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San Francisco Writers Conference

San Francisco Writers Conference

 

THE 2008 SAN FRANCISCO WRITERS CONFERENCE...

This is the place to be when you are ready to write and publish your best work.

February 15-17, 2008

Bestselling authors, respected literary agents and top editors from major publishing houses--nearly 100 of them!--will gather to share their experience with just 300 attendees at the Mark Hopkins Hotel.

Meet publishers and editors from St. Martin's Press, Jossey-Bass/John Wiley & Sons, Random House, Simon & Schuster, Barrett-Koehler, Ten Speed, New World Library...

The 2008 SFWC Faculty List includes: Clive Cussler, Tess Gerritsen (The Bone Garden), Sheldon Siegel (Mike Daley thrillers), Michael Modzelewski (Inside Passage), Cara Black (Aimee Ledue series), Constance Hale (Wired), Daisy Maryles (Publisher's Weekly) and April Sinclair (Coffee Will Make You Black).

Genres include non-fiction, fiction, romance, children's books, thrillers, memoirs, poetry, books-to-film, & cookbooks. Included is Speed Dating with Editors. Attendees can also sign-up for the valuable event within the event Speed Dating for Agents to find the perfect literary agent!

Imagine writing workshops taught by bestselling authors and social events where you can network with the presenters and other writers. Learn cutting edge information on publishing and self-publishing your work, book marketing, industry trends and more.

For complete event information,
visit: http://www.SFWriters.org or call 1-866-862-7392.

 

 
About Us
 
       
Website http://www.sfwriters.org
Year Established 2003
Program Description Workshops, panels, keynote speakers, social events, open mic readings, Speed Dating for Editors & for Agents.
Number of Programs/Year 2
Program Length 3 days
Group Size or S:T Ratio 500
Program Focus Autobiography/Memoir, Business/Technical, Children's, Fiction, Humor, Journalism, Marketing, Mystery, Nature, Non-fiction, Poetry, Publishing, Religion, Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Screenwriting, Travel, Young Adult
Faculty 2008: Clive Cussler, Tess Gerritsen, Sheldon Siegel (Final Verdict), Michael Modzelewski (Inside Passage), Cara Black (Aimee Ledue series), Constance Hale (Wired), April Sinclair (Coffee Will Make You Black); editor Daisy Maryles (Publisher's Weekly).
Costs $645 includes most meals. Speed Dating for Agents option is $50. Hotel lodging at the Mark Hopkins $152 a night based on availability.
U.S. Locations California (San Francisco)
Months February, August
Sponsor's Calendar Link http://www.sfwriters.org
Contact Barbara Santos
Marketing Director
San Francisco Writers Conference
1029 Jones St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States
Phone: 866-862-SFWC
Fax: 415-673-0367
E-Mail:
Michael Larsen & Elizabeth Pomada,LarsenPoma@aol.com

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