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Our pick of the Best Writers Conferences for 2009
Being updated to 09
Conference Criteria: The majority of writers want to learn to sell
what they write. A good conference must stress technique and try to teach the aspiring writer to sell or a selling writer
to upgrade his or her skills. Having run a writers conference in California for 12 years, here are the criteria that
Karen and I established.
A good conference should offer such things as Writing fiction that sells: Romance, Murder
mysteries, Science fiction and more, Travel Writing, Writing for Magazines, Non Fiction which includesl genre such, Pop
psychology, How-to, Business, Self improvement, History, Science and more. Poetry with the emphasis on how to sell,
Memoir (not counted as non-fiction), Screenwriting and similar categories. They should also feature Agents, Authors, Editors,
Publishers and publicists. We don't ask that a conference provide all of these. But we do ask that they focus on getting
their attendees in print. Some of the outstanding conferences are the ASJA conference in New York (non-fiction only)
and the PN WA Summer Writers Conference in the State of Washington. Conferences that stress academic creative writing get
marked down by us.
These are the conferences that in the our list this year. If any conference director
thinks their conference meets out criteria, please e-mail us at dnew@thegrid.net
Duane Newcomb
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Alabama
Alabama Writers Conclave: The Passion and Joy of Writing, July 17-19, 2009
ALABAMA WRITERS' CONCLAVE JULY , Dixon Conference Center Auburn, Alabama
Fiction Nonfiction
Poetry Publishing Authors Evening poetry readings $50/3 days $40/2 days $30/1day
Southern Breeze -- Fall and Spring Conference
Fall Conference-- Spring conference Jan 9 / Feb 24 Annual Springmingle 2009Conference Society of children's book writers and illustrators
-- Southern breeze region , fees, member $190, nonmember $220, student
$200, Birmingham, AL
keynote and guest editors: query letters, creative stands on tried-and-true
themes, humor using headlines to generate a plot and more. www.southern-breeze.org/
Alaska
Sponsored by Kachemak Bay Campus - Kenai Peninsula College /UAA June
12-16- 09. Held in Homer, Alaska, this nationally-recognized writing conference features workshops, readings
and panel presentations in fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and the business of writing. $295 through 5:00pm, May 9, 2008, $185
through May 9 for Univ. of AK admitted degree-seeking student, $335 May 10 through June 5; space available (for everyone)$400
June 6 (onsite only if space allows) iyconf@uaa.alaska.edu
http://writersconference.homer.alaska.edu
Sitka Institute
Sitka Symposium: June .June 25-28,
2009 biography/memoir , fiction, nature/environment,
nonfiction, and poetry. Sitka Alaska, $375($350 early bird ) each symposium includes faculty talks, readings, panel
discussions small group of sessions, and readings, optional manuscript critique. Island@ak..netWww.islandInstituteAlaska.orgJune 25-28, 2009
Wrangll Mountains
Wrangell
Mountains, Writing Workshop. McCarthy, August 12-18, 2009 Alaska focused
on poetry and personal essay, relating to related readings in seminars, manuscript critique. Craft talks,
manuscript workshops, individual discussions, daily writing circles. $385 includes meals and camping.
Lodging available. www.wranglls.Org spandika@yahoo.com
Arizona
February 18-21, 2009, ASU Main Campus Tempe, Arizona Arizona State
University Writers Conference Tempe, Arizona Childrens Fiction Mystery Nature/Environmental Nonfiction Autobiography/memoir
Poetry Screenwriting Travel Agents Authors Editors Publishing 50 presenters literary readings. panels on publishing. $400
includes general admission and small group workshop. Contact: Virginia Piper Center for Creative Writing. www.asu.edu/cwconference clasevents@asu.edu
Arkansas Literary Festival
Arkansas Literary Festival, Spring , April 16-19,
2009.festival, seminars, author readings, panels, discussions. They are of travel
writing, the art of screenwriting, writing tips from the pros, television writing from the inside out -- children's, fiction,
nonfiction, screenwriting, Danny Koonce, e-mail: dkoonce@Comcast.net
Ozark Creative Writers Conference
Ozark Creative Writers Conference, October
8-10, 2009 Eureka Springs, AR, Inn of The Ozarks.Children's, Fiction, Nature/environmental,
Nonfiction, Poetry, Publishing, Romance, Young adult. General fee $100, see website www.ozarkcreativewriters.org Peggy Vining, pvining@aristotle.net
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Lake Tahoe Writer's Conference
At Welcome to the Lake Tahoe Writers Conference
June
12-13-14, 2009 Anyone with an interest in writing is invited to attend where they will learn writing techniques from experienced
instructors.
