Many writing conferences focus on the big publishing picture: international best-sellers, pitching agents, social media – general topics that will go the furthest and draw the interest of the maximum number of attendees. However, a Los Angeles-based conference machine churns out three events annually focusing on specific writing genres for both literature and film.
Past conferences have concentrated on science fiction, mystery, thriller, fantasy, horror, erotica, true crime, spirituality, YA and more, and this October, the art of the memoir will be at center stage. During three days, attendees of the Memories Are Made of This writing conference will experience full-day programs on writing memoir and autobiography – from crafting one to selling one.
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