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Write a Conference Proposal the Conference Wants and Accepts

Johanna Rothman

Create a conference proposal for talks, workshops, experience reports, and more.

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Do you dream of speaking at a conference? You want to share your successes---and maybe your failures. You can learn to write a conference proposal that has a good chance of being accepted. Instead of starting with the title, start with the outcomes. When you do, you'll craft a proposal that the conference will take.

Learn to:

  • Start with the outcomes
  • Create a compelling abstract
  • Invite readers with your title
  • Connect to your readers with your bio

While I can't guarantee the program committee will accept your proposal, you have a much better chance with these ideas.

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Johanna Rothman

Johanna Rothman, known as the “Pragmatic Manager,” offers frank advice for your tough problems. She helps leaders and teams do reasonable things that work. Equipped with that knowledge, they can then decide how to adapt their product development.

With her trademark practicality and humor, Johanna is the author of 20 books and hundreds of articles. Find the Pragmatic Manager, a monthly email newsletter, and her blogs at jrothman.com and createadaptablelife.com.

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Contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

1.Prepare to Present at a Conference

2.Frame the Proposal

  1. 2.1Sell Your Session with Your Proposal
  2. Start With a Story
  3. 2.2Start Your Proposal

3.Start with Outcomes

  1. 3.1Outcomes Start with Verbs
  2. 3.2See Examples of Outcomes
  3. 3.3Hook the Reader with Actionable Outcomes
  4. 3.4Add to Your Proposal

4.Create Your Abstract

  1. 4.1Hook People with Your Abstract
  2. 4.2Write First For the Program Committee
  3. 4.3Write a Succinct Abstract
  4. 4.4Write a One-Paragraph Abstract
  5. 4.5Test Your Abstract
  6. 4.6Support the Abstract with More Information
  7. 4.7Update Your Outcomes
  8. 4.8Separate the Writing from the Editing
  9. 4.9Add Your Abstract and Update Your Proposal

5.Complete the Proposal

  1. 5.1Define Your Session Type
  2. 5.2Choose Your Session Type
  3. 5.3Complete the Other Parts of the Proposal
  4. Avoid These Three Common Problems When Starting a Talk
  5. 5.4Always Explain the Story Behind the Session
  6. 5.5Explain When Your Ideas Won’t Work
  7. 5.6Complete the Other Fields
  8. 5.7Refine Your Proposal

6.Write a Bio to Establish Your Expertise

  1. 6.1Consider This Template for Your Bio
  2. 6.2Your Speaking Experience Helps the Committee Say Yes
  3. 6.3Iterate on the Proposal and Where to Submit
  4. 6.4Update Your Proposal with Your Bio

7.Hook Your Reader with a Great Title

  1. 7.1Titles Invite and Connect
  2. 7.2Titles Help the Reader Identify with the Problems You Solve
  3. 7.3Check Your Possible Titles with a Headline Analyzer
  4. 7.4Create a Table of Results
  5. 7.5Troubleshoot Your Titles
  6. 7.6Consider These Prompts
  7. 7.7Complete Your Proposal

8.Understand Conference Feedback

  1. 8.1Propose Your Session Early
  2. Famous Speakers Can Spook Reviewers
  3. 8.2Respond to Feedback Fast
  4. 8.3Manage Your Rejection
  5. 8.4Acknowledge Your Feelings
  6. 8.5Manage the Acceptance
  7. 8.6Verify Conference Logistics
  8. 8.7How Much is the Honorarium?
  9. 8.8Write This Down

9.Consider Speaking at a Conference

  1. 9.1Why Propose a Session?
  2. Recognize Impostor Syndrome
  3. 9.2Why Speak at a Conference?
  4. 9.3Decide Which Conferences to Select
  5. 9.4Prepare in Advance for Conferences

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