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CRE8TIVECON

⋆ TAMIKA NEWHOUSE ⋆ SHAWN BLANCHARD ⋆ SAMANTHA CALLENDAR ⋆ MYRNA GAYLE ⋆ DARLENE RINGO ⋆ CHANDRA SPARKS SPLOND ⋆ PHEONIX WILLIAMS ⋆ SHALISHA BYNOE ⋆ SHAUNTEE BURNS-SIMPSON ⋆

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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.

Welcome

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.

Creative Clinic

Is this thing on?: Creating A Successful Podcast

9:30 AM EST

Podcasting is a huge business and it seems like everyone is starting one. So, how can you stand apart? In this Creative Clinic, you’ll hear from successful podcasters on the different paths to success as well as what makes a podcast unique.

Masterclass

Law 101 for Creatives w/ The Landry Firm

10:30 AM EST

Writers know how to write but often lack the legal knowledge they need to know to advance their careers. Dive into understanding contracts, copyrights, and the best legal route for your growing brand.

Instructor: Omar Landry

Creative Roundtable

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 what opportunities can align with yours powered by BCALA

Masterclass

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

Creative Roundtable

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. powered by Libro.fm

Moderated by Samantha Callender

Masterclass

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

Panel

Lights, Cameras, and all the Action! Avoiding Industry Pitfalls

3:30 PM EST

The film industry is filled with ups, downs, twists, and turns and you should be prepared for them all. During this panel, four-film industry veterans discuss industry-based challenges and how to overcome them. A talk series powered by Black and TV Film Collective

Masterclass

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

Creative Clinic

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