This is a Sell What You Write Conference: $425 Early Bird $400
novel,
thriller, science fiction, fantasy/horror, romance writing, poetry
non-fiction books, articles,
travel writing, photography, outdoor writing, business writing. Check website for details www.laketahoewritersconference.com
Or contact Karen Newcomb, Executive Director, P.O. Box 1804, Rocklin, CA 95677
knew@surewest.net
Summer Poetry in Idyllwild
Address: | Idyllwild
Arts, P.O. Box 38, Idyllwild, CA 92549 | Dates: | July
2009 | Tuition: | $375 to $1045 | Genres: | Poetry | Description: | A week-long celebration of poetry, . Participants may choose either
one or two three-day sessions. More information... |
21th Annual Cuesta College Writers Conference San Louis Obispo California Childrens Fiction Mystery nonfiction
Religion/self help Screenwriting Young adult Agents Authors Editors Publishers 32 ninty minute workshops on a variety of genres
classes for advanced writers $99 earlybird registration www.communityprograms.net dcongalton@charter.net 805-546-3132 Oct 2 & 3, 2009* * * * *
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East of Eden Writers Conference, Oct. 10-11 09 Children's, Fiction,
Humor, Marketing, Mystery, Nonfiction, Autobiography/memoir, Poetry, Publishing, Romance, Screen Writing, Travel
Jack London Writers Conference Oct 10-11 2009 San Mateo California
Childrens Fiction Horror Humor Journalism Marketing Mystery Nonfiction Publishing Screenwriting Travel Agents Authors Editors
Publishers Writing Suspenseful Mysteries Earlybird $85 regular $125 late $150. http://www.sfpeninsulawriters.com
Mendocino
Coast Writers
Conference. July 30-Aug 2, 2009, Fort Bragg, California, College
of the redwoods to $65-$375 children's fiction, journalism, marketing, mystery, nature/environmental, and nonfiction autobiography/memoir
playwriting, poetry, publishing, screenwriting, travel, young adult. Stephan Garber@EarthLink.net
Napa Valley Writers Conference
Napa Valley Writers Conference, St.
Helena,CA.
July 26–31- 09 Tuition: $750
San Francisco Writers Conference San Fr ansco
California , the Mark Hopkins Hotel February 13-15, 2009 | | Learn about writing (and publishing!).The Conference will feature more than
60 agents, authors and editors, many already on board, including: Kathy Antrim, Sam Barry, Cara Black, Andrea Brown, Herbert
Gold, Kathi Kaman Goldmark, Jewelle Gomez, Pat Holt (on making the movie of The Prizewinner of Defiance, Ohio), Gayle Lynds,
D.P. Lyle (on forensics for mystery writers), Daisy Maryles (of Publishers Weekly), Alan Rinzler, Teresa Le Yung Ryan, Terry
Ryan, Elisa Southard, Maya Thomas, Jan Wahl, Penny Warner, Deb Werksman and many others. The Conference will feature more than 60 agents, authors and editors, many already on board, including: Kathy Antrim, Sam
Barry, Cara Black, Andrea Brown, Herbert Gold, Kathi Kaman Goldmark, Jewelle Gomez, Pat Holt (on making the movie of The Prizewinner
of Defiance, Ohio), Gayle Lynds, D.P. Lyle (on forensics for mystery writers), Daisy Maryles (of Publishers Weekly), Alan
Rinzler, Teresa Le Yung Ryan, Terry Ryan, Elisa Southard, Maya Thomas, Jan Wahl, Penny Warner, Deb Werksman and many others.
Attendees have access to forty "how to" sessions, panels, and workshops
taught by authors you know and love. Speed Dating for Agents and Speed Dating for Editors are unique one-on-one opportunities to pitch your work directly to these publishing
professionals. Celebrity book signings and social gatherings with other writers add to the excitement of the event. |
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- Santa Barbara Writers Conference on hiatus 2009 Carpinteria California Childrens
Fictioin Horror Humor Journalism Marketing Mystery Nonfiction Autobiography/memoir Playwriting Poetry Publishing Romance Science
fiction/fantasy Screenwriting Young adult. Agents Authors Editors Publicists Publishers Right Brain Experience Phantastic
Fiction can submit up to 3000 words max.$. Sponsored by Barnaby & Mary Conrad.
Writers Studio at UCLA Extension 2009Los Angeles California Fiction Mystery Non Fiction Autobiography/memoir
Screenwriting Focus on the Craft of writingmore. Participants choose one of 10 four-day intensive workshops Emotional
Structure Crafting the Comedy Screen play and more. $650 ($550 early bird) http://uclaextension.edu/writers writers@uclaextension.edu. 310-825-9415 The UCLA Extension Writers Program is the largest and most comprehensive continuing education
writing program in the United States (over 500 courses annually as well as certificate programs) .
Connecticut
The Wesleyan Writers Conference
The Wesleyan Writers Conference. June
14-19, 2009 Middletown CT. Welcomes established writers new writers and anyone seeking a fuller understanding of the writers craft. The program includes
seminars workshops readings and manuscript consultations. $910 includes meals and room. agreene@wesleyan.edu
Colorado
Noropa University Summer Writing Program.
