Write on the Sound Writers Conference and Pre-Conference in Edmonds, Washington

ShawGuides.com — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:53:29 EST

h3 center Experience an autumn weekend of literary inspiration on the beautiful shores of Puget Sound. font color 990000 OCTOBER 5-7, 2012 27th ANNUAL font h3 center A well-established conference and regional favorite, WRITE ON THE SOUND presents over thirty workshops by noted authors, educators, and trade professionals who share their talents and literary visions. A variety of intimate, high quality workshops offer an affordable experience for writers of all levels. Pre-conference workshops are offered on Friday afternoon. In addition to two full days of workshops on Saturday and Sunday, the conference features a keynote address, on-site book shop, manuscript critique appointments, and a themed writing contest. On Saturday evening, relax and get to know fellow writers and conference presenters at a book signing and casual reception overlooking the sunset on Puget Sound. Edmonds, known as an arts community, is located 20 minutes north of Seattle, 45 minutes from SeaTac airport. With outstanding views of the water and the Olympic Mountains to the west, Edmonds has a charming downtown with a variety of specialty shops, galleries, restaurants, and a regional performing arts center. Focus is on the craft of writing. 4 sessions day a choice of 4 workshops sessions within each time slot, Saturday keynote, reception, pre-conference critique sessions workshops on Friday, writing contest. Year Established: 1986 Number of Programs/Year: 1 Program Length: 2-1 2 days Group Size or S:T Ratio: 250 Program Focus: Autobiography Memoir, Business Technical, Children s, Fiction, Humor, Journalism, Marketing, Mystery, Non-fiction, Poetry, Publishing, Romance, Science Fiction Fantasy, Travel, Young Adult Faculty: 2012 Keynote NYT bestselling author Carla Neggers (Secrets of the Lost Summer), travel writer Rick Steves, WA State Poet Laureate Kathleen Flenniken 30 additional presenters Costs: 2012 147 2 days ( 127 early bird), 80 1 day. Pre-conference workshops 70, writing contest entry 12, manuscript critique 30, Keynote (open to the public) 15 adult 10 student, box lunch 15. U.S. Locations: Edmonds, Washington Global Locations: Months: October Click for more information: http://writing.shawguides.com/WriteontheSoundWritersConference/

Writers Conferences Workshops

Write on the Sound Writers Conference and Pre-Conference in Edmonds, Washington