Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Rene Gutteridge discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Rick Ludwig, author of the Maui Mysteries, including most recently Voice of the Victim.

Chapter 1: Introduction
Who Will Win the Golden Ticket (and be interviewed) at WriterCon?

Chapter 2: News
1) The USA Today Bestseller List is Back!
2) Major Publlishers are Using Generative AI—and Agents Want to Stop it!

Chapter 3: Interview with Rick Ludwig
In this interview, the author discusses:
1) how to write honestly;
2) what he learned at writing retreats;
3) the importance of getting good feedback;
4) why he comes to WriterCon each year; and
5) the value of journaling.

Chapter 4: Parting Words
Writing Momentum has posted a pre-conference video for newbies!

Although WriterCon is a large confernce, we still have private opportunities, like the pitch sessions, manuscript reviews, and private consultations. You can schedule one-on-one time with many different knowledgeable people. You can even have lunch with our Guests of Honor, Tosca Lee and Lisa Gardner. That, plus over 60 speakers, three days of classes, and some of the best people in the world should give you more than enough reason to consider coming to WriterCon this year. September 1-4 (Labor Day weekend) in Oklahoma City. For more info, visit our website, www.writercon.com.

Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.

William Bernhardt
www.williambernhardt.com
www.writercon.com