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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!

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Ramblings From Zach’s Corner: Who Knew?

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This is new. I have a corner.

I just thought you should know.

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Recently, I encountered a writer who informed me that, before finally coming to one our programs, they thought we were a scam. Not a malicious, out-to-ruin-all-things, kind of scam, but rather one of those nonprofits that seek to prey on people in need. It stumped me, to be honest. I’d never even considered that perception a possibility, as my brain doesn’t work that way. I’m more “free the spider to the outside world” than the “crush it into a thousand pieces and embrace the darkness of pain” type.

Yet, in review, I get it. The world can be a nasty, spiteful, self-absorbed place and one must be vigilant. There are nonprofits taking advantage of people trying to find their way. Offer a hand for help and people might pull you up so they can better pick your pocket. But that’s not who I am. That’s not what Broadleaf is.

Broadleaf is, and ever will be, a dream. An opportunity. An idea of community, education, inspiration, and connection. I’m a writer myself, after all. I have needs. I long to talk writing, to share work, to be J.K. Rowling or Douglas Adams or Terry Pratchett (wait, why do I not live in the U.K. again?). I want to spin a web of writers and proclaim them Terrific and Radiant. And it would be absolutely good and well if I found others who could do the same for me.

Being a writer is a lonely, solitary, profession. We need to remember there’s a world outside our head, even if we don’t like it nearly as much.

Hence, Broadleaf.

Hence, programs like Write Now or the annual conference.

Or, coming very soon to a Ballroom (B) near you (specifically at the Cobb Galleria, whether near or far from you I’d rather not guess), our Self-Publishing Seminar. I don’t personally want to self-publish, nor is it “learning the craft of writing” per se, but it’s important to a large segment of writers and I want to make sure they have the tools to do it right. After all, we can all do this no problem. What we can’t all do, is do it right. So, if you’re in the camp of “should I self-publish”, keeping warm by the fire of indecision and doubt (with every single one of us crowded around), then invest in yourself and your work, register today, and come learn with us. Our speakers have done it, had success, made mistakes they can’t wait to share, and want—as I do as well—to ensure you do this right.

Like every program we put together, this one is for you. For the community of writers we seek to build. And if you want to find me and let me know what you need as a writer, what you’d like to see us as an organization do to better serve your needs, I promise we will take your hand, lift you up, and do our best to pad your pockets rather than pick them.

Programming

Join Us for a Screenwriting Seminar December 2nd!

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The film industry in Georgia is producing movies, shows and commercials at an increasing rate, creating a need for writers and fresh material for future projects. Yet, the opportunities to learn the craft of writing screenplays, and the process of selling a script, are few and far between.

But that’s about to change.

The Broadleaf Writers Association, in partnership with the DeKalb Entertainment Commission, is pleased to offer a seminar on the craft of writing screenplays, and the business of selling a screenplay, featuring two industry professionals.

In separate sessions, screenwriter Mike Buchanan, and producer Mickey Dunbrow, will conduct workshops on the craft, offer a presentation on current industry expectations and methods to improve your script, and answer any questions you may have. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to improve your writing and your script, and further your understanding of a rising industry in Georgia.

This program is free and open to the public. No reservation or ticket is required.

Mickey Dubrow has been an award winning television promotions and marketing writer/producer for major cable networks for over twenty-five years. His clients have included Cartoon Network, Cartoon Network Latin America, TNT Latin America, HGTV, CNN, and McGraw Hill. His essays have appeared in Full Grown People, The Good Man Project, Prime Number Magazine, and McSweeney’s Internet Tendency. For more information, visit http://mickeydubrow.com.

Michael Buchanan is the creator of the award winning feature The Fat Boy Chronicles which has been seen by millions on Netflix, at REDBOX, and used in schools nationwide; Last Bullet and Boxes, award winning shorts; feature-length documentary Spiral Bound; and feature documentary Nature Matters.