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Nonfiction Writers Conference May 7-9 - Join me?
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Hi Reader, Writing nonfiction? If so, I've got a conference for you: the Nonfiction Writers Conference. Most writing conferences trend toward fiction. This one is all nonfiction, all the time! It happens May 7-9 and is entirely virtual, so no need to arrange travel or pack bags. When you register, you can:
This conference is always stuffed with great advice. I'll be running a session on May 8 on using discount promotion sites for book promotions, jointly with Fauzia Burke speaking about AI tools. Sign up by Friday for a discountGet a 15% discount on the passes by using the code NFWC15 if you register by Friday, April 25. Learn more and register here. I hope to see you there! Anne |
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