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We are thrilled to have Kim Hornsby present

at the

2024 Chanticleer Authors Conference focusing on Books to Film! 

Kim Hornsby is a USA Today and Amazon Bestselling Author along with being a sold, multi-optioned, and produced screenwriter. Her Chanticleer Paranormal Book Awards winning novel, The Dream Jumper’s Promise,  is in development with plans to film in late 2024. We are excited for  her Romcom Christmas movie, Christmas in Crystal Creek, that is slated for filming in 24/25. She teaches adaptation of books to scripts across North America. Kim has a diverse portfolio of scripts and novels that include Christmas, thrillers, and stalkers, although not in the same story.

Kim Hornsby, a young white woman with blonde hair and glasses wearing a stylish yellow jacket with a blue scarf

Top 25 Screenwriters to Watch in 2024, Kim Hornsby

We are beyond thrilled to have this long-time Chanticleerian join us again at CAC24 where she will present, teach, sit on panels, and participate. Kim will share her Books to Film journey with us along with the Tips and Tricks she has picked up on it. Don’t miss out on her special Kaffeeklatsch session either!

Sessions that Kim Hornsby will present:

  • Writing the Hollywood Adaptation Master Class Workshop – Please click here to register for Kim’s Master Class. 
    • This book to film class is specifically an adaptation guide. Learn how to take your book, extract the scenes needed for a movie and turn it into a script. She concentrates on Plotting and Formatting (for film) with all the tips and tricks.
    • Thursday, April 18, 2 p.m. until 6 p.m.
  • Learn the Power of Pitch Decks, Log Lines, and Quick Pitches to Your Own Original Story to make an exec or producer realize they have to have this movie.
  • From Novel to Production – The Story of Dream Jumper’s Promise
  • How to Write the “TV movie” (which covers Hallmark Christmas, Lifetime Thrillers, and the 9 Act Script).
  • Why Write a Series Panel
  • Multi-Author Anthologies – the Why and How Panel In this session, Kim will touch on how she got her USA Bestseller status through a targeted campaign with other authors.
  • Life After You Finish Your Screenplay – 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.

All this and more, at the 2024 Chanticleer Authors Conference and the Chanticleer International Book Awards Banquet and Ceremony. 

CAC24  Dates:  April 18th – April 21st, 2024 

  • Thursday, April 18th – Master Classes
  • Friday and Saturday, April 19th & 20th – Keynote Luncheons, Conference Sessions, Kaffeeklatsches, Networking “Happy Hours”
  • Saturday Evening, April 20th – The 2023 CIBA Banquet and Ceremony
  • Sunday, April 21st – Book Fair by Village Books (more info to come regarding Sunday’s activities). We have a few surprises in mind 🙂

CAC24 and the 2023 CIBA Banquet and Ceremony will be held at the Sheraton Four Points on Lakeway Avenue, Bellingham, Wash.  Centered amid popular downtown attractions, the Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center is a haven of contemporary comfort and conveniently located. 

Discounted room rates are available until the block is filled or March 18th. Click here to access the link and info. 

Please check back often for the latest information about CAC24!

Don’t Delay! Register Today! Seating is limited.