Noropa University Summer Writing Program. Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics
June
15–July 12, 2009 The Summer Writing Program is a four-week-long convocation of students, poets, fiction writers,
scholars, translators, performance artists, activists, Buddhist teachers, musicians, printers, editors and others working
in small press publishing. Programming includes workshops, lectures, panels, readings, special events Boulder Colorado,
the Summer Reading program includes poetry, prose fiction and writing for performance participants work in daily
contact with accomplished writers. www.naropa.edu/swp/index.cfm
Pike's Peak Writer's Conference
Pikes Peak Writers Conference. April 24 - 26, 2009 at the Marriott Colorado Springs (formerly the Wyndham) in Colorado Springs, CO. 40 plus workshops: Childrens Fiction, Horror, Humor,
Mystery Nonfiction Poetry Publishing, Romance, Science fiction, others . Agents , Authors, EditorsHow
to Make a Living as a Writer, The Suspense is Killing Me. Member cost up to April 1, 2007 is $295; nonmembers
$350
Member cost after April 1, 2007 is $360; nonmembers $415
Cost to purchase additional banquet tickets for friends
and family members: $45 www.ppwc.net info@ppwc.net 719-531-5723 .
Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Colorado Gold Conference. Sept 11,12.13 -09 The
Renaissance Hotel Denver Colorado Fiction Marketing Mystery Publishing Romance Authors Editors Publicists Publishers Nuts
& Bolts of a Literary Agency Plotting Strategies. 719-531-5723 .
Grand Lake Writers Retreat
Grand Lake Writers Retreat, Shadow Cliffs Lodge, Grand Lake Colorado. July 12 to 17, 2009
, workshops and discussions in fiction, poetry, memoir, essay, screenwriting, storytelling and other topics, night
a readings and social events, workshops, $410 before June 1, $450 after June 1, meals $450 shared rooms. $350,
phone 303 -- 297 – 1185 www.lighthousewriters.org/grandLake.htm Infol@lighthouse.org
Northern Colorado Writers Conference
Northern Colorado Writer Conference April 3-4. 2009. Fort Collins Colorado,
writing characters that jump off the page, the Art of the Courier letter, the number one and fastest way to land a travel
byline. Check marketing yourself and the building blocks of writing poetry. Magazine writing, poetry, fiction
and nonfiction: $245--$275 www.ncwc.biz, info@ncwc.biz
Writing the Rockies Workshop
Writing the Rockies Workshop, June 4 -
7, 2009 This workshop takes advantage of the high country environment
of cholera and central Rockies.
On the campus of Western State College,
Gunnison Colorado. Beginning and advanced writers welcome, fiction,
nonfiction, poetry, memoirs, magazine articles. Endorsed by Western Writers of America. www.Western.edu/writingtheRockies Workshop faculty members
have a broad range of published works, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, memoirs, magazine articles and Western music.
A book publisher and a literary agent will also be on hand during a portion of each session. These individuals will have opportunities
to address each session as a whole and to answer questions from individual participants.
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Florida
Georgia
Harriot
Austin Writer's Conference, July 17-18-09-- Athens Georgia --children's fiction, mystery, nonfiction, publishing, science fiction/fantasy,
screenwriting. Intensive consultations. The character driven story hundred $145 includes
Sunday lunch. www.cle.uga.edu/hawc Connor@coa.uga.edu . |
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Hawaii
Maui Writers Conference
Maui Writers Conference, Friday, Friday
September 4, 2009 through
Monday September 7, 2009 the mwc Writers Retreat and the AWC conference or will this be held
at the Waile Marriott Resort. Retreat in six days of learning the craft of writing and small hands -- on
groups be Conference and writing convention covering all of writing and getting published. Fiction, literary
general court, women's, mystery -- thrillers, romance, science fiction, fantasy and so forth, nonfiction includes a biography,
narrative nonfiction, memoir, travel writing, self-help, cooking and journalism. There is poetry, screenwriting,
children's and Young adult plus one on one consultations with dozens of fraud basis and a special agents, a group presentation. Check website for current pricing, and to register for all programs online. www.Mauiwriters.com e-mail -- writers@Mauwriters.com Idaho
Idaho Writers League Annual Writers Conference
Idaho Writers League Annual Writers Conference. Coeur d
Alene, Idaho .Thursday, September 24, 2009 for registration. The workshops will run Friday, September 25 and
Saturday, September 26, 2009 FictionMarketing Mystr Poetry Publishing Romance Science fiction/fantansy Authors
Editors Publishers $150 for IWL members $150 non-members. www.idahowritersleague.com/Conference.html dehibberdwrites@comcast.net
Payette Lake Writers Conference
Sun Valley Writers Conference
 T he Sun Valley Writers’ Conference is an Idaho nonprofit corporation . , the conference
brings readers and writers to consider fiction, nonfiction, journalism, poetry and filmmaking., $750 22, 23 and 24, 2009,
Illinois
Central Illinois Writers Workshop 08 Peoria Illinois Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Authors Editors Readings
by the Illinois Poet Laureate Friday evening pre-conference workshop. $125 - $175 www.bradley.edu/continue cmontez@bradley.edu Carla Rich Montez, Marketing and Program Director
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Continuing classes: How to Get Published, Writing Nonfiction Books, Writing Fiction, Polishing Your
Manuscript for Publication, Writing for Children, Marketing Your Message & Manuscripts, Professional Writers' Seminar
Indiana
Indiana University Writers Conference
Indiana University Writers Conference. Bloomington ,Indiana 09 Focus is fiction and
Poetry manuscript critique lectures panels The tuition for taking classes is $300, which includes access
to all classes, panels, presentations, outings, readings and receptions. Conferees wishing to take a workshop pay $500, which
includes access to all of the above mentioned activities and events, including all classes. No more than one workshop may
be taken at any time.
