The second annual Southwest Florida Writers Conference features over 100 experts in all aspects of book publishing in an affordable, jam-packed day for aspiring authors, those who want to be published and those looking to build their audience, whether independent or traditional.
Keynote speaker is USA Today bestselling author Don Bruns, who wrote three mystery series.
It will be held Saturday, April 18, at the Port Charlotte Cultural Center in Port Charlotte, 2280 Aaron St, Port Charlotte, FL 33952. Over 200 writers, publishers, agents and editors are expected. www.southwestfloridawritersconference.com
Not registering for the conference? “We could use your services as a volunteer, says organizer Brenda Spalding.
The doors open for volunteers at 7 am. Check-in begins at 8 am and the first workshops begin at 9 am.
Room monitors – An opportunity to listen to all the workshops held in one of six workshops. Training will be given for room monitors on how to use the AV equipment.
Timekeepers – Keep things moving by keeping the attendees meeting the agents and local faculty on time in the one-to-one sessions.
Check-in desk – Check off attendees as they arrive and hand out the swag bags, name tags, and programs.
Agent transportation – Pick up an agent from a local airport and bring them to their hotel. A great way to interact with an agent on a personal level. “We will have to coordinate the agents’ arrival and departure times with their transportation volunteers. They will also need transportation from the hotel to the cultural center. Lots of chat time with a New York agent,” Spalding says.
All volunteers will receive coffee in the morning, lunch and dinner and are welcome to stay and listen to the keynote speaker as a thank you. Contact Joanne Tailele: Joanne.tailele@gmail.com

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