IAMCRE8TIVE
Cre8tiveCon is a free conference that brings emerging literary creatives with educators and skilled professionals in publishing and film who are knowledgeable and skilled in their field.
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Chicago Schedule | Theme: Discovery
Discover your voice, style, resources, and connections.
Orientation and Cre8tive Vow
9:00 AM
Meet the Mistress of the Ceremony and founder of Cre8tiveCon, Tamika Newhouse. Review your workbook, prepare your schedule, and network with other attendees.
The Download on Audio Storytelling
9:30 AM 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 - Founder & CEO of Afros & Audio
Law 101 for Creatives w/ The Landery Law
10:30 AM EST
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 Landery, Attorney
Black Librarians Speak Out
11:30 AM EST
Sparking a conversation with Librarians and authors; we dive into the importance of supporting your local libraries and explore opportunities that can align writers with their local branches to in partnership with BCALA
A round-table talk featuring:
Moderator: Chandra Sparks Splond, Founder of Black Fiction Addiction
Shauntee Burns, BCALA President
Ashley Little, Publisher and Best selling author
Saundra N., Entertainment Publicist
Creating Memorable Characters
12:30 PM EST
Characters are the driving force of every novel. Without strong characters, your book will not capture the reader’s attention. In this masterclass, you’ll learn what makes a three-dimensional character that your readers will remember long after they put down your book.
Instructor: Phoenix Williams
Books That Make You Go OOOO
1:30 PM EST
Dedicated to romance writers, we highlight their stories and discuss their take on the image of Black love in books & film in partnership with Libro.fm
A round-table talk featuring:
Moderated by Jalia Pettis
Iesha Malon of Rosa's Cafe BookStore,
Charlene Rhinehart, Author
Tiara Larae Johnson, Author
The Lazy Author’s Guide to the Bestseller’s List
2:30 PM EST
For some authors, marketing is a four-letter word. If that’s you, then you’ll definitely want to take this masterclass. Phoenix Williams will break down her process of marketing that has repeatedly propelled her to the top of the bestseller’s list.
Instructor: Phoenix Williams
HerLenz | A dive into the females perspective of storytelling
3:30 PM EST
A deep dive into the realities of being a Black woman in the industry as we explore the importance of the female's perspective of storytelling in films. In partnership with Black TV and Film Collective
A talk series featuring:
Moderator: Samantha Callender
Letitia Guillory, Writer & Producer
Armani Martin, Filmmaker
The Life of A Scene
4:30 PM EST
Creative Writer Shalisha Bynoe will be discussing action, dialogue, and subtext within screenwriting. Each element can strengthen the bones of the story, create tension, and spark an endless amount of intrigue.
Instructor: Shalisha Bynoe
How to Publish: which journey is right for you?
5:30 PM EST
Publishers, independent writers, and agents speak on the different elements of publishing and break down the benefits of independent vs. traditional publishing. powered by Ingram Book Group
Instructor: Myrna Gayle
CRE8TIVECON SPEAKERS
Discover your voice, style, resources, and connections.
Tamika Newhouse
Entrepreneur and Producer
Attorney Omar Landrey
Entrepreneur and Producer
Myrna Gale | Publisher
Entrepreneur and Producer
Edwina Martin-Arnold | Author
Entrepreneur and Producer
Letitia Guillory | Writer & Producer
Phoenix Williams
Dr. Ashley Little
Iesha Malon of Rosa's Cafe BookStore
Shalisha Bynoe | Screenwriter
Charlene Rhinehart | Author
Jalia Pettis | Media Personality
Shauntee Burns-Simpson | BCALA President
Chandra Sparks Splond Founder of Black Fiction Addiction
Armani Martin | Filmmaker
Samantha Callender | Journalist | Writer
Tiara LaRae Johnson | Author
Talib Jasir | Founder & CEO of Afros & Audio
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