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Midwest Writers Workshop: Ball State University, sessions. :
Intensive Workshop, - Part I: Intensive Workshop, All day, July 23 to 25, 2009
$100.00
Includes lunch. Part
II: Classes & Programs, Thursday evening, Friday & Saturday, July 24-26, 2008
$225.00 Includes Friday lunch & Pi $225.00
zza Party, Saturday breakfast & Awards dinner.
- Part
I and Part II Package Includes Thursday lunch, F
- $295.00 (savings of $30)
- riday lunch & Pizza Party, Saturday breakfast & Awards dinner.
- $295.00
(savings of $30)
- riday lunch & Pizza Party, Saturday breakfast & Awards dinner.
- $295.00
(savings of $30)
- riday lunch & Pizza Party, Saturday breakfast & Awards dinner.
- Part
1 $90.00 Includes lunch. July 24-26, 2008July
- Part II: Classes & Programs,
Thursday evening, Friday & Saturday, July 26-29, 2007 200.00
- Children's, Fiction, Journalism, Marketing, Mystery, Nonfiction, Memoir, Poetry, Religion/self help, Young Adult-
Consultation with faculty, workshops.
Iowa
David R. Collins Writers Conference
David R. Collins writers conference, full conference $175 before June 15, $200 after. three day conference,June 24, 25, 26 09 Ambrose
University, Davenport Iowa. 10 workshops, poetry, fiction and nonfiction, children's literature
Kentucky
Writers Retreat Workshop: Marydale Retreat Center Erlanger KY (just south of Cincinnati OH) Childrens
Fiction Horror Humor Mystery Nonfiction Autobiograp hy/memoir Publishing Romance Science fiction/fantasy Screenwriting Young
adult Agents Authors Editors Publishers intimate workshops and retreats Daily step-by-step in-depth classes. An intensive
personalized experience. Aclaimed workshop other retreats www.writersretreatworkshop.com wrw04@netscape.net 800-642-2494 sessioon 1 May 29 through June 7, 2009- sesston 2 August 21
through 30, 2009
Louisiana
20th Annual Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival. ,MARCH 25-29! 09  New Orleans , Humor Writing, Short story, Historical Fiction, The Agent Writer Relationship
and more. Classes $35 each or $375 for series. www.tennesseewilliams.net. infor@tennesseewilliams.net 09
Maine
Fifth House Lodge
Fifth House Lodge 09 offers the Whole Writer workshops
led by Joan Lee Hunter and other programs of interest to writers. The lodge and outbuildings are also available for use by
those who wish to be on working retreat Joan@fifthhouselodge.com www.fifthhouselodge.com Numerous sessions 08check website.
Bay to Ocean Writera Conference
Bay to Ocean Writers Conference. Saturday, Feb. 23, 2009
Fiction Marketing Nonfction Autobiography/memoir
Poetry Publishing Tips on writing crime fiction What an editor wants fee: for students. $80 before Jan 15, $90 after
the 15th students $55 clj@goeaston.net 410-822-0345 #4 .
Massachusetts
Blue Hills Writing Institute
Blue Hills Writing Institute, Curry College-Milton MA, Wednesday Non-fiction, 09 Autobiography/memoir, Publishing, -Agents, Authors, Editors, Publicists,
Publishers. Tution $950, Lodging & Meals: $425. Lauren Judge ljudge0902@curry.edu. 888-260-7325. http://www.sitedelux.com/trellix/sitebuilder/f_edit_page.html
Cape Cod Writers Conference. Barnstable Massachusetts August 15- 22, 2009 $60
registration $85/$75 per course $50 private conference $75 manuscript evaluation $25 master class. AM & PM courses
evening speakers & readings. Manuscript submission required for young writers worshop Childrens Fiction Mystery Nonfiction
Autobiography/memori Poetry Screenwriting www.capecodwriterscenter.com ccwc@capecod.net 508-362-0516 .
Juniper Summer Writing Institute
Juniper Summer Writing Institute-University of Massachusetts, Pioneer Valley, MA, June
22-28, 2008 open to writers of all levels, submission of writing sample required. Workshops in poetry & fiction
, daily forum on aspects of craft & publishing. evening readings. Cost $1050, includes lunches, consultation with faculty.
Director Lisa Olstein, juniperinstitute@hfa.umass.edu. 1-413-545-5510.
