The Ultimate Guide to
Carteret Writers’ Lightning Pitch Conference
Conference Schedule
| 8:30-9:00 | Check in |
| 9:00-9:15 | Make yourself comfortable with Infusions Cafe coffee, tea, and scones. |
| 9:9:15-9:30 | Opening remarks by the President. |
| 9:30-10:45 | Workshop Session 1 How to Put Together a Book Proposal with Sayantani Dasgupta |
| 10:45-11:00 | Break |
| 11:00-12:15 | Workshop session 2 How to Edit a Book for Publication with Hannah Abrams |
| 12:15-1:30 | Enjoy lunch provided by Infusions Cafe and time to socialize with your fellow writers. |
| 1:30-3:00 | Lightning pitch with Amanda Gawthorpe and Steve Lindahl |
| 3:00-3:15 | Break |
| 3:15-4:30 | Small group pitch sessions with Amanda Gawthorpe and Steve Lindahl |
| 4:30-5:00 | Closing remarks, faculty book sales, and mingling. |
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