Powerhouse Literary Agent Donald Maass to Bring Secrets of Novel Writing to Chicago April 3rd and 4th.

With only a few hundred first novelists each year in the United States, competition among would-be novelists for available slots with reputable publishers is fierce. Editors working for large publishers no longer cultivate promising novelists with flawed manuscripts but instead rely on literary agents to discover and present top talent for them. One of Manhattans most experienced agents, Donald Maass, who sells more than one hundred novels a year to major publishers, will be in Chicago on April 3rd and 4th to offer the keys to creating a novel acquisition editors cant resist.

(PRWEB) March 11, 2004 -- With only a few hundred first novelists each year in the United States, competition among would-be novelists for available slots with reputable publishers is fierce. Editors working for large publishers no longer cultivate promising novelists with flawed manuscripts but instead rely on literary agents to discover and present top talent for them. One of Manhattans most experienced agents, Donald Maass, who sells more than one hundred novels a year to major publishers, will be in Chicago on April 3rd and 4th to offer the keys to creating a novel acquisition editors cant resist.

The two-day workshop, Writing the Breakout Novel," features Donald Maasss agents-eye" view of such vital elements as character, plot and theme. He brings these concepts to life by involving seminar participants in exercises that enable writers to plumb the depths of their characters, deepen themes, strengthen point of view and voice, and more. Writers love Maasss smart, funny style and his nuts-and-bolts approach," says Lorin Oberweger, whose company, Free Expressions, sponsors the Maass seminar and others nationwide.

Maasss seminar is also popular among experienced mid-list authors hoping to rise to bestseller ranks. As successful author Karen Leabo says, Ive written and sold forty novels, but Don Maass helped crystallize concepts Ive heard over and over. I feel confident I can put the advice into practical use and reach that next level in my career."

The seminar cost is $229 (early registration) and includes beverage breaks, lunch, an evening reception on Saturday, and beverage breaks on Sunday. The Chicago seminar will be held at the Wyndham Northwest Chicago, at 400 Park Boulevard, Itasca, IL.

Those interested in the April seminar should call 866-I-WRITE-2 (866-497-4832) or visit the Free Expressions website at www.free-expressions.com.

Pre-registration is required for all seminars.

Free Expressions

2420 W. Brandon Blvd., #198

Brandon, FL 33511

Contact:

Lorin Oberweger

866-497-4832

lorin@free-expressions.com.