Michigan
Ann Arbor Book Festival and Writers Conference
Ann Arbor Festival Book Festival and Writers Conference May 15-17, 2009 Authors appearing
include:
|  Colson Whitehead, author of The Intuitionist and the upcoming Sag Harbor
|  Dr. Perri Klass, pediatrician and author of The Mercy Rule and Quirky Kids
|  Peter Yarrow, singer/songwriter/author of Sing Along with the Peter Yarrow Songbooks
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Message From the Director As
we are working on the details now for our upcoming 6th annual event, it seemed fitting to look back over our first 5 years
and put together some information to share with you. As we look forward to our next 5 years, it is critical to continue to have the support of our community, especially in these
challenging economic times. Kathy Robenalt, Executive Director, Ann Arbor Book Festival ,
tuition $100. The second annual Ann Arbor book Festival and writers conference. Crafting pitch letters and more
http://www.aabookfestival.org
| The Bear River Writers' Conference: May
29 - June 2, 2008 | Walloon Lake Michigan Childrens Fiction Nature/Environmental Nonfiction
Poetry Young adult Authors evening readings Private room and shared bath: $750 per person . Hotels/motels are located 20 minutes
from the conference site. www.Isa.umich.edu/bearriver beariver@umich.edu 734-764-4139
Minnesota
Split Rock Arts Program - University of Minnesota: Split Rock offers weeklong and three-day
intensive summer workshops and year-around Online Mentoring for Writers..Wwriting; visual arts and design, including
fiber and textile arts; and creativity enhancement are held on the University of Minnesota's beautiful Twin Cities campus
The July through Aug 08, Twin Cities campus retreat-style workshops at the University's Cloquet
Forestry Center in northern Minnesota. 2005. $525 tuition. On Campus housing private
room $330 wk. Scholarships available.
Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference
Mississippi
Montana
flathead River Writers Conference
The 16th Annual Flathead River Writers Conference is at Grouse Mountain Lodge in Whitefish, Montana, Oct. 08.
The conference will include internationally renowned speakers, panel discussions, and one-on-one workshops on a wide variety
of writing topics. This year we will have experts on short and long fiction, children’s writing, magazine articles,
non-fiction, screenwriting and a major editor and agent. In addition, there will be fiction and non fiction.
The weekend general conference admission is $150.00. The three-day workshop and conference together is $460.00. http://travel.state.mt.us/categories/moreinfo.asp?IDRRecordID=12180&SiteID=1 hows@centurytel.net UnivofMissouriKansasCityConferenceWorkshop/?ci=1133.2098433&pi=16&q=1
The New Letters Weekend Writers Conference
The New Letters Weekend Writers Conference:
June 27 - 29, 2008
A whirlwind weekend of writing, coached by true professionals, conducted in a gorgeous city venue. You’ll
be exposed to many genres of writing, as well as attend workshops in your chosen genre. You’ll hear about marketing
your work and the opportunities and obstacles of a successful writing career. Fiction, Journalism, Marketing,
Nature/Environmental, Nonfiction, Playwriting, Poetry, Publishing, Screenwriting, Travel
Nebraska
Mari Sandoz Heritage Society Annual Conference
Nevada
Lake Tahoe Writers Conference
Welcome to the Lake Tahoe Writers Conference
June
12-14, 2009 Anyone with an interest in writing is invited to attend where they will learn writing techniques from experienced
instructors.
This is a Sell What You Write Conference: $425 Early Bird you that you are
is a $400
novel, thriller, science fiction, fantasy/horror, romance writing, poetry
non-fiction
books, articles, travel writing, photography, outdoor writing, business writing. Check website for details www.laketahoewritersconference.com
Or contact Karen Newcomb, Executive Director, P.O. Box 1804, Rocklin, CA 95677
Las Vegas Writers Conference
Las Vegas Writers Conference , April 17 -- -19, 2008. Sam's town hotel and gambling hall in Henderson,
Nevada business/technical, children's fiction, journalism, marketing, mystery, nonfiction, autobiography/memoir, poetry, romance,
science, fiction/fantasy, screenwriting, young adult. $350 $300 early bird fighting Friday and Saturday meals.
Hotel special rates available
New Hampshire
Odyssey: The Summer Fantasy Writing Workshop Fiction Horror Science fiction/fantasy. Authors with Editors need a writing
sample. Characterization Setting Plot Style June 9 through July 18, 2008
, - There is a $25 application fee. Tuition is $1800. If you would like to receive college credit, there is
an additional processing fee of $210.. 603-673-6234. Jeanne Cavelos, Director:.
New Jersey
Deadly Ink Mystery Conference: Parsippany, NJ,
The 2006 Deadly Ink Conference will be held at the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel, Parsippany, June 20-22
08 Fiction, Mystery,12 workshops, forensic workships, mystery authors, forensic experts, writing teachers. $125 for Friday
night & Saturday, $100 Saturday only, includes confinental breakfast & banquet lunch. Patti Biringer, www.deadlylink.com pab@nac.net
New Mexico
Tony Hillman Writers Conference: Focus On Mystery.
November 1 -- 4 2008, Albuquerque, New Mexico, help from published authors. Small breakout sessions, preconference
workshop and writing contest. Tony Hillman present, $395
Santa Fe Writers Conference JUNE 18 TO JUNE 23, 2007 Santa Fe
New Mexico, Fiction Nature/Environmental Nonfiction Autobiography/memoir. Poetry. Aents Authors Editors Publishers Manuscripts
are sent in advance tofaculty Agents and editors discuss the publishing process. Held at Ghost Ranch Santa Fe near the historic
Plaza. Discover new and old lessons at one of the countrys renowned writing programs. The workshop fee of $525 includes all workshops www.santafewritersconference.com litcenter@ecursos.org 505-577-1125 .
