Powell River Writers Conference

May 1 Writers Conference  Program(rough draft)

Check back closer to the date for finalized version.

All workshops, ceremonies and book fair held at Dwight Hall
Friday, April 30, 2010

9:30-11:30 a.m Master Class #1: Sylvia Taylor
Pre-register using Master Class form
“Building Your Professional Platform: A Blueprint for Success”

1:30-3:30 p.m Master Class#2: Anthony Dalton
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“Don’t Give Away All Your Rights: Understanding Publishing Contracts”

7:00-9:00 p.m Opening Ceremonies
Entertainment with “So You Think You Can Write” contestants
Silent auction, host bar

Saturday, May 1, 2010

8:00 a.m      Doors open
9:00-9:30    Welcome and possibly launch new books.
9:30-10:30   Brian Brett on creative non-fiction “Writing Your Life”
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-12:00 Brian Brett conclusion

12:00-1:00   Lunch sold onsite

1:00-1:15   Welcome back.
1:15-2:15   Heidi Greco, “The Prickly Art of Self-Editing”
2:15-2:30   Break
2:30-4:00   Heidi Greco conclusion
4:00-4:30   Wrap up

6:00……. West Coast Writers Banquet and silent auction
                   Entertainment details TBA
                   Tickets $20

 To register for the conference, please click here.