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SLO, CA 93403-8106
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Fri & Sat, Sep 17 & 18, 2010
at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo

(Limited Enrollment)

Keynote Speaker: Christian Moerk © Les Kaner
(Click on above link for his biography)
 

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  • 32 Workshops in all Areas of Writing and Publishing 
    Workshop Descriptions - Choose one from each of the 4 sessions & have course numbers handy when registering
     
  • Teen Writers Program
     
  • Suggested Workshop Tracks
    Having trouble deciding which classes to take? Wondering what workshops would be good for a new writer or which courses will help you to deepen or improve your writing? Check out our sample workshop tracks based on your area of interest and expertise.
     
  • Registration & Conference Fees
    (Pre-Registration Deadline: 4pm, Wednesday, Sep 30) Closed
    Walk In Registration will be accepted at the door
     
  • Prepaid Box Lunch (Avoid standing in long lunch lines)
    (Deadline: 4pm, Friday, Sep 25) Closed
     
  • Lillian Dean Writing Competition
    (Deadline: 4pm, Friday, Sep 11) Closed
    2009 Lillian Dean Competition Award Winners
     
  • Manuscript Critique Services
    (Deadline: 4pm, Friday, Sep 11)  Closed
     
  • Schedule of Events
     
  • Table Talks with the Faculty
     
  • Central Coast Writers' Conference Brochure
     
  • Faculty Biographies
    Workshop Presenters Names have been linked to their bio from their workshops on the workshop description page above
     
  • Facebook Page
    The Central Coast Writers Conference is now on Facebook. Become a fan to be informed of conference features and changes, faculty news, contests and giveaways, and information of interest to writers.
     
  • List of Local Lodging
    (San Luis Obispo is about 6 miles South of Cuesta College and Morro Bay is about 8 miles North)
     
  • Success Stories
    If you have been published as a result of attending the Central Coast Writers' Conference, we want to hear about it! Email Cathe Olson with the details. You might be chosen for our new Success Story Spotlight at the upcoming conference.
     
  • Central Coast Book and Author Festival
    The Central Coast Writers' Conference is partnering with the Central Coast Book and Author Festival scheduled for October 4, 2009 in Mission Plaza in downtown San Luis Obispo. To see the full festival lineup or to become an exhibitor, go to www.ccbookfestival.org

     
  • Other Writing Workshops & Conferences
     
  • Refer-A-Friend Bonus! Closed
    Tell your friends about the Central Coast Writers’ Conference XXV on October 2 and 3rd and if they register, you’ll get a FREE entry in the Lillian Dean Writing Competition!

    Here’s how it works: If your friend tells us you referred him or her when registering by phone or in the “notes or comments” section when registering online, we will credit you for one free writing competition entry*.

    This offer ends at the same time as the Lillian Dean Competition Deadline:
    4 p.m. on September 11th.
    *This credit does not apply to registrations or contest entries that have already been paid for. We must receive your competition entry by the specified deadline.

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Contribute to Conference Scholarship Fund
 

We are looking for area businesses and individuals who are interested in sponsoring
adult and student scholarships for the Central Coast Writers' Conference XXIII.

For more information, call Nanette Pina, (805) 546-3131 Ext 2294
or email her at npina@cuesta.edu
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Become a Conference Sponsor

Donations from individuals and business enable us to hire the very best presenters while keeping tuition costs low. Business sponsors receive many benefits in exchange for their tax deductible donation, such as links on our Web site, inserts in our conference packets, and much more. Donations of products or services are also appreciated.

Contact Cathe Olson at cathe@simplynaturalbooks.com for complete sponsorship information.

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Writers' Conference Sponsors


 

www.cuesta.edu

www.applefarm.com

 

The Cuesta College Writers' Conference is funded in part
by a generous grant from the 

 

www.visitslo.com

 

www.slonightwriters.org

 

 

Send your Writers' Conference questions/comments/suggestions to: Cathe Olson

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