Taos Summer Writers Conference. Taos .,New Mexico Fiction Nonfiction Autobiography/memoir Playwriting Poetry Publishing
Screenwriting Travel Writing samples required for poetry & fiction scholarships. Twenty workshop leaders connected to
the culture of the West..
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Glorietta Christian Writers Conference
Glorietta Christian writers conference October 08
80 workshops, 7 comprehensive classes, editorial presentations,
appointments with faculty, critiques, keynote speakers, panel discussions, devotions, praise & worship.
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ASJA Annual Writers Conference 2007 ASJA Writers Conference
Public: April
21 - April 22, 2007: Public: April 12 - April 13, 2008
Members: April 11 - April 13, 2008,
Grand Hyatt Hotel,42nd and Grand Central Station, New York, NY
New York New York Business/technical Fiction
Marketing Nonfiction Autobiography/memoir Peligion/self help Screenwriting Travel. Breaking In Tract New Book Opportunities
Agents Authors Editors Publicists Publishers. five 100-minute writing workshps welcomes working and spiring writers. ASJA
is the top non-fiction writing organization in the country. You do not however have to be a member to attend the conference.
This conference attracts 500 participants each year. Sat $215 ($195 earlybird) $240 at door. Sun $80. www.asja.org/calendar/womain.php staff@asja.org 212-768-7414 One of the best writing conferences in the country
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Manhattanville Summer Writers June 25 -- 29th , 2007, Saratoga Springs New York fiction short fiction
creative non-fiction poetry childrens/young adult literature and the art of the profile. Agents Editors Authors Participants
submit sample writing $695 for the week. 2 graduate credits available www.mville.edu/graduate/writers_week.htm dowdr@mville.edu 914-694-3425 .
North Carolina
Writing Workshops July 08 and Writers Retreat July 08 Little
Switzerland North Carolina Childrens Faction Humor Mystery Playwriting Poetry Screenwriting Young adult small classes (10
students) writing sample required. workshops in AM and PM alternating Agents Authors $550 includes lodging meals manuscript
critique
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North Dakota
North Dakota Writers Conference
University of North Dakota Writers Conference March 25-29 2008 Grand
Forks North Dakota four-day conference, fiction and nonfiction and poetry www.undwritersconference.org
Ohio
Antioch Writers Workshop
Antioch Writers Workshop
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Columbus Writers Conference. Columbus Ohio Novel Nonfiction Book Short Fiction Writing for Children
Book Proposal Essay Memoir Poetry Publishing Finding and Working with a Literary Agent Finding and Working with an Editor
and Freelance Writing. One-to-one consultations manuscript critiques agent/editor panel. Next Years Conference August 2008 www.creativevista.com angelapl28@aol.com .
Erma Bombeck Writers Workshop. University of Dayton Dayton Ohio, April 3 -- 4, 2008. Idiocy of the really year.
Humor writing , human interest , the writing life. Agents Authors Editors Publicists Publishers If you are a humor writer
this is the conference for you. 30 plus prsentrs $249 includes two lunches. www.HumorWriters.org erma@udayton.edu. Tim Bete@uDayton.EDU75
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an Overlooked Market, New Directions in Fiction Writing, From Print to Screen, Syndication: an Elusive Dream?, The Wild, Wild
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Oregon
Ashland Writers Conference
Fishtrap. .. July 08, Wallowa Lake Oregon Fiction Humor Nature/Environmental
Nonfiction Poetry Authors Editors Publishers. AM & PM concurrent 4-day workshops. Editng and Publishing Your Book. Mountain
Lake next to wilderness area. Summer and Winter sessions Summer Motels available Camp facilities. www.fishtrap.org rich@fishtrap.org 541-426-3324 Summer workshop $220 both summer and winter workshops -- February 22-24, 2008, Wallowa Lake, Oregon
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Willamette Writers. Portland Oregon. August 1-3, 2008, Childrens
Fiction Horror Journalism Mystery Non-fiction Playwriting Romance Science fiction/fantasy Screenwriting Young adult. Agents
Authors Editors Publicists Publishers. Humor in Young Adult Writing http://www.willamettewriters.com/wwc/index.html willlwrite@willamettewriters.com
503-452-1592.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Writers Conference
Philadelphia Writers Conference Elkins Park Pennsylvania June 6, 7, 8, 2008 Childrens Fiction Journalism Marketing Nonfiction Autobiography/memoir
Poetry Publishing Travel young adult. Concurrent workshops manuscript critquesagent/editor sessions. Earlybird $175 regular
$195. www.pwcwriters.org info@pwcwriters.com 215-782-3288 .
