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FESTIVALS & CONFERENCES
June 21-26, 2008 Santa Barbara Writers Conference The Santa Barbara Writers Conference is one of the top writing events of the year. Jurgen phoned its Executive Director, Marcia Meier, to find out what's happening at the 2008 event:
August 23-28, 2008 Maui Writers Retreat Six day retreat features intensive tracks in fiction, nonfiction and screenwriting with an emphasis on the process of creating a manuscript or screenplay that's ready to sell. Contact: Maui Writers Retreat, P.O. Box 1118, Kihei, HI 96753. 800-879-6233 writers@maui.com www.mauiwriters.com
August 1-3, 2008 Willamette Writers Conference Conference offers fiction, nonfiction, screenwriting, manuscript editing, publishing, pitching, research and business workshops to inspire writers of all experience levels. Contact: Willamette Writers Conference, 9045 SW Barbur Blvd., Ste. 5A, Portland, OR 97219. 503-452-1592. wilwrite@willamettewriters.com www.willamettewriters.com
September 15-20, 2008 Weeklong conference at The Banff Centre features morning group sessions, afternoons for writing and one-on-one consultations with faculty, and evening readings. Conference tracks in the mystery, memoir, travel writing and poetry genres. Participants are housed in single rooms/workspaces. Contact: Office of the Registrar, The Banff Centre, Box 1020, Banff, AB T1L 1H5, Canada. 800-565-9989 Arts_info@banffcentre.ca www.banffcentre.ca/writing
September 26-28, 2008Southern California Writers Conference Founded and run by professional writers, the SCWC has facilitated more than $3 million worth of book and screen deals for first-time authors over its 22 years. Contact: Michael Steven Gregory, 1010 University Ave., #54, San Diego, CA 92103. 619-303-8185. msg@writersconference.com www.writersconference.com
October 3-5, 2008Write On The Sound Writers Conference Workshops on the craft of writing by regional authors, instructors and trade professionals on a variety of subjects for all interest levels. Writing contest and manuscript critique also available. Contact: Kris Gillespie, 700 Main St., Edmonds, WA 98020. 425-771-0228 wots@ci.edmonds.wa.us www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/artscommission/wots.stm
October 31 – November 2, 2008 "A Celebration of Small Town Mysteries" convenes on Halloween weekend for writer panels, author signings, workshops and social events. Guest of honor JoAnna Carl: toastmaster Joel Goldman. Contact: The Great Manhattan Mystery Conclave, P.O. Box 782, Manhattan, KS 66505. 785-539-8763. Marolyn Caldwell: marolync@flinthills.com www.manhattanmysteries.com
January 16-19, 2009 Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway Challenging and supportive workshops in poetry, short story, novel, creative nonfiction, memoir, songwriting, painting and photography. Contact: Peter Murphy, 18 N. Richards Ave., Ventnor, NJ 08406. 609-823-5076. info@wintergetaway.com www.wintergetaway.com
February 11-14, 2009 AWP Annual Conference and Book Fair 2009 Writers, publishers, editors and educators will engage in literary conversation and celebration with fellow lovers-of-literature from across the region and the world. The conference offers more than 300 events, including public receptions, a book-fair, lectures, readings, workshops, etc. Contact: The Association of Writers and Writing Programs, MS 1E3, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030. 703-993-4301 conference@awpwriter.org www.awpwriter.org
WORKSHOPS
Odyssey Writing Workshop at St. Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire is an intensive six-week program for writers of fantasy, science fiction, and horror whose work is approaching publication quality. Previous guest lecturers have included George R. R. Martin, Dan Simmons, Jane Yolen, Elizabeth Hand, Harlan Ellison, and Terry Brooks. Director Jeanne Cavelos is a former senior editor at Bantam Doubleday Dell. For the schedule and other details, see www.sff.net/odyssey.
www.francescoombes.com - Feature writer and columnist Frances Coombes offers several workshops in central London, including “Performance Coaching for Writers,” “How to Sell & Re-Sell Your Writing (Multiple Sales Techniques),” “Article Writing Techniques,” and “Shaping your Book Idea.” Her workshop schedule is up on her site.
www.screenplaymastery.com - Author and teacher Michael Hauge offers classes across the United States and appears at major script conferences. I’ve known Michael for years and can attest to his integrity and the value of his classes. You’ll find full information about his schedule and services at this site.
PUBLICATIONS
www.writersnews.co.uk - Writers’ News and its sister publication, Writing Magazine, are the U.K.’s foremost writing magazines. They feature how-to articles, interviews with writers, market information and they also sponsor a number of writing contests.
EDITORIAL SERVICES
www.screenplaymastery.com - As well as teaching, Michael Hauge offers one-on-one script consulting. He’s been around a long time and knows what he’s talking about. He also genuinely cares about his clients. See the site for details and rates.
www.writing2sell.com - Michael Garrett was Stephen King’s first editor. He’s a book doctor and also a novelist himself. He offers script doctoring services and writing workshops (online and offline). They include “The Truth About Self-Publication,” “Screenwriting for the Movies,” and “How to Write Your Novel.”
