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IWOSC AUDIOCASSETTE LIBRARY

Our recorded programs give you helpful ideas, tips and strategies...
We have captured on audio tape some of the region's best and brightest editors, writers, publishers, and agents during their appearances at our monthly meetings, seminars, and special events. These programs are specially arranged and designed to enhance the skills and vocational opportunities of independent writers.

Whether you (1) were not a member at the time of the event, (2) were a member but missed an event, (3) attended but merely wish to review the full program in the comfort and privacy of your home or car or (4) wish to retain a complete record for later reference, you'll find an inviting selection below. May the bright ideas and savvy suggestions they offer light your way!

Prices & Ordering

Meetings tapes are $10 for members, $15 for non-members.
Seminar tapes are $15 for members, $25 for non-members.

Send orders, pre-paid, to:
IWOSC
PO Box 34279
Los Angeles, CA 90034

IWOSC List of CDs (since 2/09) and Cassettes (1/09 and before)

Speaker bios and event descriptions may be found on IWOSC's Past Events pages.

Niche/Writing Specialties:

10/29/07 Audio Books: The Hows, Trends & Possibilities Jessica Kaye, Marie Elena Rigo, Jerry Maybrook, Dennis Kao, Ian Rich
7/27/09 Biographies and Memoirs Every Life Tells a Story Digby Diehl, Nat Segaloff, Ina Hillebrandt, Dianne De La Vega, Jennifer Sky Band, Telly
11/22/10 Writing For/With/About Disabilities Elaine Hall (Coach E), Sara Reinertsen, Keith Adams, Libby Slate
3/28/11 Documentaries: The Writer's Vision Illuminated Nat Segaloff, Leslie Neale, Jessica Kivnik, Adam Schomer, Jeffrey Berman, Telly Davidson (moderator)
6/25/07 Going Green: Writing About and For the Environment (Cassette) Sophie Heyman-Uliano, Ty Carlisle, Zach Jordan,Julio Moran (Moderator)
9/27/10 Erotic Writing: Relax, It's Only Sex Jacques Rifkind, Leigh Court, Eden Bradley,
11/17/03 Erotic Writing Grace Zabriskie, Lou Keay, et al
10/26/09 Ghostwriters Emerge To Discuss Their Craft Michael Levin, Claudia Suzanne, Idelle Davidson, Ellen Violette, Robin Quinn (moderator)
5/18/09 CRAFTING HUMOR -- Spinning Funny into Money! Mark Miller, Judy Carter, Marilyn Anderson, Hank Rosenfeld
1/26/09 End of the Music World As We Know It (& What to do about it) Casey Dolan, Scott Yanow, Denise Sullivan, Margaret Wappler, James E. Fowler (moderator)
6/28/10 IWOSC Loves A Mystery: How to Write & Enjoy April Smith, Erica Miner, Dianne Emley, Telly Davidson (moderator)
3/21/09 Newsletters: The Good, the Bad, and the Creative (Sat. Seminar) Debra Eckerling, Tammy Takahashi
3/27/06 Poetry Keven Bellows, Sarah MacLay, Deborah Edler Brown, Catherine Daly, Jim Natal (moderator)
1/26/04 Science Fiction/Fantasy George Johnson
2/23/09 Writing Short Stories: Crafting and Publishing Steve Heller, Christopher Meeks, Mark D'Anna, Bernadette Murphy, Peter A. Balaskas (moderator)
2/22/10 Writing Spiritual Topics Dee Wallace, Richard Jelusich, Todd J. Lyon, Mony Vital, Gemini Adams, Elaine Wilkes
9/24/07 The Art of Theater and Book Reviewing Audio Books: The Hows, Trends & Possibilities

 

Web

2/28/11 Everything Web: An Evolving Medium Steven Sanchez, Cliff Allen, Gary Young
1/25/10 Electronic, POD, and Social Media Annette Fix, Penny Sansevieri, Ellen Reid, Julie Spira
4/18/09 Red Hot Internet Publicity 2.0 (2 CDs)       

 

Publishing

1/31/11 The Future of Publishing Ellen Reid, Brad Inman, Tyson Cornell, Ashley & Carolyn Grayson, Kim-from-LA, Telly Davidson (moderator)
6/19/10 Get Published Gemini Adams
1/28/08 Publishing Trends  

 

Marketing/PR

7/26/10 Making Your Own Opportunities In Writing Terri Cheney, Jon Dorf, Larry Nemecek, Paul Ryan, Tracy Trivas, Marilyn Anderson (moderator)
5/24/10 Getting the Buzz on: Marketing Your Book Shannon Hammer, Maggie Anton, Bill Saleeby, Marilyn Anderson, Cliff Carle, John Seeley, Janie Hewson
5/15/10 You’re So Brilliant! Why Don’t They Buy? Ann Convery
6/29/09 Getting the Buzz on: Marketing Your Book Annette Fix, Theresa Fogrty, Thora Gabriel, Antoinette Kuritz, Penny Sansevieri, John Seeley
4/18/09 Red Hot Internet Publicity 2.0 (2 CDs)      
3/30/09 A Writer’s Platform: The Jumping-off Place for Success Ina Hillebrandt, DeeDee Phelps, Lois Rose, Brenda Avadian, John Seeley (moderator)

 

Agents

5/2/11 Agents Update 2011 (Agents Panel) Paul S. Levine, Ashley & Carolyn Grayson, Taylor Martindale, Jennifer Rofé, Greg Gertmenian, Ivan Hoffman, Robin Quinn (moderator)
4/26/10 Literary Agents 101: Finding and Working with Representation Natalie M. Fischer, Angela Rinaldi, Sally Van Haitsma, Michael S. Klein (atty), Robin Quinn (moderator)
4/27/09 Agents Panel: Finding and Working with Representation Vanessa Livingston, B.J. Robbins, Tim Wager, Kelly D. Sonnack, Jonathan Kirsch, atty., Robin Quinn (moderator)

 

Editing/Proofreading/Grammar

11/23/09 Editor: Don’t Let The Books You Write Leave Home Without One Ron Kenner, Flo Selfman, Roberta Edgar, Robin Quinn, Monica Faulkner, Lisa Marguerite Mora, Ina Hillebrandt (moderator)
2/16/08 Why Editing and Proofreading Matter Flo Selfman, Monica Faulkner
1/21/06 Where Do I Put the Apostrophe? Flo Selfman

 

Graphics

10/27/08
Everything Graphic        
              

 

Magazine Editor/Trends

9/21/09 Magazine Editors Panel Deborah Shadovitz, Nancie Clare, Andrew Harmon, Erin Weingar
9/22/08 Magazine Editors' Summit 2008   
1/28/08 Publishing Trends   
11/19/07 Top Magazine Editors Talk Trends Degen Pener, Sean O'Meara, Raspin Stewart

 

Hollywood

3/22/10 From Books to Film, Getting the Hollywood Treatment Dan Watanabe, Barney Lichtenstein, Marvin J. Wolf, Telly Davidson (moderator)
7/7/07 Mariette Hartley with Digby Diehl Mariette Hartley with Digby Diehl