http://writing.shawguides.com/ Writers Conferences Writing Workshops offers writing conferences, writers workshops, creative career writing programs and literary retreats en-us Copyright 2013 ShawGuides http://backend.userland.com/rss/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:41:23 EST http://www.shawguides.com/images/learning_vacations_creative_careers/learning_vacations_creative_careers.gif http://www.shawguides.com <IMG SRC="http://writing.shawguides.com/images/Sponsors/Thumb/442720121205091033.jpg" BORDER="0" height="75" ALT="Southern California Writers Conference in Los Angeles, Palm Springs San Diego, California"> A Weekend for Words September 20-22, 2013 Whether you re a writer just starting out, a writer looking to get professional feedback on your work, a writer at the ready, or a writer simply wanting to hang with other writers, join us for the Eleventh Annual Southern California Writers Conference LA (in Newport Beach) in September. Presidents Day Weekend February 14-17, 2014 A writer is a writer, before, as well as after publication. However, any number of how-to books combined might not provide the one answer that can make the difference between being published or not. Rejection by an editor or agent seldom yields the reason as to why a manuscript doesn t grab them, and almost never reveals how it can be fixed to ensure it will. Founded and run by professional writers the SCWC provides veteran and emerging talent with authoritative feedback to help distinguish those manuscripts that are ready for market consideration, facilitating nearly 4 million worth of first-time authors book and screen deals. Offering extended one-on-one evaluation of material and dozens of interactive workshops, the SCWC is among the only conferences specifically tailored to provide comprehensive feedback on your work. Along with the read critiques run during each session, many interactive problem-solving and assignment-oriented workshops are also available, as well as plenty of other opportunities to sidle up next to editors, agents, executives, and other authors joining us to discuss things on a more intimate level. So whether you re a writer who can t figure why your work s not working, a writer simply in search of answers, a writer wanting feedback on what you ve written, a writer who doesn t know where to start, or just a writer who wants to hang with other writers, join us for the 28th Annual Southern California Writers Conference San Diego.<BR> Rotating slate of daytime lecture Q A and Read Critique sessions, evening speakers late night rogue workshops, agents editors panels, evening banquet.<BR> Upcoming Events: A Weekend For Words - Sep 20 - 22, 2013 - Venue: Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, 1107 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach CA <BR> 28th Annual Southern California Writers Conference (and Retreat) - Feb 14 - 17, 2014 - Venue: Crowne Plaza Hanalei San Diego, 2270 Hotel Circle North, San Diego CA <BR> Year Established: 1986<BR> Number of Programs/Year: 2 to 3<BR> Program Length: 3 days<BR> Group Size or S:T Ratio: 250<BR> Program Focus: Autobiography Memoir, Children s, Fiction, Humor, Journalism, Marketing, Mystery, Non-fiction, Playwriting, Poetry, Publishing, Religion, Romance, Screenwriting, Young Adult<BR> Faculty: Rotating slate of 60 working, professional authors of fiction, nonfiction screen, editors agents.<BR> Costs: 325- 425. Manuscript critique one-on-one consultation additional.<BR> U.S. Locations: Los Angeles, Palm Springs San Diego, California <BR> Global Locations: <BR> Months: February,September<BR> Click for more information: http://writing.shawguides.com/SouthernCaliforniaWritersConference http://writing.shawguides.com/SouthernCaliforniaWritersConference writing.shawguides.com/SouthernCaliforniaWritersConference/20130503 ShawGuides.com Fri, 03 May 2013 06:10:22 EST