Conference Services

How to make the most of your time at the HACWN Conference!

Beyond the dozens of incredible seminars you will have the opportunity to sit in on, here are some more services we offer at the HACWN conference. Make sure you plan ahead in order to make the most of your time at the conference!

Connecting With The Pros

At the conference you can sign up for free 10-minute appointments with faculty members to show them your manuscript, pitch ideas, or discuss your writing. You will sign up for these appointments at the conference on a first-come, first-serve basis. Also chat with faculty and others about your ideas at lunch, coffee breaks, and other times!

First Pages

When editors and agents pick up a manuscript, what makes them read on — or quickly put the manuscript down? Through “First Pages, an editor/agent panel will read the first page of your manuscript (author’s name is not read) and discuss in a forum setting: “Would I keep reading or would I reject this (and why)?”

Send in your first page, double-spaced, of any manuscript or poem, and $7 for your manuscript. A limited number will be accepted. The editors will respond on Friday night (all invited to this whether you submit to first pages or not). Get the insight you need to get published. Email Jeanette at HACWN@earthlink.net if you’re interested in participating.

Pro / Faculty Dinner

IF YOU’RE A PROFESSIONAL HACWN MEMBER, you are welcome to attend dinner with this year’s HACWN faculty members on Friday early evening. During this time you can network with the editors around the table. Cost is only $16, but this is limited to HACWN members who are at the Professional level membership.

Paid Critiques And Services

We’re offering several services to help you be the best professional possible and to fit your needs. Each paid critique is $40 for 20 minutes of personalized attention with faculty members:

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Manuscript Critiques

A favorite service for years! Send in your materials ahead of time and the faculty member of your choice will come to the conference prepared to sit down with you for 20 uninterrupted minutes to give you feedback on your writing (article up to 2500 words, or a book proposal with one sample chapter). Email Jeanette at HACWN@earthlink.net. We will schedule a time for you to meet with faculty members and let you know, usually the day or two before the conference.

Personal Coaching Session

 

Are you stuck between an idea and the first paragraph? Have you wondered how to find the best writing plan that fits with your personality? Take the next steps with the help of a coach.

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Website and Blog Critiques

Do you have a blog or website you’d like to get feedback on? Or perhaps some social media feedback? Get pro input to make your internet presence reflect your goals. Prepare a one-page report about the focus and purpose of your media and provide a link.

You can sign up for this by noting it on your registration. For questions, contact HACWN@earthlink.net.

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Marketing through MailChimp and Linked-In Coaching

Would you like some guidance, feedback, and assistance on your professional presence and marketing

support areas? Anne Rauth has worked for Hallmark and H&R Block, and currently works with Mercy and

Truth, helping companies and individuals get out their messages and build support. She is passionate about

providing feedback and ideas to help others succeed in their ministries.

Portrait Services

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