11th International San Miguel Writers Conference and Literary Festival February 10-14, 2016 San Miguel is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a city steeped in beauty and history, extremely tranquil, and far from border issues. Long a mecca for writers, artists, and musicians from Canada, the U.S., Mexico, and beyond: The Creative Crossroads of the Americas. Featuring: Joyce Carol Oates, Scott Simon (NPR), Gail Sheehy, Kirk Ellis (John Adams, HBO), Lisa See, Luis Urrea, Elizabeth Hay, Juan Villoro Seven keynote presentations Seven 90 minute workshops (choose from 70 plus main stage panels) Open mic, Bookstore, and 5 lunches One-on-one agent pitch sessions available Individual consultations available Twelve 3 Hour Intensive Workshop options with distinguished writers Optional Writing Contest Explore San Miguel optional excursions Plus a spectacular Mexican Fiesta and a Storytelling Fest 2016 Presenters Faculty includes Joyce Carol Oates, Scott Simon (NPR), Gail Sheehy, Kirk Ellis (John Adams, HBO), Lisa See, Luis Urrea, Elizabeth Hay, Juan Villoro, Dinty Moore, Joyce Maynard, Liz Rosner, Laura Davis, and more. 2016 90-Minute Classes Concurrent morning and afternoon sessions include topics such as fiction, non-fiction, travel writing, screen writing, poetry, short story, mystery and crime fiction, memoir and personal essay, young adult, feature articles, editing and self-editing, both traditional and independent publishing, agents, book proposals, and more. For more information call 510-295-4097 in the U.S. or (415) 185-2225 in Mexico or visit our website at www.sanmiguelwritersconference.org.
Includes 8 keynote addresses, storytelling, panels, 7 classes (choose from 70), open mic, 4 light breakfasts,5 lunches, receptions. Optional writing contest, local excursions, 3 hr. intensives, agent pitches, individual consults. Bilingual (Eng Esp).
Year Established: 2004
Number of Programs/Year: 1
Program Length: 5 Days
Group Size or S:T Ratio: 1:15-1:35 1:1 available
Program Focus: Autobiography Memoir, Fiction, Humor, Journalism, Marketing, Mystery, Non-fiction, Playwriting, Poetry, Publishing, Screenwriting, Travel, Young Adult
Faculty: 2016 faculty includes: Joyce Carol Oates, Scott Simon (NPR), Gail Sheehy, Kirk Ellis (John Adams, HBO), Lisa See, Luis Alberto Urrea, Elizabeth Hay, Juan Villoro, Laura Davis, Dinty Moore, Liz Rosner, Joyce Maynard, and more!
Costs: Whole Enchilada: 775.00 includes (2)Saturday intensives Full Conference: 625.00 Basic Conference Package 525.00 Budget to luxury lodging options available.
U.S. Locations:
Global Locations: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Months: February
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