August 7 & 8, 2008 • Radisson Martinque (32^nd & Broadway) • New York City

The 2008 Backspace Writers Conference brings together top literary agents, acquisitions editors, best-selling authors, and other publishing professionals for two days of workshops, panels, and networking in the heart of the publishing world.

Come meet the people who can make a difference in your career!

Keynote Speakers: Mark Tavani, Senior Editor, Random House; Lee Child, NYTimes bestselling author

Literary Agents: Richard Curtis, Simon Lipskar, Jeff Kleinman, Emmanuelle Alspaugh, Paige Wheeler, Laney Katz Becker, Jenny Bent

Authors: M.J. Rose, Harry Hunsicker, Jason Pinter, Jackie Kessler, Heather Brewer, Gail Konop Baker, Laurel Corona, Lisa McMann, Jenny Gardiner, Danielle Young-Ullman, Claudia Gray

Editors and Other Publishing Professionals: Bella Stander, Jerry Gross, Hilary Rubin Teeman (editor, St. Martin's)

Now accepting early, discounted registrations.

The program is a work in progress. Check the conference website frequently for updates.

2006 Backspace Writers Conference Video