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Slice Literary Writers’ Conference

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The seventh annual Slice conference draws more than 130 authors, editors, agents and publishing professionals to Downtown Brooklyn, making it one of the top literary networking events in the City. Panels, workshops and mingling opportunities are on the agenda, covering everything from the craft of writing to how to pitch your work and land a book deal—specifically in the areas of fiction, nonfiction, young adult and poetry. Emerging writers can get tips from some of the best in the industry on how to launch and maintain a career in what can often be a tough business.

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