CAC24 Schedule (a work-in-progress)
Below is the latest list of CAC 24 sessions
(updated March 11, 2024)
TWO Master Classes on Thursday
Master Writing Craft Workshop with Amazon Bestselling Author D.D. Black (also w/a) A.C. Fuller
Incorporating Mystery and Suspense Techniques Into Any Genre—Fiction or Memoir
Thurs., April 18th, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Registration Required
Master Books to Film Screenwriting Workshop with sold, multi-optioned, and produced screenwriter, Kim Hornsby
Writing the Hollywood Adaptation
Thursday, April 18th 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Registration Required
CAC24 Conference Sessions
Book to Film Sessions
Writing the Hollywood Adaption – Masterclass – Thursday
Learn the Power of Pitch Decks, Log Lines, and Quick Pitches
From Novel to Production – The Story of Dream Jumper’s Promise
How to Write the “TV Movie”
Marketing for Screen Writers
How to Read a Film (so you can write a Book to Film work)
How to Design a Smashing Screenplay: The Importance of Planning and Outlining a Story Before Your Write
Marketing
Working with Ingram
Marketing for Indie Authors
Multi-Author Anthologies – the Why and How You Should Do Them
How to market your work, yourself, be seen by producers, execs, studios. How to get a Lit Manager or Agent and if you need one.
Series: Creating and Developing a Series. Why You Should and How Panel
Going Wide—Selling Your Books Internationally
Selling On Amazon – How to Up Your Game
Getting Your Books into Libraries – Panel
Multi-Author Anthologies – the WHY and HOW for your Book Marketing Strategy
AI, ChatGPT, Alphabet Soup, Future of Publishing
CHAT GPT
AI intro with Argus – Creating Cover Ideations & Story Telling Collateral
Pitching with Kiffer Brown
Alphabet Soup – SEO, Metadata, Tagging, ISBNs, and more
Story Telling / Writing Craft
Dynamic Dialogue: The Art of Subtext
Grabbing the Reader’s Interest and Not Letting Go – Techniques and Strategies
Writing the Short Story
Look Out! He’s Behind You!
Power Moves to Make Your Story UNDENIABLE
Women’s Fiction Writing
Get to Know Your Characters – A new perspective
Incorporating the Mystery Genre Into Any Genre – Master Class
Pacing and Plotting
Series Planning
Writing Life
The Five Best Pieces of Advice I Ignored – D.D. Black
Healthy Habits for the Writing Life – Tana Hope
Do’s and Don’ts for Book Events – Paul Hanson & Chloe Hovind
Social Media Platforms and Expanding Your Readership
Intro to TikTok
Intro to REELS
Podcasting
Audiobooks
LIVE Podcast Interview with Kim Hornsby on the True Fiction Podcast hosted by Reenita Malhotra Hora
LIVE Podcast Interview with D.D. Black on Author in the Headlights hosted by Strider Klusman
Increasing Your Email List and Expanding Your Readership – Tips and Tools that Work!
More Sessions are Added Weekly
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View the CAC24 Confirmed Speakers as of March 11, 2024
CAC24 – Thursday, April 18, 2024 –
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Morning Master Writing Class with D.D. Black.
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Afternoon Master Book to Film Class with Kim Hornsby
CAC24 – Sheraton Four Points on Lakeway Avenue, Bellingham, Wash. with free and easy parking.
Pacific Time | Thursday 4/18/24 CAC24 Topics and Presenters
Registration will be on the second floor at the Sheraton Four Points on Lakeway Avenue, Bellingham, Wash. Second Floor by elevator or staircase (also known as the Library) Master Class – San Juan Island Session Room |
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9:15 a.m. until 1 p.m. | Incorporating Mystery and Suspense Techniques Into Any Genre—Fiction or Memoir/Non-Fiction Narrative with D.D. Black |
Lunch on Your Own 1 -2pm | Lunch is available at the Sheraton at the B-Town Kitchen and at Chinuk. Fred Meyers has a deli bar and a Starbucks. Lakeway Teriyaki is in the same center as Fred Meyer’s hypermarket. Whole Foods is across the street from Fred Meyers. They have hot and cold buffets, pizza & beer, sandwiches and more. Saigon Cafe and Port of Subs are is located by Whole Foods, and Cruising Coffee has to go bagels, sandwiches and coffee. Woods Coffee is across the street. |
2 p.m. until 6 p.m. | Writing the Hollywood Adaptation with Kim Hornsby |
The Sheraton’s B-Town Kitchen and Outdoor Patio with Heaters and the inviting Fireplace Lobby is where you will find Chanticleerians gathering after dinner and on breaks.
