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Sixteenth Annual
Jackson Hole Writers Conference
June 26 - June 29, 2008
Every summer, passion for the written word brings writers together in Grand Teton National Park's backyard. Jackson Hole Writers Conference attendees are young and old, veterans and tenderfoots who all share one common denominator: they all love writing.
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Gail Tsukiyama
Jane Hamilton
Christopher Merrill
Tim Cahill
The 2008 Jackson Hole Writers Conference will be held at the brand new:
Center for the Arts
Jackson, WY 83001
=Special tracks for 2008=
=Special tracks for 2008=
Travel & Outdoor writing
Learn how to craft your adventure writing to tell the perfect story of discovery, and get paid for your traveling addiction!
Featured Speaker: Bryan Christy
Young Adult Fiction
Explore the burgeoning field of fiction for young people.
Featured Speaker: Melissa Manlove
Poetry
Hone your skilles in workshops and critique sessions with one of America’s premier poets.
Featured Speaker: Christopher Merrill
We will also be offering tracks in both creative nonfiction and fiction with these featured speakers:
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=Other Features=
=Other Features=
Discuss your work through individual manuscript critiques with local writers and these agents and editors – included in your registration!
Katherine Ives, Alpinist Magazine
Sam Douglas, Picador
Joelle Delbourgo, Joelle Delbourgo Associates Literary Management, Publishing Consultants
Doug Stewart, Sterling Lord Literistic
Katharine Sands, Sarah Jane Freymann Literary Agency
Melissa Manlove, Young Adult editor from Chronicle Books
David Cashion, Penguin Books
Craft workshops, marketing advice, and networking opportunities are all a big part of the Jackson Hole Writers Conference. This year take advantage of all the published writers in attendance: sign up for an informal breakfast with a writer!
Parents of teens interested in writing -- a special offer this year! Register and bring your teen (or teens!) for half-price! Enjoy a family vacation in Yellowstone National Park and Jackson Hole! A summer to remember!
Sponsored by:
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Wyoming Arts Council Trust Fund "Supported in part by a grant from the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, a program of the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources." |
Other sponsors include:
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David Kornblum |
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Teton County Library |
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Wyoming Balloon Company |
Jedediah's Original House of Sourdough |
Pearl Street Bagels |
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High Country Linen |
Master's Studio |
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