Voice Lessons: Crafting an Artist Statement That Proves You're Human

A part of Writers Weekend Day 2 (Publishing)

Pay-what-you-can for guaranteed seat; FREE to walk-ups (space depending)

Sponsored by Yerba Buena Partnership

If you’re trying to land grants, residencies, or funding, how can you write a compelling artist statement without hiding behind generic grant-speak, clinical jargon, or AI buzzwords? Author Janine Kovac will lead book critic Britta Stromeyer, publicist Cristina Deptula, and literary agent Rachel Neumann in a discussion on tapping into the genuine voice that allows an author to speak about their own work with clarity and authenticity. Learn tips and tricks for elevating your artistic narrative while keeping your unique point-of-view front and center!