Charity Auction on eBay

The certificate is valid until 09/05/2013, but why not book a table while you’re at the San Francisco Writers Conference February 14-18 and make your conference experience a once-in-a-lifetime memory.

12.  Half Hour Conversation with Charles Spicer

Half-hour private conversation with St. Martins Press Executive Editor Charlie Spicer (not for pitching your work) St. Martins Press Executive Editor Charlie Spicer is one of the top editors in the publishing business and you can learn a lot from your half hour with him onsite at the Mark Hopkins Hotel during the San Francisco Writers Conference. He’s been called America’s most savvy true crime editor, but he is so much more than that. He has edited award-winning and bestselling historical fiction, memoir, biographies, etc.This is a rare opportunity that will not come along again soon, so don’t miss your chance. Please do not use this meeting to pitch Mr. Spicer on your novel (unless he asks). Bid on this if you want to sit at the feet of (or in the chair across from) a master and listen to his words of wisdom to learn and grown as a writer. A priceless 30-minute private consultation.

13. Manuscript Critique by Donna Levin

3-chapter manuscript critique by Donna Levin. Donna is a well-respected author, editor and writing teacher. She’s an expert at figuring out how to make your novel better. And if you win this auction, she’ll look over your first three chapters and do just that. She’s written two books on writing, Get That Novel Started and Get That Novel Written, both published by Writers Digest Books. Supercharge your manuscript with a critique by this amazing editor.

14. 3 Chapter Children’s Manuscript Critique by Pam van Hylckama Vlieg

3-chapter children’s manuscript critique by Pam van Hylckama Vlieg. Bookalicious Pam is a tour de force among middle grade and young adult authors and publishers. Literary Agent by day, blogger extraordinaire by night, she has become well-known for being able to identify what’s hot, what’s not and what can make your book sell. Let Pam critique your first three chapters and you’re bound to learn how to make your book better.

15. Dramatica Pro Software for Mac and Windows

Dramatica Pro software for Mac or Windows Got a great story but don’t know where to start? Dramatica Pro software is your creative writing partner. Create great characters. Plan your plot from start to finish. Dramatica Pro blasts away those writer’s blocks. Dramatica Pro is the only story development software to receive four stars from Writer’s Digest magazine. Here are some additional details:

Structure your plot

Answer Dramatica’s questions about your characters and plot. This narrows down the possible ways of telling your story to the one that best expresses your vision.

Illustrate your story

Use your story to write specific examples of character arc, story goal, plot points, theme, and conflict. At the click of a button, see how your story’s scenes compare to examples of history’s greatest writers. Create Scenes Weave together all the parts of your story. Determine how elements of character, plot, and theme will be revealed to your audience. Place your examples into specific Acts, Scenes, or Chapters. Use this plot outline to write a killer first draft.

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