If you want one-on-one time with dynamite professionals
while experiencing the beguiling splendor of Ireland, read further to find out
more.
CRAFTING IRRESISTIBLE PAGE-TURNERS:HOW TO WRITE A NOVEL THAT FLIES OFF THE SHELVES12-19 JULY 2020
Before this conference and tour week begins, you will be
invited to submit a number of manuscript pages for the author/editor and agent
to review. Each will edit your pages ahead of time and, during the conference,
offer advice in one-on-one sessions. They’ll also offer group classes, lead
activities and discussions, and teach necessary marketing skills. You'll have
opportunities to brainstorm, network with professionals, and meet potential beta
and critique partners. A unique feature of this conference is the individual
attention, which ensures that the week is flexible enough to engage and
challenge writers of all levels—from the novice to the advanced, published
author.
Writers' Conference with Tours of Counties Galway, Mayo
& Clare
with
Multi-published, international bestselling author, Writers'
Digest University instructor, and twenty-year profession author consultant and
editor (and the first day of the conference is her birthday...let's celebrate together!)
DONNA RUSSO MORIN
In addition to being a successful, internationally published
author of eight multi-award-winning novels, Donna has also been a professional
editor and story consultant for the past twenty-five years. Her work spans more
than 40 manuscripts. She is also a writing instructor for Writer’s Digest
University and teaches writing courses at her state’s most prestigious adult
learning center. Donna has presented and conducted workshops at national and
academic conferences for nearly twenty years, including the Historical Novel
Society Conference, Writer’s Digest Annual Conference, Hollihock Writers’
Conference, and many more.
Donna’s personal writing successes include GILDED SUMMERS,
an International Amazon Bestseller. Its sequel, GILDED DREAMS, will release in
June of 2020. Her other titles include
PORTRAIT OF A CONSPIRACY: Da Vinci’s Disciples Book One (a finalist in Foreword
Reviews BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR, hailed by Barnes and Noble as one of ‘5 novels
that get Leonardo da Vinci Right’), and THE COMPETITION: Da Vinci’s Disciples
Book Two (EDITOR’S CHOICE, Historical Novel Society Review), THE FLAMES OF FLORENCE: Da Vinci’s Disciples
Book Three, The King’s Agent, recipient of a starred review in Publishers
Weekly, The Courtier of Versailles, The Secret of the Glass, and To Serve a
King. She has also authored, BIRTH: ONCE UPON A TIME BOOK ONE, a medieval
fantasy and the first in a trilogy.
Find out more about Donna at Official Website of International Bestselling Author Donna Russo Morin on Facebook at Author Donna Russo Morin; Instagram Donna Russo Morin Teller of Tales; Twitter Author Donna Russo Morin
and
successful agent with Marsal Lyon Literary,
PATRICIA NELSON
Patricia Nelson has been a literary agent with Marsal Lyon
Literary Agency since 2014, representing all genres of young adult and middle-grade fiction, as well as women's fiction and romance. Her clients include
award-winning and bestselling authors, and recent sales include books placed
with Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, St. Martin's Press, and Simon &
Schuster, among others. She holds master's degrees from the University of Texas
at Austin and the University of Southern California and has previously taught
literature and writing at the college level.
Find out more about Patricia and her clients at Marsal Lyon Agent, Patricia Nelson and on Twitter @patricianels.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Successful author, Donna Russo Morin, and successful agent,
Patricia Nelson, have more than just success in common. Not only have they
gotten many books published, but they’ve also both taught and mentored a multitude of
writers who are enjoying their own successes. While Donna’s award-winning
novels are historical fiction, she’s coached and edited in multiple genres.
Patricia represents clients writing YA, MG, as well as Adult historical
fiction, upmarket commercial, women’s fiction, and plot-driven literary. From
Writers’ Digest classes to genre-specific mega-conferences, to smaller learning
facilities, these ladies have shared their expertise on how to create fiction
that flies off the shelves.
During the conference week, Donna and Patricia will teach a
variety of important aspects of the craft, like formulating a compelling
premise, and how to keep readers turning pages. As a multi-published author,
Donna will share tips on how to stay productive, keeping both your publisher and your readers, happy. Patricia can share tips about current trends in
publishing, and what it takes to snare an agent’s attention.
If you want to learn the secrets of literary success, join
us for this conference and tour in the beautiful west of Ireland.
TOUR ITINERARY:
Your conference and tour base will be a tiny village in the
west of Ireland. This tranquil setting is home to quite a few artists,
musicians and writers because of its inspiring atmosphere. The peace and
dramatic beauty of the area can have a profound effect on your writing. At the
same time, you'll be touring throughout the western half of the country to the
varied sights listed below.
Sunday
Our Tour begins at 2:00pm with a shuttle pick up in Galway
City
Participants are whisked away to the hotel where they can
freshen up before -
A tour of a 14th Century Abbey, the best-preserved ruin of
its type
Evening - Back to your hotel for a brief rest before the
welcoming banquet and a talk from our featured guest teachers.
Monday
A tour of –
---12th Century Castle
--Ancient Stone Circle
--Stop for lunch in a Quaint Old Village with loads of history
and legend, followed by:
--Opening workshop with Donna and Patricia
On the tour trail again to -
--A 7th Century Abbey
--The largest lake in the Republic of Ireland
--A hike through a faerie forest to a cave with eerie true
stories
--Dinner at your leisure in the village
Tuesday
A full day of writers conference, exercises, and individual
editing, with a break for lunch
Drinks with an agent while you pitch your story
Wednesday
A tour of -
--The tallest round tower in existence, circa 7th century
--Beautiful bay with picturesque sailboats and currachs
--A castle featured in so many photos, you’re sure to
recognize it!
--The Burren
--The most famous dolmen in Ireland, a burial site of ancient
king
--Charming seaside town with excellent homemade Irish fudge
--Cliffs of Moher – possibly the most photographed and
breath-taking scenery in Ireland
Thursday
A full day of writers conference, exercises, and editing,
and workshopping your manuscript, with a break for lunch
--Visit to the 16th-century castle home of a pirate queen
--Dinner in Galway and a pub crawl
Friday
The day begins with a ferry ride to Inis Mór, the largest
Aran Island off the coast of Galway.
Once there, you may choose a bike or van tour of the island,
including Dún Aengus, the prehistoric ring fort perched on cliffs high above
the ocean, an ancient holy well, a seal colony, and, of course, the famous Aran
handknit sweaters (available on the island at a greatly reduced price).
Saturday
--A half-day of writers conference, exercises, and editing.
--Lunch
--A tour into the heart of Connemara, including yet another
castle.
Sunday
We say our good-byes and the shuttle returns you to Galway
station
*This tour involves walking and possibly a bit of low
climbing
This conference/tour
will be limited to twelve to fifteen participants to ensure individual
attention, and will be tailored to the needs of the writers who enroll.
DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE FOR THIS ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCE
CONTACT: Ireland Writer Tours
