Powerhouse Literary Agent Donald Maass to Bring Secrets of Novel Writing to New Orleans February 28th and 29th.

One of Manhattans most experienced agents, Donald Maass, who sells more than one hundred novels a year to major publishers, will be in New Orleans on February 28th and 29th to offer the keys to turning a so-so novel into something acquisition editors cant resist.

(PRWEB) January 24, 2004 --With only a few hundred first novelists each year in the United States, competition among would-be novelists for those 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 New Orleans on February 28th and 29th to offer the keys to turning a so-so novel into something acquisition editors cant resist.

The two-day workshop, Writing the Breakout Novel," features Donald Maasss agents-eye" view on such vital elements of successful novels 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, is sponsoring 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 up to twenty-eight days before the workshop, $259 thereafter, and includes beverage breaks, lunch, an evening reception on Saturday, and beverage breaks on Sunday.

Anyone interested in the February 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.

For: Free Expressions, 2420 W. Brandon Blvd., #198, Brandon, FL 33511
Contact: Lorin Oberweger, 866-497-4832, lorin@free-expressions.com