Superstars Writing Seminars 2025

Do you wonder if you have what it takes to be a professional, successful author? Are you considering pitching to an agent or publisher? Do you have any idea what to expect from the publishing process if you’re actually accepted? Casey Cowan, co-founder and President of Oghma Communications, is here to answer all your questions and more with his workshop, The Literary Professional: 12 Pillars to Make You the Writer Every Publisher Wants. By the end of this session, your toolkit will be full to bursting with the implements it takes to pitch to anyone with confidence. You’ll discover what the life of a real author is like, learn the kind of research it takes to be successful in your genre, find tips and resources to help hone your craft, realize the commitment it takes to be a professional, and understand how and why you need to make a business plan for your writing career. Perhaps best of all, you’ll be able to get past the myths and skewed expectations of the publishing industry, so you know what to expect for yourself and your books in the future. Don’t miss your chance to take part in this insider’s view of today’s fast-moving publishing industry.

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Writing can be physically taxing—even painful—but it doesn’t have to be. In this workshop Moesta will introduce the general principles of writing “ergonomically” no matter where you write—a desk, the park, a coffee shop, or even in bed. She covers the major ways that writing can hurt you physically, and how to prevent them, as well as symptoms to watch for, quick, easy fixes, and references for medical care when necessary. You’ll come away from this class knowing how to set yourself and your writing space up to nurture and protect your body while you write. Because writing shouldn’t hurt!

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