Sunday, January 11, 2015

California Crime Writers Conference: June 6 & 7, 2015


Saturday & Sunday, June 6 & 7, 2015
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles - Westside
6161 West Centinela Avenue, Culver City, California

REGISTER HERE.

ONLY 22 DAYS UNTIL EARLY BIRD PRICING CUTOFF!

The California Crime Writers Conference welcomes aspiring writers and established authors to mingle with agents and editors, to get inside information on the publishing industry, to hone skills and revitalize your creativity.

2015 keynote speakers international bestselling authors Charlaine Harris and Anne Perry. 

Early-bird registration fee is $265, which includes:

Two days of workshops, panels and breakout sessions
Two breakfasts, two luncheons, two afternoon snacks
Unlimited walnut & chocolate chip cookies
Hors d’oeuvres at the Agents and Editors cocktail party on Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Screening of noir film The Blue Gardenia
A goody bag full of books, brochures and other items

Visit the website for details. Book your hotel room at the newly remodeled DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Westside - Los Angeles, using THE Personalized Online Group Webpage. The conference room rate is only $129 per night for a standard room. Book early while space is available. Working on a special Noir at the Bar on Friday Night before the conference, so consider getting a room for both nights. Special rates are in effect for both nights.

MANUSCRIPT CRITIQUES
Sign up to get the first five pages of your manuscript critiqued by an agent, editor, or published author. You may purchase one critique, 5 double-spaced pages for $50.
Sessions are approximately 20 minutes.
Sign up when you register. 

Co-chairs: Craig Faustus Buck and Diane Vallere

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ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Show attendees, faculty, staff, and agents about your books or business! A national mystery writers' conference is just the place to advertise your product. Everyone at the California Crime Writers Conference will receive a beautiful, high-quality program in their goody bag to carry with them throughout the weekend.

Contact sinclapr@gmail.com to reserve your ad space. Payment can be made via PayPal to: ccwconference@gmail.com, or check mailed to CCWC/Sisters in Crime/LA, 1107 Fair Oaks Avenue, PMB 338, South Pasadena, CA 91030.

GOODY BAG INSERTS
Cost is $30 per item to be included in every goody bag. 200 pieces minimum. Examples:
bookmarks, postcards, flyers.

CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIPS
Contact one of the co-chairs to discuss sponsoring Conference items such as badge holders or events such as cocktail parties.

For more info on advertising opportunities, visit the advertising page at http://www.ccwconference.org/advertising.html. Still have questions? Email sinclapr@gmail.com.

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