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Central Coast Writers' Conference
at Cuesta College XXIV

Fri/Sat, September 26 & 27, 2008

(Limited Enrollment)

Keynote Speaker: Bob Mayer 
(Click on above link for his biography)
 

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• 28 Workshops in all Areas of Writing and Publishing  (This is the Workshop Descriptions - Choose one from each session)
   
• Faculty Biographies
   
• Lillian Dean Writing Competition
  (Deadline: 4pm, Friday, Sep 5th)
   
• Manuscript Critique Services
  (Deadline: 4pm, Friday, Sep 5th)
   
• Schedule of Events
   
• Table Talks with the Faculty
   
• Young Writers Program
  (See Workshop Descriptions above - Choose one from each session)
   
• 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.)
   
• List of Local Lodging
   

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Writers' Conference Fees:   

Early Bird Full Conference Fee: $119 (By Aug 15th)

Regular Full Conference Fee: $149 (After Aug 16th)

Friday Night Only Conference Fee: $55
(Includes Refreshments, Speaker & Friday Workshop)

Friday Speaker Only Conference Fee: $40
(Does NOT include refreshments or Friday workshop)

Saturday Only Conference Fee: $110
(Includes Continental Breakfast, 3 Saturday workshops,
Afternoon Assembly & Table Talks)

Young Writer Conference Fee: $75 (Must be Under 21 years old)
 

(See Workshop Descriptions  - Choose from one from each time period)
You'll need to have the workshop choices handy as you register.
Course Number 100WC.308
Register Online
 

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Prepaid Box Lunches   
All boxes include a cold beverage, coleslaw or pasta salad, potato chips, whole fruit, gourmet cookie, flatware, napkin, moist towelette and condiments.

•    The Grover - Sliced pastrami with Swiss cheese
  on sliced rye with lettuce and a tomato slice
•    The Morro - Sliced black forest ham with Pepper jack cheese
  on sliced sourdough with lettuce and a tomato slice
•    The Paso - Sliced roast beef with Cheddar cheese
  on a French baguette with lettuce and a tomato slice
•   The Pismo - Sliced mesquite smoked turkey breast with Provolone cheese
  on sliced wheat with lettuce and a tomato slice
•    The SLO - Avocado, cucumber, red onions, tomato slice and leaf lettuce
  on sliced wheat

Prepaid Box Lunch Fee: $10 per lunch
(Avoid standing in long cafeteria lines  - Choose from five delicious options above)
(Registration Deadline: Thu, Sep 18th)
Course Number 107WC.308
Register Online

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Manuscript Critique Fee: $45 per entry
(Submission Deadline: 4pm, Fri, Sep 5th)
Course Number 101WC.308
Register Online
 

Writing Competition Fee: $10 per entry
(Submission Deadline: 4pm, Fri, Sep 5th)
Course Number 102WC.308
Register Online
 

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Registration Form for Writers' Conference XXIV
(If you'd rather not use a credit card online, you can print out the form above to register
by fax (805-546-3107) with your Visa, Master Charge or Discover Card
or by mail with your personal check)

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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 for complete sponsorship information.

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Writers' Conference Sponsors