Testimonials
“I was a Director of Contracts for major NYC publishers for over 30 years. After teaching various book publishing classes (You Wrote A Book, Now What?) and attending writers conferences as a guest speaker, I decided to create Unicorn Writers’ Conference and share my knowledge and experience with others.”
~ Jan Kardys
“I have been working on my story for over two years. Though the journey has been a long one, the most valuable resource I have encountered has been attending the Unicorn Writers’ Conference. Not only were the speakers well known within the publishing industry, the information they provided was raw and real. I will be sure to attend the next one!”
⁓ Jessica Haight
“A perfect mix of the inspiring and the practical, the Unicorn Writers’ Conference left me eager to write and excited to publish. I met great people, participated in meaningful discussions, learned a lot about the publishing world, and wrote a new poem. What a great day for writers!”
⁓ Kate Chadbourne
“Unicorn Writers’ Conference offers a vast range of workshops covering traditional and self-publishing territory. The speakers are top notch, enthusiastic and interested in helping writers gain the tools to get published. I have an agent, and I will attend this year to brush up on contracts, marketing, and publicity for my book. Jan Kardys could call her conference ‘What you really need to know to get published!’"
⁓ Nancy Davidson
“As a speaker at the Unicorn Conference I had a unique perspective of seeing writers learn, pitch and succeed. But, as a participant, I was in awe at the quality of the event. The speakers, the organization and, dare I say it, a really great time too! The conference offers a writer tools to improve their craft while networking and ultimately, enjoying a first-rate keynote speaker. I look forward to returning next year and enjoy seeing the conference grow and expand in size and quality with each passing year.”
⁓ Steven Arvanites
“As someone who has aspired to break out as a writer for several years, it is no exaggeration for me to say that the 2010 Unicorn Writer’s Conference literally changed my life. From the keynote speech, to the various workshops, and the one-on-one advice that was shared by seasoned publishing professionals, I received the practical knowledge, inspiration, and most of all, the validation that I needed to finally move this crazy dream of mine into the realm of reality. I can’t wait to go back for more!”
⁓ George Brandt
“I always find the Unicorn Writers’ Conference to be an invigorating and affirming experience. The people who have signed up for my presentation have always been highly motivated, thoroughly engaged, and consistently appreciative of the things I endeavor to share with them about the process of writing. The food and drink ain't half bad either! I encourage both seasoned and aspiring writers to attend the very next UCW they can sign up for. If you want an inside perspective on the process from fellow successful writers, if you want to learn the ins and outs of helping your manuscript flourish throughout the gauntlet of finding an agent and the publishing process, this is the place you want to be!”
⁓ Lee Stringer
The UWC offers it all—feedback sessions with high-powered New York agents and editors, seminars relevant to both novice and seasoned writers, best-selling keynote speakers, and an advanced networking option. But what places this conference a notch above the rest is its intimate setting and the accessibility to the industry’s top notch professionals. I’m thrilled to attend my third Unicorn Conference this spring; to return prepared to meet with agents for my completed historical novel BECOMING JOSEPHINE: THE FIRST EMPRESS. I expect nothing less than a tremendous learning experience and a great time!"
⁓Heather Webb
“I've been to numerous and varied writers' conferences; RWA National, Writers' Retreat Workshop, World Fantasy Con, MWA National, Camp NeCon, Highlights for Children Conference and Cape Cod Writers Conference to name a select few. Unicorn Writers’ Conference provides several unique opportunities--meeting so many New York agents and editors in an intimate setting, learning about the business end of publishing from insiders in the know, and advanced networking. I've been to a lot, but this is the best and the one day event makes it the best for a tight economy dollar as well.”
⁓Marie Sultana Robinson
“The Unicorn Writers’ Conference is the first and only writing conference I’ve attended so far. The quality of the workshops and the knowledge I acquired has become pertinent in my life. As a child, I’ve dreamed of writing a novel. Now that I’m older I feel I am acquiring the detailed education to make that dream a reality and the conference was an important step. With best-selling speakers, invigorating workshops, and overall value, Unicorn Writers’ Conference provided me with the necessary confidence and intellect I need to become an author someday. All college students should look into attending, because the publishing information presented here is not taught in school. ”
⁓Katie Adamek