Guide to Writers Conferences & Writing Workshops
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Western Reserve Writers Conference & Women Writers' Winter Retreat
Established
1983
Program Description
Writers' Conference is held at Lakeland Community College: Concurrent morning & afternoon sessions, editing consults, Q & A panel. Women's Retreat is held at The Homestead B&B: Workshops, keynote speaker, open mic, free writing time.
Programs/Year
3
Program Length
1 day Conference. 3 day Retreat.
Group Size or S:T Ratio
Conference: ~120. Retreat 35.
Program Focus
Autobiography/Memoir, Children's, Fiction, Marketing, Mystery, Non-fiction, Poetry, Publishing, Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy
Faculty
Conference: 15+ presenters who are experienced writers/authors, such as Regina Brett, Mary Doria Russell,Les Roberts, Erin O'Brien, Gail Bellamy, Michael Heaton, Casey Daniels, Rick Porrello, Michael Salinger, Michelle O'Neil, Ray McNiece, Deanna Adams
Costs
Conference: $69/half day, $105/full day includes lunch. Retreat: $305(or $225, shared). Retreat Weekend includes lodging, al sessions, meals, snacks. Commute only,$155; Saturday only $120.
U.S. Locations
Lakeland College in Kirtland & Homestead B&B in Willoughby, Ohio
Months
February, March, September
Contact
Deanna Adams
Conference Coordinator
Western Reserve Writers Conference
Lakeland College, 7700 Clocktower Dr.
Kirtland, OH 44094
United States
Phone: 440-953-7171
E-Mail:
Conference Coordinator
Western Reserve Writers Conference
Lakeland College, 7700 Clocktower Dr.
Kirtland, OH 44094
United States
Phone: 440-953-7171
E-Mail:
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