The 2010 San Francisco Writing for Change Conference
Building on a solid track record of publishing success, this gathering of writers, literary agents, editors & publishers lives up to its motto: Changing the World, One Book at a Time
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Books CAN change the world. The 2010 San Francisco Writing for Change Conference will share that powerful message with writers, and based on success stories from its previous events, this event is certainly the place to get new books and ideas noticed. For instance, Cami Walker, author of 29 Gifts, met her agent and editor at the 2008 event. Her book subsequently became a N.Y. Times bestseller!
Nonfiction and memoir writers are encouraged to attend the 2010 San Francisco Writing for Change Conference, November 13 & 14, at the Hilton Financial District/Chinatown. The event features two inspiring keynote luncheon addresses and over 30 breakout sessions on writing, publishing, technology and book marketing. Attendees have access to agents and editors who can transform a writer's dream (and message) into reality. There will also be a pre-conference day focusing on eBook publishing. Details and registration are available at http://www.SFWritingforChange.org.
Partial List of Presenters: Bestselling authors John Robbins (the groundbreaking books Diet For A New America and The New Good Life) and Dan Millman (Way of the Peaceful Warrior books) will give luncheon keynotes. As for the 29 Gifts success story, all three women -- Cami Walker, DeCapo Press executive editor Katie Hughes and literary agent Rita Rosenkranz -- will return to this year's event! Mitch Horowitz, editor-in-chief at Tarcher/Penguin and author of Occult America; editors Chuck Sambuchino of Writer's Digest and Jill Schwartzman, Random House; Alan Rinzler, Jossey-Bass; Jeevan Sivasubramaniam, Berrett-Koehler; and Jeanette Perez, HarperOne. Author presenters include Jean Shinoda Bolen, Urgent Message from Mother: Gather the Women, Save the World; Rosemary Daniell, Secrets of the Zona Rosa; Zoe Carter, Imperfect Endings; and Jamie Workman, Heart of Dryness. Technology and book marketing experts include Mark Coker, SMASHWORDS; Kevin Kelly, What Technology Wants; social media experts Britt Bravo and Kevin Smokler; and documentary film-maker Vanessa Workman. Literary agents include Verna Drieisbach, Sorche Fairbank, Michael Larsen, Elizabeth Pomada, Andy Ross, Ted Weinstein and many others.
"The San Francisco Writing for Change Conference is the only one of its kind -- bringing together activist writers from many areas to learn, share, and network so they can change the world. On so many levels this one weekend can ignite a change in the very people who can influence the world to change around them," said conference co-founder agent Michael Larsen.
Authors who write in realms as diverse as the environment, spirituality, politics, health, technology, personal growth, and business are encouraged to attend. Information and online registration are available at http://www.SFWritingforChange.org or call 415-673-0939 or 925-560-1403. The Hilton Financial District attendee room rate is $119 (based on availability).
San Francisco Writing for Change is a project of the non-profit San Francisco Writers Conference, a 509(a)(2) tax-exempt charity located at 1029 Jones St., San Francisco, CA 94109.
For more information:
Barbara Santos, 925-560-1403 or Elizabeth Pomada, 415-673-0939
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SOURCE San Francisco Writers Conference
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