CAC24 – Friday, April 19, 2024 – Day 2
Friday 4/19/24 CAC24 Topics and Presenters TBD – All Times are PST (PACIFIC/LAX/SEATTLE)
Pacific Time |
FRIDAY – Whatcom Room |
FRIDAY – San Juan Room
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FRIDAY – Mt. Baker Room |
FRIDAY – Fairhaven Room aka Ballroom, Bookroom, Kaffeeklatsches
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8:30 – end of day | Registration – All Day
Book room opens Saturday! |
Room opens at 9 a.m.
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Room opens at 9 a.m.
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9:10 – 10:00 | ||||
10:15 – 11:00 a.m. | Marketing for Indie Authors – DD Black | |||
11:15 – 12:15 | How to Write the TV movie | |||
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch Time – no session | Lunch Time – no session | Lunch Time | Lunch Keynote: D.D. Black |
1:45 – 2:45 | |
Kaffeeklatsch D.D. Black |
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3:00 – 4:00 | Dynamic Dialogue: The Art of Subtext with Susan Meyers | |||
4:15 – 5:15 | ||||
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
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See you at the Networking/Social Time in the Ballroom! | See you at the Networking/Social Time in the Ballroom! | See you at the Networking/Social Time in the Ballroom! | Cocktail Time! Cash Bar is open. Appetizers served at 6 p.m. |
9 p.m. until ? | Meet us in the B-Town Kitchen & Raw Bar with outdoor fireplaces. |
CAC24 – Saturday, April 20, 2024 – Day 3
Registration – All Day in the Library, second floor beside of the elevator
Pacific Time |
SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2024Whatcom Room |
San Juan Room | Mount Baker Room |
Saturday Ballroom aka Fairhaven Room – Book Room |
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9 a.m. | Bring your books to Consign with Village Books | |||
9:10 – 10:00 a.m. | Working with Independent Bookstores – Paul Hanson & Chloe Hovind | |||
10:15 – 11:15 a.m. | Writing the Short Story with Lucas Southworth | |||
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Do’s and Don’ts for Book Events – Paul Hanson | |||
12:30 – 1:30 | Lunch Time with Key Note: Mark Berridge | |||
1:45 – 2:45 | How to Design a Smashing Screenplay- Lucas Southworth | |||
3:00 – 4 p.m. | Grabbing the Reader’s Interest and Not Letting Go – Susan Meyers | |||
4:15 – 5:15 p.m. | ||||
5:30 – 7 p.m.
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See you at the Networking/Social Time in the Ballroom! | See you at the Networking/Social Time in the Ballroom! | See you at the Networking/Social Time in the Ballroom! | Cocktail Time! Cash Bar is open. Appetizers served at 6 p.m.
Complimentary Author Photos by Wayne Rogge Book Store is OPEN = Village Books |
7:00 p.m. | The CIBA Banquet and Ceremony | |||
Ongoing Book Sales | ||||
Evening 10 p.m. | Join us in the BTown Bar & Patio |
CAC24 – Sunday, April 21, 2024 – Day 4
Join us Sunday Morning at the Kaffeeklatsches and Ask the Expert Round Tables in the Fairhaven Room (aka Ballroom)
We will move out of the Sheraton by one p.m. on Sunday. You can find Kiffer and David at Village Books Fairhaven.
And then join us in the afternoon at Village Books Fairhaven for the Chanticleer Book Fair.
*As always, schedule may change. We are still working out the details with Village Books for this new type of book fair on location at the VB Fairhaven location.*
To participate at the signing/tabling event, you must have a a pre-assigned area and time at the Fairhaven Village Bookstore. There are a limited number of spots.
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9:30 – Noon |
Kaffeeklatsches and Ask the Expert Round Table Discussions in the Ballroom. Do drop in for some coffee or tea. |
1:00 p.m. | Book Fair Set-up and Check In at Village Books – Must have pre-assigned area and time. * |
Front of Store | 1pm 2pm 3pm 4 pm |
Memoir/Biography/Journalism | |
Childrens | |
YA | |
Supernatural Fiction
Mysteries / Thrillers Enterprise/How To Historical Fiction Romance
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This is the CAC24 Schedule as of March 11, 2024 – All information is subject to change.
Finalists will be recognized Friday Evening
All CIBA Winners will be announced Saturday Evening.
Official Notification: There will be a final sweep and recheck of the 2023 Award Winners before the Official 2023 Announcement Posting. These postings will begin on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024.
Please check back as we update and tweak the schedule! Looking forward to seeing you soon!