Black Writers on Tour Celebrates Ninth Conference on 4-24-04 in Los Angeles

Ninth Annual Black Writers On Tour Conference Is Larger Than Ever! Bring The Whole Family-Theres Something For Everybody

(PRWEB) April 20, 2004 -- Ninth Annual Black Writers On Tour Conference Is Larger Than Ever!

Bring The Whole Family-Theres Something For Everybody
Dr. Rosie Milligan once again brings the Black Writers On Tour Conference to Los Angeles on Saturday, April 24, 2004, and it will be more dynamic than ever, with more than 300 Black authors, agents and editors gathering for a one day event. This years theme is, Literacy is Everybodys Business-Who Will Tell Our Story?"

The renowned Dr. Claud Anderson, author of PowerNomics, The National Plan to Empower Black America, will be the keynote luncheon speaker. Noted TV and radio personality Dr. Grace Cornish, New York, Maxine Thompson, Literary Agent/author, Attorney Joe C. Hopkins, author of I Will Not Apologize and Dottie Walters, author of Speak and Grow Rich. Other out-of-state participants include: Linda Clemens, Indiana, George Subira, New Jersey, David Coleman, Nashville, and Professor Walter Williams, Chicago.

This year, Black Writers On Tour will spotlight our young authors, Marquise Cormier, author of I Am Not A Problem Child, Miya and Meryl McCurry, authors of The Foods and The Sea Monster's Darkest Night.
Black Writers On Tour will include a free writing class for children. The Council of Elders will present African American writers who are sixty-five and older in a forum called, Let the Elders Speak." We encourage youths to come and listen at the feet of these elders as they share wisdom and life lessons.

There will be free seminars, such as Healing Hurting Women," Healing Hurting Men," and Spirituality Versus Religion." There will be open exhibits throughout the day. Attend the Poetry Jam Competition-WIN CASH!

The conference has been designed to provide writers with the practical information they need to work in the literary industry. Workshops will be held throughout the day and will cover the following Seminar Topics:

Ø Self-Publish or Mainstream, which one is right for you-a close-up, inside look at both, and how they market themselves.   
Ø How To Write A Best-Selling Novel-Learn All The Elements of Fiction Writing
Ø Learn What Radio Talk Sow Hosts Are Looking For   
Ø Spirituality Versus Religion
Ø How To Write, Publish and Sell Your Book   
Ø How To Pitch Your Story Ideas To An Editor
Ø How To Manage Your Book Business/Record Keeping/Tax Strategies   
Ø PowerNomics: The National Plan to Empower Black America
Ø Strategies for Book Rewrite That Gets An Editors Attention   
Ø What Mainstream Publishers Are Looking For
Ø Reach For The Sky: Turning Your Books Into Movies   
Ø What Book Clubs Look For When Choosing A Book
Ø How To Promote Your Book As A Speaker & Maximize Sales
Ø How To Develop Characters That Leap Off The Page   
Ø How To Develop Marketing Plans & Strategies That Get National Attention

Contact: Dr. Rosie Milligan(323) 750-3592 www.milliganbooks.com, www.blackwritersontour.com