SAVE $50 AND REGISTER NOW!
Registration is open for the 2019 Colorado Gold Conference. If you haven’t yet registered, get to it—you’ll be so glad you did! One reason: the conference price goes up by $50 on June 30. Beat that date and save.
If you have already registered, welcome! This year’s conference has a powerful lineup of literary agents and editors who are actively acquiring all genres of commercial fiction. In addition, there’s a lively variety of new workshops, classes, and services designed to enlighten, encourage, and inspire you! Read on so you’ll feel right at home from the very start of the conference, whether this is your first one or the next of many.
NEW ROOM LOCATOR
The conference will be held again this year at the Renaissance Hotel near the old Stapleton airport at 3801 Quebec Street (I-70 and Quebec). Like many other RMFW members I’ve talked with, I often found myself looking at the schedule at the last minute and wondering where this or that event was being held. This year, conference organizers Susan Brooks and Pam Nowak showed me an easy way to find my way around the hotel and get to that class, workshop, or editor appointment.
Take a look at the image on the right, and you’ll see how simple it is. 
All rooms named after rivers are on the ballroom level (“B” on the elevator), all rooms named after cities are on the atrium level (“A” on the elevator), and all rooms named after mountains are on the third floor.
Easy peasy! After checking in to the hotel, take the elevator or escalator to the ballroom level to find the registration desk. You’ll see a poster-sized version of this layout there, as well as a reminder on the back of the conference program you’ll receive when you register, so you’ll always know which floor you need.
NEW LOCATION FOR BOOKSTORE AND SIGNING
You’ll find the bookstore and signing event in the Aspen room, on the atrium level just behind the restaurant. This will simplify things and eliminate the need to relocate inventory for the signing.
SPECIAL ADD-ON PROGRAMMING
In addition to the wealth of workshops presented during conference, the Friday intensive workshops will be offered again, and a Thursday intensive workshop has been added. Check them out on page 9 of the 2019 conference brochure! You must register in advance for these programs, so peruse them now to ensure you don’t miss out. Here are some highlights.
Thursday intensive workshop
A Book in a Day | Deborah Dixon | 9:00AM – 4:30PM
Deborah Dixon, author and president of BelleBooks, gained fame in the literary world with her GMC book, which explained the importance of goal, motivation, and conflict. Her intensive workshop will show how these elements work with the mythic structure of Joseph Campbell’s hero’s journey structure to help writers create strong plots and compelling characters.
Friday intensive workshops
I’m so impressed with the variety of workshops offered this year. Here they are at a glance. The hardest part is deciding which one to attend! You’ll find more information in the conference brochure.
A Marketing Class highlighting tips, tricks, and proven techniques to market your work | Dacia Arnold | 8:00 – 11:50AM
If you have books ready to market, this workshop offers a wealth of helpful information.
Adrenaline Rush: Writing Suspense Fiction | John Gilstrap | 8:00 – 11:50AM
Through lively lectures and writing exercises, students get a peek at the skeleton that gives structure to the stories that keep us reading long into the night.
All the Secrets: an In-Depth Guide on Book to Film | Sara Dahmen | 8:00 –11:50AM
How to get your novel into the movie theaters, with insider secrets from an author who’s done it.
Character Building: an In-Depth Study | Aimie Runyan and Andrea Catalano | 8:00 – 11:50AM
For the writer who is getting established but has a strong grasp on writing craft in general.
Hands-On Honing | Susan Mackay Smith | 8:00 – 11:50AM
Beginning or intermediate writers with a completed draft submit pages and a synopsis at least 10 days before conference to the presenter and fellow participants.
How to Growth Hack a Bestseller | Liz Pelletier | 8:00 – 11:50AM
The principles of growth hacking must be implemented long before we release our books. Apply these techniques when writing, editing, and marketing your novel.
Self-Publishing: Soup to Nuts | Lisa Manifold & Corinne O’Flynn | 8:00 – 11:50AM
Both USA Today bestselling authors, this dynamic duo will show you a path to indie publishing awesomeness and help you develop your own plan with confidence.
Writing the Ensemble Cast | Angie Hodapp | 8:00 – 11:50AM
Analyze over 20 blockbusters that feature unforgettable ensemble casts. Master multiple character arcs, webs, and points-of-view. For intermediate and professional authors.
Remember that all these add-on programs require advance registration. Check them out today and don’t miss this chance to strengthen your craft and marketing skills.
Coming in my July blog…more Conference 411! Why are all those happy people wearing yellow arm bands, and what does it mean? News about Friday genre tables, and more.