Writers Conference at Penn no conference in 08 Philadelphia Pennsylvania Childrens Fiction
Humor Journalism Marketing Nonfiction Autobiography/memoir Playwriting Poetry Publishing Science fiction/fantasy Screenwriting
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South Carolina
South Carolina Writers Workshop
South Carolina Writers Workshop, October 2008, classes for novelists, nonfiction writers,
and poets. Editors and publishers,
Sessions 1 & 2 (Friday Intensive Workshops) are optional, pre-conference sessions. Session 3
is designed for first-timers and anyone who would like to meet a few friends before the conference starts. Attendees not participating
in these classes will want to arrive in time to get settled before the welcome reception begins at 5:00 pm, if possible
Tennessee
Appalachian Writers Association. Kings CollegeBristol, Tennessee 08, Fiction Poetry Publishing
The Appalachian Writers Association strives to preserve the Appalachian literary heritage through promoting the works of new
authors. Contests in drama fiction prose & poetry. $205 regular $175 student includes lodging and meals www.etsu.edu/english/judaculla Kim Holloway kollowa@king,edu Clarksville Writers Conference, Clarksville, Tennessee, Children's, Fiction, Humor, Journalism, Marketing,
Mytery, Nonfiction, Poetry, Publishing, Romance, Young adult. Cost: Patricia Winn, comelius@midsouth.net, 931-645-2317. June 7-9, 2007
http://artsandheritage.us/writers
Nashville Screenwriters Conference. 6/1-6/3 ,07 Nashville Tennessee Screenwriting screenplay
structure writing with a partner breaking into the business getting an agent writing for television 50 screen writers producers
& directors $375 regular
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July , 2008, the University of the South will host the eighteenth session of the
Sewanee Writers’ Conference. the Conference will gather a distinguished faculty to provide instruction and criticism
through workshops and craft lectures in fiction, poetry, and playwriting. The faculty will include fiction writers
Tennessee Mountain Writers Conference
Tennessee Mountain Writers Conference, Oak Ridge, TN,
January 11-13,
2008
, Writing for children,nonfiction, Playwriting, Poetry, Science Fiction, sessions for beginners. Costs$ 60-$200. - four morning workshops, four afternoon workshops, Agents, Authors, Editors, Publishers. Patricia Hope,
423-482-6567. TNMTNWRITE@aol.com, www.tmwi.org
Texas
Bay Area Writers League Conference
Bay Area Writers League Conference, Houston, Texas, September 08 Children's, Fiction, Journalism,
Marketing, Mystery, Nonfiction, Autobiography/memoir, Playwriting, Poetry, Religion/seld help, Screenwriting--Agents, Authors,
Editors.
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Panhandle Professional Writers: Frontiers in Writing Conference Amarillo. June 13-14, 2008
, Amarillo
Texas Childrens Fiction Nonfiction and PoetryAgents Authors Editors Publishers Friday pre-conference workshops $150 to
$200 depending on registration. http://panhandleprowriter.org pcadmin@am.net 806-356-6017
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Utah
BYU Writing for Young Readers Workshop ,
Monday–Friday, June 16–20, 2008
BYU Conference Center
Provo, Utah Childrens Fiction
Nonfiction Young adult Agents Authors Editors Writing Picture Books Nonfiction for Children and Teens. Small workshops Writers
to work on their own manuscripts in the morning workshops $350 early registration http://coned.byu.edu/cw/childlit 801-378-2568 .
Vermont
League of Vermont Writers Conference
Lean of Vermont Writers Conference, August 2008, tuition $225, fiction and nonfiction children's literature.Promoting
the professional development of writers, Champagne College, Burlington Vermont. The business of freelance writing --
more.
Bread Loaf Writers Conference. August 13 to 24 -08 Middlebury
Vermont. This is one of Americas most prestigious writers conferences established in 1926. Serious writers apply as contributors
beginners and teachers apply as auditors. You can submit up to 25 pages of nonfiction & fictioin and 10 pages of
poetry. Fiction Non-fiction and Poetry. $1850 for contributors $1766 for auditors includes room & board. www.middlebury.edu/~blwc blwc@middlebury.edu 802-443-5286 Virginia
AWP Annual Conference
January 30 -- February 2, 2008 George Ma 807J how son
University, Fairfax, VA 22030
poetry, fiction, nonfiction, playwriting, children's literature
panel discussions, book
signings, receptions, it in formal gatherings, 400 publishers attend
Washington
PNWA Writers Conference. Seattle Washington July 17 - 20, 2008
Business/technical Childrens Fictioin Horror Humor Journalism Marketing Mystery Nature/environmental Nonfiction Autobiography/memoir
Playwriting Poetry Publishing Religion/self help Romance Science fiction/fantasy Screenwriting Travel Young adult. Agents
Authors Editors Publishers How to build & maintain a writing life adult literary/mainstream fiction other. $450
for non-members $400 for PNWA members includes 2 dinners 2 breakfasts reception. www.pnwa.org pnwa@MelbyCameronHull.com 425-673-2665
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Whidbey Island Writers Conference
Whidbey Island Writers Conference, Whidbey Island, WA, February 29 through March 2, 2008
, Children's, Fiction, Mystery, Nonfiction, Poetry, Publishing, Screenwriting, Contests, Manuscript
critique, Lectures, Panels, Readings, Social events, Workshops, Writing sessions320 for WIWA members and $340 for non-members
Write on the Sound Writers Conference. Edmonds Washington October 3 - 5, 2008 Twenty-eight individual
workshops Childrens Fiction Humor Journalism Marketing Mystery Nonfiction Autobiography/memoir Playwriting Poetry Publishing
Romance Science fiction/fantasy Screenwriting Travel Young adult $99 two days $60 1 day Authors Editors Publishers. www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/ArtsCommission/wots.stm wots@edmonds.wa.us 425-771-0253
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West Virginia
Wisconsin
Green Lake Writers Conference August 17-22, 2008 Green Lake Wisconsin Childrens
Fiction Mystery Nonfiction Playwriting Poetry Publishing and Religion/self help Authors Editors Morning devotion followed
by worshops afternoon seminars evening critique groups. $105 www.glcc.org RussannHadding@glcc.org 800-558-8898 .
