11th Annual Florida Writers Conference

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for the annual FWA conference:  

October 19-21, 2012  

 

Welcome to our 11th year!

 

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Faculty List & Bios
Workshop Schedule
FAQs
Mail-In Registration Form

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FWA Website
FWA Blog

 

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IMPORTANT DATES

August 31 - Last day for early-bird registration for FWF Workshop with R.J. Ellory
September 1 - Last day for registration refund for annual conference
September 17: last day to register at Orlando Marriott Lake Mary at conference rates; after 9/17, standard hotel rates apply.
September 21 - Last day regular registration fee for annual conference (from here forward, late fee applies)
October 9 - Last day for mail-in registration for annual conference (online and onsite registration still available)
October 10 - Last day to submit books/forms for Conference Bookstore
October 18 - Registration for annual conference open from 8-9:30 PM for materials pickup only 

October 18 -  FWF Celebrity Workshop with R.J. Ellory 

October 19-21 - Onsite registration for annual conference   



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Conferences--Worth the Money?     

 

Sponsors and volunteers may defray the costs, but it still takes money (um, your registration fees) to hold a worthwhile conference. Is the investment worth it? Check these success stories.

 

The Florida Writers Conference will be held October 19-21 at the Orlando Marriott Lake Mary. Register now; late fees kick in September 21.  

 

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Traditional, Subsidy Publisher--What's the Difference?

Your dream is to be published, and you want to pitch your work at the conference, but the faculty roster shows perplexing distinctions: agents, traditional publishers, and subsidy publishers. Each has its advantages. Discover which faculty members belong in which category, and who may be perfect for you.  Read on... 

Celebrity Workshop--A Really Big Deal

 

The esteemed, famous, mega-bestselling, internationally published, and charismatic Roger Ellory will be conducting FWF's Celebrity Workshop the day before the Florida Writers Conference opens. The workshop is open to FWA members and nonmembers alike. Ellory writes intense crime fiction, but the secrets he shares will apply to all genres. Check it out...
New Format for the Conference Webpage

 

It's easier than ever to find out what you need to know about the conference. Check out the Quick Links in the left column of the website's conference page. Check it out...  

 

And remember to visit the conference blog  where you'll find even more conference information including detailed "Meet the Faculty" posts.

Hot Link Events
  • Celebrity Workshop. October 18, Orlando Marriott Lake Mary, Florida. Presented by R.J. Ellory, international mega-bestselling author.
  • 11th Annual Florida Writers Conference. October 19-21, Orlando Marriott Lake Mary, Florida. Find your agent, meet your publisher, and get the scoop on the industry.

See you all in October!