Is your creative work legally protected? Have you been given a contract to sign and no clue what it entitles you to? Can you confirm that you’ve been appropriately paid for your creative genius? Dive into understanding contracts, copyrights, and the best legal route for your growing brand.

Instructor: Omar Landry

Moderator: Brittany Miller

Girl Take Care of You Panel

11:30 AM EST

Panelists:

Sierrah Chavis
Mel Chante
Denise Kelley
Danielle Latrice

Masterclass

Let's Talk About Publishing

12:00 PM EST

In this class, you will learn step-by-step instructions on writing, marketing, and publishing your book in less than four months. Taught by a bestselling author whose last several bestsellers were written in less than a month, this masterclass will make sure you're prepared to release your next book within the next few months.

Instructor: Phoenix Williams

Masterclass

I Am Creative Artists Talk

12:30 PM EST

Tia Williams is an American novelist and editor. She has published six books and is best known for The Accidental Diva, The Perfect Find, and Seven Days in June. She is also a long-time fashion editor and the current editorial director for the Estée Lauder Companies.

Moderated by w/Tia Williams & Brittani Krystin

Movie Screening

Short Film

1:15 PM EST

Meet Bobby Hutley is a director, producer, writer, and editor who began his journey as a filmmaker at the age of ten years old. Upon seeing his knack for storytelling, his teachers began to encourage him to submit short films and mini-docs instead of written assignments.

Instructor: Moderator: J. “JC” Carrington

Masteclass

Do The Write Thing: Curating A Career in Literature Behind The Pen.

1:30 PM EST

Instructor: Ardre Orie

Panel

ACCESS TO HOLLYWOOD PANEL

2:15 PM EST

For many years Hollywood has been a portal for artists to share their stories and as black creators, having access to Hollywood is our gateway to inspire many with our anecdotes. This truly will allow us to control our narrative, how others view us, and how we view ourselves. This conversation expresses the evolution of Hollywood and the black community

Panelists:

Booker T. Mattison -Producer/Writer
Maggie Bush - Writer
Cas Sigers
Oluwaseun Babalola

Instructor: Clarence Miller

Roundtable

GET SCENE! A PUBLICIST A ROUNDTABLE TALK

3:00 PM EST

Join publicists and social media influencers for a roundtable about being a Black publicist in the industry and how aspiring talent can benefit from having a publicist.

Panelists:

Sarah Busby
Jonell Whitt
Talia Oliver
Ali Roc

Moderator: MiAsia Symone

Workshop

Adapting Your Story for Stage: Considerations for Theatre

3:30 PM EST

Instructor: Nina Fox

AUDIO STORYTELLING STAGE 11-4 PM

Locations: Constellations - 135 Auburn Ave NE Suite 201, Atlanta, GA 30303

In-Person

AUDIO STORYTELLING STAGE 11-4 PM

Locations: Constellations
135 Auburn Ave NE Suite 201, Atlanta, GA 30303

Workstation

Blogger Cafe

10:00 AM EST

Workshop

The Download on Audio Storytelling

2:00 PM EST

This workshop will encourage creatives of all genres and mediums to reimagine their work as engaging and interactive audio. Discover why audio storytelling is a viable market for creatives to reintroduce their work to a new and ever-growing audio audience. Join Talib Jasir, Founder of Afros & Audio to explore opportunities for sound immersive audio books or fiction and non-fiction podcasts by writers just like you.

Instructor: Talib Jasir

Workshop

Social Media Content class

3:00 PM EST

Instructor: Valerie Thompkins

Workshop

What You Have To Get Them vs. What You Need To Keep Them

4:00 PM EST

This session is a writer’s crash course in identifying and connecting with your audience’s vulnerabilities. We’ll discuss the process of crafting unique consumer experiences and finding your brand’s voice. We’ll also break down the emotional & mental tactics needed to keep your audience wanting more.

Instructor: Chántelle Agbro

PARTY URBAN BOOK BASH 6-10 PM

Location: Atlantucky - 170 Northside Dr SW suite 96, Atlanta, GA 30313
Terry McMillan tribute | Waiting to Exhale soundtrack and book swap

Our special sponsors

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Schedule

CRE8TIVECON SESSIONS 10-5PM

THE HARLEQUIN YOU DON’T KNOW

CRE8TIVECON SESSIONS | 10-5PM

Law 101 for Creatives w/ The Landry Firm

Girl Take Care of You Panel

Let's Talk About Publishing

I Am Creative Artists Talk

Short Film

Do The Write Thing: Curating A Career in Literature Behind The Pen.

ACCESS TO HOLLYWOOD PANEL

GET SCENE! A PUBLICIST A ROUNDTABLE TALK

Adapting Your Story for Stage: Considerations for Theatre

AUDIO STORYTELLING STAGE 11-4 PM

AUDIO STORYTELLING STAGE 11-4 PM

Blogger Cafe

The Download on Audio Storytelling

Social Media Content class

What You Have To Get Them vs. What You Need To Keep Them

PARTY URBAN BOOK BASH 6-10 PM

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