2 DAY WRITERS' CONFERENCE IN VIRGINIA BEACH

Best-selling author, Michael Palmer and NY Literary Agent Marisa Corvisiero are the key note speakers. Included with paid registration to the conference is opportunity to enter all 4 FREE writing contests, FREE 10-line critique sessions, FREE Agent pitches (2 agents at conference), FREE LUNCH both days, and SO MUCH MORE. Please visit http://hamptonroadswriters​.org/ for more details.

Click here for list of speakers: http://hamptonroadswriters.org/conference2011.php

The conference lasts 2 days.  It's $135 for HRW members (anyone can join for a small donation) and $170 for nonmembers.  There are 3 optional after hours workshops that cost $15 for HRW members and 20 for non members.  We offer 15-min private manuscript critiques for a 15 or 20 fee.  The first 10-line critiques, along with the contests (2 K in prizes) are free.  Lunch is free both days

Hampton Roads Writers is a nonprofit, Virginia Beach, Virginia-based group of professional and aspiring writers, friends, and supporters of the arts who have joined together to promote the craft and passion of writing and the love of reading and literature in Virginia. We aim to encourage readers and writers of all ages and talents, as well as acknowledge and celebrate awareness of local and contemporary authors and their work. We serve as a resource to our community by creating and supporting literary events throughout the Hampton Roads area.