Despite our differences, all of us have one thing in common – our love for pets and passion for writing about them. As one who falls in the category of aspiring author, it was quite an educational experience for me being in the company of so many talented and gifted people – you all further inspired me to continue on my venture to get my book published and have given me the renewed strength and passion I needed to bring this project to the next level.

-Deb Barnes




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EDITOR SIGN-UP

The face of publishing is changing. Some of the editors that came last year have let us know that their magazines are not being written by freelancers, but by in-house staff only. Other editors are limited in the quantity of pet books that their publishing houses are buying and printing. There are less opportunities for us all so we have to work harder to find writing assignment.

In 2012, our visiting editors will only be available for two-hour time periods. During their scheduled times, Editors will meet with 10 individuals (5 individuals for 12 minutes each per hour), with a ten-minute break between hours. All meetings will start promptly and will be timed to stay on schedule.

All Editors will determine their criteria for meeting writers. Criteria could include: new writers, writers with book proposals only, and writers who are interested in memoir only.

Sign-ups to meet with Editors will take place on Friday, February 3, 2012 starting at 12:01 AM. We will not accept sign-up sheets before or after that date. Please email your sign-up sheet to meet with Editors to info@petwritingconference. Results will be made on a first come basis. We will not notify you of the results by the on Monday, February 6th. Please read the criteria for meeting with Editors.


Editors are available during the following times:
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Allan Reznik, Dogs in Review

10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m
Wayne Barr, Barron's Publishing
Ernie Slone, Dog Fancy
Wendy Toth, NBC Digital Networks-Petside.com

1:10 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.
Susan Segrest, VetStreet
Mary Tobler, ZooToo.com

Susan Logan, Cat Fancy will meet with at pre-determined time prior to the conference.

*We are working hard to secure more editors for your to meet.







AGENT SIGN-UP

We are pleased to announce that many of our agents will be returning in 2012 but we are excited to inform you that we have some new Agents that will be available to meet you in one-on-one sessions. Please be advised that Agents will only meet with pet writers during the conference on February 11, 2012.

Agents will only be available for two-hour time periods. During their scheduled times, Agents will meet with 10- individuals (5 individuals for 12 minutes each per hour), with a ten-minute break between hours. All meetings will start promptly and will be timed to stay on schedule.

All Agents will determine their criteria for meeting writers. Criteria could include: writers with national platforms, writers with book proposals only or writers who are interested in dog training.

Sign-ups to meet with Agents will take place on Friday, February 3, 2012 starting at 12:01 AM. We will not accept sign-up sheets before or after that date. Please email your sign-up sheet to meet with Agents to 362 email to info@petwritingconference. Results will be made on a first come basis. We will not notify you of the results by the end of Monday, February 6th. Please read the criteria for meeting with Agents.


9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Rita Rosenkranz

1:30 p.m - 3:30 p.m.
Gina Panettieri, Talcott Notch Literary