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Redwood Writers, a branch of the California Writers Club, is producing its third writing conference in Santa Rosa, Ca.
Sandy Baker
From our Conference Chair, Sandy Baker:
“Book-lovers and books will never disappear though the way we read books is changing rapidly. We find ourselves adjusting to the different formats already. A corollary to that is authors will never disappear, and we at the Redwood Writers, through our organization and conference, will try to ensure that never happening.
”Our conference, themed “Next Step,” offers you the opportunity to learn about the evolving publishing industry, to find new ways to promote your books and yourself, and to enhance your skills in the craft of writing. We offer four tracks—Craft, Genre, Marketing, and Publishing—and 16 breakout sessions. We wish, and you will wish, that you could take all 16.”
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LInda Loveland Reid
From our President, Linda Reid:
“Doing such an enormous project was just a gleam in our eye back in 2009. Today Redwood Writers is delighted to be sponsoring our third Writers Conference. You might ask why, considering the new world of communication that has sprung to life over the last few years, do we want to bother with a hands-on-hard-print event. And that’s why! It’s not interfacing from a distance, but upfront and personal. This event fits right in with our motto: “writers helping writers,” as we come together to motivate one another, teach and network, all for the love of writing. What could be a better day spent than in an environment full of inspiration and friendship. We invite you to join us. “
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Please join us. We’ll make your next step in writing, that much easier. Writing and publishing is a fast-changing art, our experts represent all fields of the industry. Sixteen sessions cover the Craft of Writing, Genre, Publishing and Marketing. Our keynote speaker, David Corbett will talk on ”Beyond the Book: Writing Opportunities in a Multi-Platform Era” and our afternoon panel will discuss ”Leap into Tomorrow’s Publishing”. Explore our website’s conference pages by clicking the links at the top and bottom of each page or if you’re a paper person, start here.
Poetry Evening, Friday, April 27th 2012, 6:15 pm
at the Flamingo Hotel, 2777 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, Ca (map)
to register click here.
Redwood Writers 2012 Conference, Saturday, April 28 , 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
at Santa Rosa Junior College, Bertolini Student Union, 311 Elliot St., Santa Rosa, Ca (map)
to register click here.
We have reserved a block of rooms for the conference at the Flamingo Hotel, 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, 707-523-4745. Please email: registrar@redwoodwriters.org for a booking number to receive the special conference room rate. Then register by phone or on-line at http://www.flamingoresort.com. Discount rates available through March 27, 2012, or until all blocked rooms are filled.
Below is the general schedule of the days events, to access more information click on any of the buttons at the top or bottom of the page. For a complete schedule, click here.
Schedule: April 28, 2012
Saturday Conference – 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
7:30 – 8:15 am Check-in
8:30 – 9:15 am Morning Keynote Address by David Corbett – “Beyond the Book: Writing Opportunities in a Multi-Platform Era”
9:30 – 12:00 pm Eight Sessions available
12:30 – 1:15 pm Luncheon & Panel: “Leap into Tomorrow’s Publishing”
1:15 – 4:15pm Eight more Sessions available
4:15 – 5:30 pm – General Session, snacks & beverages
at about 4:30pm – Belva Davis, “One’s Life in Memoir”
Announcement of Prose Contest winners. Conference wrap-up, final book sales and signings. General mixer.
For more information or if you have questions, email conference@redwoodwriters.org
If you would like to become a member of Redwood Writers, the largest chapter of California Writers Club, please click here.
A Special Thanks to our Conference Team: Sandy Baker, Linda Reid, Elaine Webster, Abby Bogomolny, Leigh Anne Lindsey, Jeanne Jusaitis, Charles Markee, Jonathan Hayden, Mona Mechling, Kathy Rueve, Lynn Millar, Ann Philipp, Robert Digitale, Frances Caballo, Blake Webster, Jean Wong, Robbi Bryant, Juanita Martin, Barbara Toboni, Patsy Ann Taylor.
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