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Register Now The 2nd Annual New York Round Table^TM Writers' Conference
The Small Press Center is pleased to announce that it is hosting the Second Annual New York Round Table^TM Writers' Conference in spring 2006. The event will be held at the historic General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen Library in Midtown Manhattan on Friday and Saturday, April 28-29, 2006. This year, our panels and discussions will again feature a wide-ranging and impressive list of authors, journalists, publicists, editors, literary agents, and other publishing professionals. Click here to read more. Attracting writers of all levels from beginner to seasoned professional, the New York Round Table^TM Writers' Conference provides access to the nation's leading literary figures, including editors, agents, publicists, reviewers, bestselling authors and publishers, speaking on the business and career of writing. The conference is in a unique position, being located in New York, the literary capital of the United States, to bring publishing professionals together to discuss the promises and pitfalls of the writing life. Planning for this year's conference is proceeding rapidly. Programming for 2006 will include best-selling keynote speakers, gala Saturday evening dinner, performance by the Bowery Poetry Club, two cocktail receptions and two lunches and panel discussions on the following topics: Writing Book Proposals Negotiating Contracts Getting a Job in Publishing Under Twenty Literature Online Publishing PR and Marketing Independent Publishers Magazines and Journals Book Reviewing Writers' Organizations Organizations confirmed to take part so far include Time Magazine, The Smoking Gun.com, New York Daily News, Village Voice, National Writers Union, Slate.com, Mediabistro.com, Black Issues Book Review, Budget Living, Fence, Rattapallax Press, New Partisan.com and the Pace University MS in Publishing Program. Expanding upon last year's extremely successful agent and editor panels, the conference will feature two literary agent panels divided into nonfiction and fiction agents and two book editor panels divided into nonfiction and fiction editors. New this year will be one-on-one meetings with literary agents. To participate you must submit a ten-page sample of your work and an additional $50 fee by April 17, 2006. Click here for additional details. Prices for the conference are a very reasonable $325 for two days and $225 for one day. Registration is now open. To obtain the Early Bird Special rate of $299 for 2 days and $199 for 1 day, register now. Out-of-town attendees may click here for a list of recommended hotels. Last year's highly successful inaugural conference featured a diverse lineup of panelists from all corners of the industry, including authors and journalists, representatives from publishing houses of all types and sizes, writers' organizations and the media. To view programs and images from The 1st Annual New York Round Table^TM Writers' Conference click here. Information on the conference is being continually updated, so check this web site again for new developments. You may also call 212-764-7021 or email the Small Press Center for the latest news. An educational program of The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen, the Small Press Center provides access to education and expertise in the field of independent publishing, encouraging excellence and free expression through workshops, lectures, book fairs, exhibits, and a reference collection. The Center is committed to preserving the craft and art of publishing through a library dedicated to its history.

An Educational Program of the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York.