Garden of the Gods
Writing in the Garden of the Gods:
April 26, 2008 , Poulsbo, Washington., Kiana Lodge, all levels are dirty of our dollars. Early registration, $135
after February 1, hundred $50 w ww.fieldsend.org
The Writers Institute Wisconsin: The Writers Institute
is an annual two-day summer conference for fiction and non-fiction writers March
29-30, 2008 . Held at the Pyle Center on the University
of Wisconsin-Madison campus . Christine DeSmet Director 608-262-3447 e-mail: cdesmet@dcs.wisc.edu. http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa/writing/awi
Wyoming
Wyoming Writers Inc. Annual Writers Conference Casper,Wyo. June 6-8, 2008 .
Childrens Fiction Humor Journalism Nonfiction Autobiography/memoir Poetry Publishing Regligion/self help Science
fiction/fantasy Screenwriting Agents Authors Editors Publishers You may submit manuscripts ahead of time. Writing the Soul
$150 early bird $125 www.wyowriters.org phdugan@silverstar.com 3070883-3675
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Jacksonhole Writers Conference
Annual Jacksonhole Writers Conference June 26 - June 29, 2008 Fiction,
Nonfiction , Screenwriting , Travel. Agents Authors Editors Publishers individual critques. http://www.jacksonwriters.net The Jackson Hole Writers Conference draws a wide range of participants from beginners to published writers. Because
of its location this is a very special conference. $325 jrieman@uwyo.edu 307-766-2938
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The Algonkian Writer Workshops January February March April Many June July August September October November
December. Little Rock San Francisco Washington D.C. Largo New York Fayetteville Philadelphia Algonkian Park &
Richomnd Virginia. Fiction Horror Humor Mystery Nonfiction Poetry Publishing Romance Sciencefiction/fantasy Young adult. $43-$1165
includes lodging meals materials. http://webdelsol.com/Algonkian. algonkian@webdelsol.com These are comprehensive craft workshops. There is something here for every writer. Visit the website and send for the
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Want
to Attend a Writers Conference?
Everybody needs to go to a conference at least once. For ten years (along
with Bud Gardner) we ran the Sierra Writing Camp a teaching camp for writers in the California Sierra Nevada Mountains. It was one of the best things we ever did.
Conferences provide
inspiration and get you working at top speed. It also gives you a chance to pick up techniques and make contact with authors
and agents.
The
trick is to choose the right conference for you. Some conferences are dedicated to literary fiction and non-fiction. Others
put their energy into teaching attendees to write commercial fiction books and articles still others concentrate on poetry.
You need to send for and read the literature carefully.
Here
are some tips for getting the most out of a conference.
- Read
the brochure carefully: Then ask yourself Is the purpose of this conference compatible with the writing I
want to do? Do the teachers or speakers look interesting? Do they give me a chance to shift classes? Will they look at my
material? All of these vary from conference to conference.
- Decide what you need to get out of the
conference: If
you decide for instance that you want to learn all you can about publishing your book go to any extra
meetings offered ask as many questions as possible meet as many editors and agents as you can. All of
this will give you insight
- Submit a manuscript if possible. Some conferences give you a chance
to submit manuscripts in advance for critiques; others require it for admission to the conference. Still others hold manuscript
contests. Take advantage of all of these. The feedback can be valuable.
- Do some writing at the conference: When
you get a little extra time spend it writing and try to use some of the new techniques you have picked up.
In some cases the speakers will look at the material you have written there and offer suggestions.
- Make appointments with editors and agents: Editors and
agents often
give attendees 15 to 30 minutes to talk about their work. Their comments can be invaluable. Sometimes they will give you a
hint or two about how to make a manuscript more acceptable. In some cases they will ask to see the manuscript
or a proposal when completed.
- Make friends: This may be the most valuable tip I can give you.
They can be helpful at the conference. But if you keep in touch afterwards they can be of constant
encouragement. Some attendees set up critique groups with conferees who live near them.
- Follow up: After you get home
follow up with any agents or editors who have encouraged you to contact them. There have been a number of published books
generated by these follow-ups. Be sure your manuscript is the best you can make it before sending it in. I have had some sad
experiences in the past with writers who refused to submit a polished proposal for a non-fiction book. The result was complete
failure.
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