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Events & Happenings
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Learn, Share, Sell & Network
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The conferences, seminars, book festivals, and workshops listed here are hand selected to represent a geographic range and affordable registration fees; generally 1-3 days in length. Exceptions for outstanding, longer programs will occasionally appear. For News of the publishing world, click here ... (more events are being reviewed and will be posted soon)
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September 26-28, 2008
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"Express Yourself ... " Authors' Retreat
Valley Forge, PA
9th annual Infinity Publishing conference transforms to creative and networking retreat.
www.AuthorsConference.com
$299* + (*special ... see discounts for first-time Infinity authors!)
877.289.2665(toll-free), John Harnish
john@infinitypublishing.com
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November 14 - 16, 2008
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"Chart Your Course" 7th Annual Florida Writers Conference
Lake Mary, FL
Full Conference: All workshops from Friday morning through Sunday morning, Friday Lunch, Dinner, Welcome Reception, Open Mic Night, Saturday Breakfast, Lunch, Awards Banquet, and Sunday Breakfast. Regular registration is from 8/1 to 9/30.
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January 9 - 11, 2009
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Careers in Travel Journalism ~ Leading Writers & Photographers Convention
14th annual Society of American Travel Writers' Institute for Travel Writing & Photography
Orlando, FL
Faculty includes leading North American travel writers, editors and photographers - a weekend course at the institute.
http://www.satwinstitute.org
$395 includes most meals
Herb Hiller, Institute Chairman - 386.467.8223 or hiller@funport.net
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February 11 - 14, 2009
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2009 Annual Conference & Bookfair
Association of Writers & Writing Programs
Chicago, IL (location changes annually)
Typically features 300 presentations: readings, lectures, panel discussions and forums; plus book signings, receptions, dances and informal gatherings. Generally attracts more than 5,000 attendees and more than 400 publishers.
http://www.awpwriter.org/conference/index.php
$140 - $205
(with discounts for spouses and students)
conference@awpwriter.org
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February 27, 28 and March 1, 2009
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Whidbey Island Writers Conference
Whidbey Island Writers Association
Whidbey Island, WA
Registration fee includes all conference activities , including two box lunches. Preconference workshop, February 26, is optional and additional.
http://www.writeonwhidbey.org/Conference
$375 - $450
360.331.6714, email wiwa@whidbey.com
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