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Writers Conferences for 2008 and beyond
Agents
and Editors Conference of the Texas Writers League:
The 2008
Agents and Editors Conference will be held June 20-22, 2008, at the
Austin Sheraton Hotel.
Algonkian Writer
Conferences and NYC Pitch and Shop
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Professional conferences for serious writers of all genres who wish to
improve, begin, finish, or pitch the novel. 703-262-0969
American Christian Writers Conference.
ACW hosts dozens of annual one-, two-, and three-day writers conferences
across America taught by editors and professional freelance writers. These
conferences provide excellent instruction, networking opportunities, and
valuable one-on-one time with editors.
Dallas Area
Romance Authors -- Conference Information DARA Conference
2008, Dreamin' in Dallas, Plano, TX - April 5, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm,
Southfork Hotelwww.DallasRomanceAuthors.com
DFW WRITERS
CONFERENCE - Feb 23-24, 2008 at the Grapevine Convention
Center, Grapevine, TX. Registration $150 for general public ($75 for
educators) -- for more info go to www.dfwwritersconference.org. Keynote
speaker is Candace Havens, author of the "Charmed" series -- also includes
a lineup of stellar agents and writers.
Mayborn Writers Conference -
July 18-20,
2008-Grapevine, Texas- A forum for journalists, writers, readers,
students, educators and the general public to listen to, be inspired by
and discuss literary nonfiction in all its forms with some of the most
talented in the genre.
Maui Writers Conference
Hundreds of the best writers, screenwriters, agents and editors at your
fingertips. Thousands of hours of information on how to write better, and
how to get your book published. Be inspired by your favorite writers.
Learn the ins and outs of publishing from the heads of Random House, Simon
and Schuster, William Morris, and all the top houses and agencies.
Santa Barbara Writers
Conference The 35-year-old Santa Barbara Writers Conference is the
nation’s premiere conference for writers interested in improving their
craft, primarily through workshops that focus on the reading and
critiquing of each writer’s work.
Society of
Children's Book Writers & Illustrators North Central Texas Conference.
Irving. SCBWI, Suite 106, 22736 Vanowen St., West Hills, California
91307. 818/888-8760.
Write on the Beach Writers' Retreat
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Week-long workshops, limited to three published and pre-published authors
call 847-729-5479.
Yosemite Writers Conference
Many Voices Many Visions -
Learn-Connect-Sell. Writer-friendly, highly rated conference features top
editors, agents and magazine and book publishing professionals at one of
the world's most beautiful settings. August 12, 267-3630
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