’ll have the chance to ask the questions filling your mind in a comfortable setting, without the pressure of pitching your work. Our speakers are eager to help educate you on the intricacies of the publishing industry, to ease your worries and concerns, and help clarify the path before you! Do not miss out on this golden opportunity!

Now through December 31st, you can take advantage of our pre-registration special! Get both days of conference activities for the one-day price! This will be the last chance to get the discounted rate! So act now!

Featuring Karen Abbott, Becky Albertalli, Paul Jenkins, Clay Chapman, Rona Simmons, Roger Johns, as well as agents and publisher reps to take your manuscript pitches and critique your first page, our list is sure to be the best yet! Check back for more updates and announcements on speakers!

Programming, Write Now

Join us for our first Write Now program of 2019!

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In the beginning, you stared at a blank screen. This may have lasted a while. You may or may not have deleted your first line a few times. You made some coffee. You came back. The dog stared at you. You typed away, determined to keep the cat off the keyboard this time. Eventually you found a groove. You wrote some lines, which became paragraphs, which became a page.

Then a story happened. The pages flew by. You really like it (except when you hate it). You’ve developed feelings about it.

But the first page continues to call to you. After all, it’s what will get you in the door with an agent or editor. It’s what a potential reader may use to decide whether to buy your book. You think it needs something. But what? What if it’s okay to adequate already? What if you change something you shouldn’t change? How do you even know when it’s right?

First, take a breath. It’ll be all right.

We have a program just for you.

For our first Write Now program of 2019, we’re going to talk you through your first page. With the help of authors Emily Carpenter and Roger Johns, we’ll gather and chat, hold an informal discussion on the craft of writing a first page, then chat some more. Bring your page with you if you’d like. Time permitting, you may be able to read it aloud and we’ll offer our thoughts. We want you to leave feeling confident about writing the first page. Not only for your work-in-progress, but for all the first pages in your future.

Join us at Fox Tale Book Shoppe on Saturday, February 16th, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.!

Emily Carpenter is the critically acclaimed, bestselling author of suspense novels, Burying the Honeysuckle Girls, The Weight of Lies, and Every Single Secret. After graduating from Auburn with a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication, she moved to New York City. She’s worked as an actor, producer, screenwriter, and behind-the-scenes soap opera assistant for the CBS shows, As the World Turns and Guiding Light. Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, she now lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her family. You can visit Emily at emilycarpenterauthor.com and on Facebook and Twitter.

ROGER JOHNS is a former corporate lawyer and retired college professor, and the author of the Wallace Hartman Mysteries from St. Martin’s Press/Minotaur Books: Dark River Rising (2017) and River of Secrets (2018). He is the 2018 Georgia Author of the Year (Detective ▪ Mystery Category), a 2018 Killer Nashville Readers’ Choice Award nominee, and a finalist for the 2018 Silver Falchion Award for best police procedural. His articles and interviews on writing and the writing life have appeared in Career Author, Criminal Element, Killer Nashville Articles, and the Southern Literary Review. Roger belongs to the Atlanta Writers Club, Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, and International Thriller Writers, where he is one of The Fearless Bloggers, and a mentor in the Big Writer program. Along with four other crime fiction writers, he co-authors the MurderBooks blog at www.murder-books.com. Visit him at www.rogerjohnsbooks.com and you can find him on Twitter at @rogerjohns10.