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Keynote Speaker: Jack Grapes

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• 28th Annual Central Coast Writer's Conference Workshop Descriptions (Fri Eve & Sat, Sep 21 & 22, 2012)
  Choose one workshop from each of the four sessions and have course numbers handy when registering
   

• Chevron Tech, Toys & Tools Boot Camp (Sep 21, 12-5pm)
  "Self-Publishing Boot Camp & Guerilla Marketing Tips "
  2nd Year Pre-Conference Event hosted by Chevron
  Instructors: Carla King & Laurie McLean
  Important Note: The 28^th Central Coast Writers’ Conference is Friday Evening, September 21st & Saturday, September 22nd. However, in 2012 we have added two new additional workshops that require an extra fee as detailed in the fee schedule below.
  
  The "VAC Travel Writers' Boot Camp" is Thursday & Friday with an option to attend the official Conference workshops on Friday evening & Saturday. The "Chevron Tech, Toys & Tools: Self-Publishing Boot Camp & Guerilla Marketing Tips" is Friday afternoon with the option to attend the official conference workshops on Friday evening & Saturday.

  You can choose the Conference on Friday & Saturday & add either the "VAC Travel Writers' Boot Camp" or the "Chevron Tech, Tools & Toys: Self-Publishing Boot Camp & Guerilla Marketing Tips" for an extra fee or you can choose to only attend the Conference or the "VAC Travel Writers' Boot Camp" or the "Chevron Tech, Toys & Tools: Self-Publishing Boot Camp & Guerilla Marketing Tips".
   

• Lillian Dean Writing Competition
  (Deadline: Sunday, Aug 12, 2012) - Not included in conference fee
   
• Manuscript Critique Services
  (Deadline: Sunday, Aug 19, 2012)  - Not included in conference fee
   
• Prepaid Box Lunch (Avoid standing in long lunch lines)
  (Deadline: 4pm, Wednesday, Sep 12, 2012) Not included in conference fee
   
• Registration & Conference Fees
  (Pre-Registration Deadline: 4pm, Tuesday, Sep 11, 2012)
  Walk In Registration Accepted at the Door - $10 additional fee
   
• Schedule of Events (28th Annual Writers' Conference)
  Does not include Chevron Tech, Toys & Tools Boot Camp or VAC Travel Writers' Boot Camp Schedules - (See above & below alphabetically)
   
• Table Talks with the Faculty
   
• Teen Writers' Program (Must be 13-19 years of age)
  Does not include Travel Writers' Boot Camp, Box Lunch, Lillian Dean Writing Competition or Manuscript Critiques - Must enroll separately
   
• VAC Travel Writers' Boot Camp   (Thur/Fri, Sep 20 & 21)
  Off Campus Training Event for Local & Visiting Travel Writers
  Journalists-in-Training Experience Central Coast hosted by the
  VAC (Visitor Alliance of Cayucos) Instructors: Judith Fein & Paul Ross
  ** This Boot Camp is separate from the Writer's Conference enrollment & is not included in conference fee - Must enroll separately
   
• VAC Travel Writers' Boot Camp Experience Tours   (Thursday & Friday, September 20 & 21)
  Select from one of ten Adventure Tours - Included with your Travel Writers' Boot Camp Enrollment Fee
   
• Workshop Presenter Biographies
  Workshop Presenters Names have been linked to their biography from their workshops on the workshop description page above
   
• Workshop Track Suggestions
  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.
   
• Writers' Conference FaceBook Page
  The Central Coast Writers Conference is now on FaceBook. Become a Friend & be informed of conference features and changes, faculty news, contests and giveaways, as well as other information of interest to writers.
   
• Writers' Conference List of Local Lodging
  La Serena Inn is the official host site for the faculty for Central Coast Writers’ Conference XXVIII and offers registrants a special rate as accommodations are available. (San Luis Obispo is about 6 miles South of Cuesta College - Morro Bay is about 8 miles North) When registering mention that you are with Central Coast Writers' Conference and receive the discounted rate of $99 (Friday and Saturday) and $49 (Monday-Thursday) Taxes and City fee applies. Check out all lodging available in Morro Bay www.morrobay.org or San Luis Obispo www.visitslo.com - RV Camping Sites - Map to El Chorro Park
   
• Writers' Conference Success Stories
  Each year many of you have been inspired to write or complete your creative effort and successfully find a publisher due to ideas learned at the Central Coast Writers’ Conference. Please, send me your stories and we’ll post them on the website and FaceBook and try to mention all of them at the conference. If you have been published as a result of attending the Central Coast Writers' Conference, we want to hear about it! Email Judy Salamacha with the details. You might be chosen for our new Success Story Spotlight at the upcoming conference. We will post your triumphs and Book Signing dates.
   

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Writers' Conference Sponsors

www.communityprograms.net	www.pge.com
www.chevron.com	The Cuesta College Writers' Conference is funded in part by a generous grant from the    www.visitslo.com
www.WineCoastCountry.com/stay/hotels/cayucos	www.morrobay.org
www.slonightwriters.org	http://laserenainn.com/
www.sanluisobispo.com	www.ksby.com
www.920kvec.com	www.kcbx.org
www.coast-electronic,com
www.macsuperstore.com

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Thanks to our generous sponsors La Serena Inn of Morro Bay at (805) 248-1511 is the host hotel for the 2012 Faculty offering discounts to registrants. Cayucos' On the Beach Bed & Breakfast will host the Travel Writing Team & offers a 20% discount to registrants at (805) 995-3200. Central Coast Writers' Conference is offering a $25 conference discount for booking stays in Cayucos. Info about other Cayucos Lodging at www.winecoastcountry.com. Also find many great stays and possible discounts at www.morrobay.org & www.visitslo.org.

The Central Coast Writers' Conference is funded by promotional grants from the City of San Luis Obispo, the Morro Bay Visitor & Lodging Alliance and the Visitor Association of Cayucos. Financial support is also provided by Volumes of Pleasure Book Shoppe, Coalesce Book Store & Wedding Chapel, Top Dog Coffee Bar, Coast Electronics of Morro Bay & Los Osos, many fine merchants and eateries of Cayucos, California plus PG&E, Chevron USA & SLO NightWriters. Media partners are the SLO Tribune, KVEC Radio, KCBX Radio and KSBY-TV.

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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.

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