Charity Auction on eBay
Twenty minute one-on-one phone conversation with Writers Digest editor Chuck Sambuchino plus a critique of your query. Chuck Sambuchino is wise in the ways of platform building, social media marketing, how to get an agent, humor writing, and so many other things. Twenty minutes on the phone with him will certainly help your writing career. He works for Writer’s Digest Books and edits the Guide to Literary Agents as well as the Children’s Writers & Illustrators Market. His Guide to Literary Agents Blog is one of the biggest blogs in publishing, and he also blogs for WriterUnboxed.com. You get 20 minutes of his time, plus he’ll critique your query. What’s not to like? And it all goes to support literacy and writing charities.
8. Half Hour One-on-One Pitch with Katharine Sands
Half-hour one-on-one pitch analysis with agent Katharine Sands (at SFWC or via telephone) She’s been called “incomparable”, “amazing”, and “one of a kind”. Katharine Sands is the author of Making the Perfect Pitch: How to Catch a Literary Agent’s Eye, and one great literary agent. Bring her your pitch. During your thirty minutes with her you will be laughing out loud while you learn how to perfect your pitch. She’s irresistible as well as one of the smartest agents around. Plus all the money goes to charity! How can you resist?
9. Half-hour consultation with Martha Alderson
Half-hour plot consultation via telephone with The Plot Whisperer Martha Alderson. You spend most of your time working at the word and scene level of your story. Martha Alderson, aka the Plot Whisperer, supports writers in pushing aside the words to view your novel, memoir or screenplay as a whole. Minus the luster of words and phrases is the structure or form of your expression. Focus exclusively on the action, character and thematic plot lines (and when applicable, the historical, romance, and/or mystery plotlines, too). Mysteries and depth are hiding in your stories right now. It is in the interlocking plotlines that they reveal themselves. This plot phone consultation can take place before you even begin your writing project and just have ideas; during the writing process; or as a final check before sending out the manuscript. Plot consultations in the U.S. are conducted over the telephone while international calls occur via Skype. Speak one-on-one with Martha from wherever you are.
10. Half Hour Consultation with Michael Larsen
Half-hour consultation with nonfiction literary agent Michael Larsen. San Francisco Writers Conference co-director Mike Larsen literally wrote the books on literary agents and non-fiction book proposals. As the co-founder of Larsen Pomada Literary Agents he is eager to find nonfiction books that will excite big and midsize houses: how-to’s, self-help, business, personal finance, popular culture, biography, current affairs, history, medicine, spirituality, inspirational books, trends, technology, the future, and other books with practical, social, or literary value. He is also the author of How to Write a Book Proposal and How to Get a Literary Agent, and co-author of Guerrilla Marketing for Writers: 100 Weapons for Selling Your Work. So if you’ve got a non-fiction book inside you hoping to break free, you could reap enormous benefits from a half-hour one-on-one onsite at the San Francisco Writers Conference at the Mark Hopkins InterContinental hotel.
11. Dinner at LUCE at the SF InterContinental Hotel
Dinner at Luce at the SF InterContinental Hotel. Tasting Menu for Two with Wine Pairing at Luce at the SF InterContinental Hotel. Michelin-starred Luce, located at the San Francisco InterContinental hotel downtown, is a magical experience whether you’re from out of town or live in The City. This amazing auction item is good for two people to enjoy the wonderful tasting menu at Luce, accompanied by wine pairing (tax and gratuity are not included).
Luce offers a dining experience that is the perfect marriage of local flavors and global inspiration focusing on modern American cuisine. Chef de Cuisine Daniel Corey’s approachable menu reflects the surrounding farms of San Francisco and changes according to freshness and seasonality. Pastas and all desserts are made in-house allowing for a truly distinctive dining experience. Luce has been recognized with a Michelin star since 2009.
Here’s an example of the Tasting Menu (value $150):
Amuse Bouche
Chilled Maine Lobster
Celeriac, Persimmon & Fennel Flowers
Fall Vegetable “Consommé”
Chanterelle Mushroom, Pomegranate, Brown Butter
Crispy Sweetbreads & Quail Egg
New Potato, Mustard, Truffle
Pink Pearl Sorbet, Lavender Sable
Abalaone & Calamari
Romanesco, Radish, Lardo
Roasted Squab Breast, Leg Confit
Burnt Onion, Medjool Date, Cauliflower Pear & Ginger Float
Opera Cake, Infused with Maple Syrup Candied Hazelnuts, Candy Cap Ice Cream
Mignardises
One word: AMAZING!
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