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Roz Monette
is the author edgy fiction for mature young-adult readers. Alex and The Enderson Brothers
was released in July 2006 followed by its sequel, Invisible Shadow, in March 2007.
Roz began her writing career being solely responsible for all its components:
website design, marketing plan, speaking schedule, book signings, etc. Roz is learning to master the ultimate balancing
act of wife, mother, writer, and day job. She has been a speaker at writer's conferences, public libraries, and schools across
the country. No matter what the topic, participants will benefit from Roz’s dynamic speaking style and unbelievable
energy level.
Writing Workshops for Teens
Find Your Voice – Creative
Writing for Teens
If you’ve already discovered the joy of writing, how do you tune in to
your natural creative voice? Are you inspired by your surroundings? Do you need some direction before getting started? Does
your best work come from personal experiences? Teen fiction author, Roz Monette, will share some simple writing exercises
that will uncover your strongest source of creative inspiration and transform it to exceptional writing skills.
Teen Publishing 101
What do you mean I can’t find a publisher until I turn eighteen? How
unfair! Before you let your poems, short stories, and other creative work collect dust until graduation, meet Roz Monette,
teen fiction author. She will share some secret publishing strategies designed just for teens. This session will help you
find professional recognition at an early age, and learn valuable insight to the confusing world of publishing.
Presentations for Writer's Conferences
Marketing to Libraries: It Can Be Done!
The public library system is an important community resource and a valuable
asset to any writer. For the most part, libraries buy books just like everyone else.
Yet there is no common industry practice on how to market a new book to libraries. Roz
Monette will share an inexpensive and effective marketing process that will not only get your book acquired by libraries,
but will increase your exposure and help start “the buzz” around your writing.
Writing the Rockin' Query Letter
Most reputable agents reject over 90% of the query letters they receive.
Learn how to write an attention grabbing query letter and get past the slush pile.
Roz Monette has received positive responses to her query letter from over
40 literary agents before she signed with Sanford J. Greenburger Associates. She has developed a four-step formula that will
drastically increase a writer’s chance of attracting a literary agent. Roz will share her formula and provide personal
critique of participants individual query letters. She will also explain how to research the most reputable agents in the
industry.
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