After a somewhat neglectful July here at There Are No Rules, I'll soon be on the road and speaking at the Harriette Austin Writers Conference in Athens, Georgia, this weekend. I'm meeting one-on-one with about ten writers for manuscript evaluations/consultations, then presenting two workshops: crafting an irresistible nonfiction book concept or proposal, and (my personal favorite), why the publishing industry is evil and unfair.

If all goes well in wi-fi land, I hope to offer a daily report. Stay tuned. (And if you'll be at the event, please be sure to find me and say hello.)