The Premier Conference for Freelance Nonfiction Writers
Since 1971, The Best Working Weekend for Writers New York City • April 26 - 28, 2012
Mark your calendars now for the event that attracts hundreds of freelance writers every year. You’ll hear inside information from editors, agents and publishers, find inspiration, and gain income-boosting ideas.
The 2012 Conference--Writing Bootcamp--features concurrent morning and afternoon sessions in six tracks (Blogging, Books, Breaking In, Technology/Crafts, Marketing, Onlines), with the highly successful "how-to" format of the 2011 panels continued, plus longer WorkShop sessions to explore a topic in depth. Learn from the experts, mingle with the pros, and prepare to crack new and better-paying markets. If you're serious about starting or improving a career in freelance writing, you can't miss this Conference!
Comments from recent attendees: "I came away with more than 30 action items, ranging from follow-ups with personal pitch editors to setting up a Twitter profile for my blog. Very practical advice." —Barbara Krasner, NJ
"I always leave the conference feeling energized and excited. I'm immediately putting to use much of the good information and tips." —2011 Conference Attendee
"I have never been to a better conference, with friendlier people, everyone went out of their way to make you feel at home. The sessions were incredible, I wish I could have cloned myself to go to more. Thank you all." —Charlene Smith, NH
"I really appreciated the "how-to" aspect and the terrific, very diverse and open panelists." —2011 Conference Attendee
100+ editors, authors, literary agents, publicists. Has included editors from Health, Family Circle, Popular Science, Inc., Parade, Parents, Rodale, Harcourt, Simon & Schuster and other periodicals & publishers.
Alexandra Owens
Executive Director American Society of Journalists & Authors
1501 Broadway, #302
New York, NY 10036
United States
Phone: 212-997-0947
Fax: 212-937-2315
E-Mail:
We invite you to contact us with your questions and comments and hope you'll find our site to be a useful resource that you will visit often.
By Mail: ShawGuides, Inc.
1499 NW 79th Ave.
Miami, FL 33126
By Phone: 305-532-9775
By E-Mail:
Click in box for details ...
About ShawGuides
Established in 1988 as a publisher of comprehensive worldwide guides to educational travel and creative career programs, ShawGuides has offered free online access to the unabridged, continually updated content of each guide since 1995.
You can search our updated database of career and recreational cooking schools, wine courses, golf & tennis schools & camps, high performance programs, writers conferences, photography, film & video workshops & schools, art & craft workshops, language vacations, cultural travel programs, and artists' and writers' residencies & retreats.
ShawGuides are recommended by many national and international publications, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Business Week, Fortune, U.S. News & World Report, and USA Today.
Please note that the information on our website has been obtained from the listed program sponsors and is subject to change. ShawGuides accepts no responsibility for inaccuracies or sponsor activities. Program sponsors should be contacted and information verified prior to sending money or making travel plans.
Click in box for details ...
Advertise programs related to Writers Conferences & Workshops on ShawGuides
ShawGuides is visited by thousands of people who want to increase their knowledge and abilities, for pleasure and/or profit. If you offer a product or service related to one of our subject areas, we can offer you an opportunity to target the individuals who are most likely to become your customers.
The Personal Message feature is available only to sponsors of programs that are listed on our site. Companies that are not sponsors but wish to inform our visitors of their products and services can take advantage of the Featured Company/Program advertising option described below.
The Featured Company/Program 50-word text advertisement is prominently highlighted by a border at the top of the left column on your subject area home page and search results pages. Featured Company/Program ads rotate periodically for a minimum of 5,000 page views/month for each advertiser. The cost is $225/month.
