LexiCon Writer’s Conference
After a year and a half of planning, organizing, and some arm twisting, the LexiCon Writers Conference is six plus weeks away. It’s been a long, difficult road and I’m so excited to see in coming to fruition.
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The LexiCon is taking place in Denton, Texas on July 21-22, 2012. What makes this conference different that a lot of the other conferences is that none of the speakers are being paid to attend. I ran into this situation early in the organizational process – that a lot of literary agents, publishers, and editors wanted to be paid and have their expenses reimbursed in order to attend the conference. I know that’s the way business has been done in the past but I refuse to pay anyone to come to an event where they will acquire clients, exposure, and sales. In that respect, this conference is more like a trade show where people come to network and meet vendors. I’ve got some incredible people coming to speak at the conference who seem to understand that concept.
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The publishing industry has changed drastically in the last few years. First, and most importantly, there are so many new ways to get published rather than the old query letter, agent, publishing contract with a big house way. Self publishing is exploding, independent publishers are flourishing, while literary agents and big publishers are feeling the heat. Consequently, the author is being forced to undertake more of the editing and marketing/promotional requirements. This conference gives them a road map to follow for success.
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For more information go to http://Lexi-ConWritersConference.com
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Mitch will be around later today to answer questions if you want to ask them here or over on his website.
Dang it. Wish it were closer to me or I’d have attended.
I need a master list of all the cons in a year so I can plan accordingly. Can’t afford to attend more than one, but I’d like to pick a different one every year.
I’m excited about speaking at the Lexi-con Writers Conference! Putting together an event such as this takes a tremendous amount of effort. A big “Thank You” goes out to Mitch for all his hard work. http://brindacarey.com/
Thanks for popping in Brinda. Sorry my spam filter grabbed your comment. This does sound like it’s going to be a great conference!
Brinda, what is your topic?
A fine concept; the idea of speakers giving of thier experinces and expeting nothing in return is more like a charitable thing to do. Sure, it will be a great conference that I wish I could be part of.
i have friends to visit in texas, and they’re very close to denton. they’re in allen and ft. worth. might be a good time to visit. what’s the cost?
I can’t remember offhand, but I remember it being very affordable (less than $100). It’s on the website somewhere if you follow the link at the bottom of that post.
found it. sorry. dumb question. lazy question.
Care to share it here with the rest of us too harried to go look (again)?
$75 if you reserve before july 1. $95 after.
Thx