Have you been trying for years to have a panel proposal accepted at one of the major literary or humanities conferences, but haven't had any luck? Getting a proposal accepted at AWP, CEA, MLA, PCA, or numerous other conferences is a mélange of art, wordsmithing, and savvy pitching. It may not be your ideas that are wrong, but rather your written proposal's design and delivery. In this four-hour workshop, participants learn:
- What committees seek in an attractive proposal
- How to craft succinct, snackable, and significant descriptions
- Where to locate conferences that are excellent matches
- Why overwriting can kill proposals
- How to recruit and curate your presenters
- How panel titles can make all the difference
- Missteps to avoid in proposals.
Students should be comfortable navigating and researching on websites and sharing written work with classmates. Reserve your seat for this info-packed, virtual session.