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David R. Collins 2010 Writers’ Conference
June 23, 24, & 25  
St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, Iowa
 
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Registration Fees:  
Registration Type
Workshop Selection:  Indicate below which workshop(s) you are registering for in the "Workshop(s) You Wish to Attend" text box. Enrollment in each workshop is limited. Please list in order the workshops that you wish to attend, according to preference.  Each workshop meets for 4.5 hours.
Early Bird Registration before June 16:
  1 workshop—$65; 3 workshops—$150; full conference—$200 After June 16: 1 workshop—$75; 3 workshops—$175; full conference—$225
Road to Nonfiction   
From Ordinary to Outstanding  
The Freelancing Payoff 
(1 workshop
3 topics)
It Starts with a Pitch 
Feature Writing for More Money
Organize and Grow
 
Introduction to Nonfiction Feature Writing  
Writing Poems that Stir the Senses  
The Publishing Process  
Creating Buzz for You and Your Book (Marketing and Publicity)  
 
Workshop Tuition
Workshop(s) You Wish to Attend

 
Author Luncheon: June 24  — Cecil  Murphey, keynote speaker. $15
Location to be announced.

 
   
Ten Minute Pitch: There will be an opportunity to do a 10 minute pitch of your book to publisher Steve Semken on the afternoon of June 24 between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. The cost is $25 and requires you to pre-register. TWO SLOTS REMAINING - 1:45 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Room Accommodations:  Accommodations in St. Ambrose University dormitories, $35 per night. These are private air-conditioned rooms sharing a bath between two rooms with linens provided.
Room Accommodations at SAU

 
June 25 Conference Concluding Lunch:  
One ticket is included with a full conference registration. Location to be announced.

For questions please call: (563) 324-1410 or email: mwc@midwestwritingcenter.org
If you require special accommodations please call 563-324-1410.
Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be made if a student drops on or before June 21. An 80% refund will be made if a student drops on June 22. There will be no refunds once the conference begins.
 
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