Nancy Herkness is a lively and entertaining speaker as well as a writer. She has given programs and workshops at Rutgers University Department of Library and Information Science, Rogers Memorial Library in Southampton, NY, the Glen Ridge Adult Enrichment Annex and the Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulphur Springs, WV. In addition, she has made presentations at writers’ groups, numerous bookstores and libraries, and to women’s organizations.
Programs cover topics of interest to the general reading public, librarians, and to other writers. Some of the subjects Nancy speaks about include:
“How to Judge a Book by Its Cover”
More than 2,000 romance novels are published every year, so how is a reader supposed to choose from such a broad assortment? Using colorful visual illustrations from her own library, Nancy Herkness, author of three contemporary romance novels, gives an insider’s view of how to judge a romance by its cover. In addition to surveying the many subgenres of romance, she reveals the bloopers that have occurred in the translation from words to pictures. Did you know that you can tell what a publisher thinks of an author by looking at the cover? Why are some books published in hardcover while others go straight to paperback? What is the history of the “clinch” cover? Join an expert in the field to discover the answers to these questions and more.
“From Blank Screen to Barnes and Noble: The Path to Publication”
Becoming a published author takes hard work, persistence, and plain old good luck. From writing contests to rejection letters, romance novelist Nancy Herkness describes her own path to publication. She explains how she found an agent, condensed her 400-page manuscript into a ten-page synopsis, survived the terrors of agent/editor appointments, and finally reached the nirvana of a publishing contract.
“The Glamorous Life of a Novelist: Exploding the Myths”
Find out from award-winning novelist Nancy Herkness what it’s like to be a published author as she provides an insider’s view of the publishing business. From finances to cover copy to inspiration, Ms. Herkness offers an author’s-eye view of the writing life. Using an informal, freewheeling format, this program encourages questions from the audience on any topic related to being a writer.
“Call Me Ishmael: How to Start Writing and Keep Writing”
“I’ve always wanted to write a book.” How many times have you said that? Award-winning author Nancy Herkness’ workshop helps you change that wish into a reality. She’ll discuss the use of character interviews, the pros and cons of outlining, and the dangers of research as a form of procrastination. Drawing on her own experience and that of other authors, she’ll get you past that first moment of staring at a blank page and freezing in terror. By the end of the workshop, you’ll be on your way to a finished manuscript. Bring pen and paper because you will be writing!
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