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Puerto Vallarta Writers Conference
February 26-28, 2010
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CALLING ALL WRITERS, READERS, AND THINKERS
What could be more exciting than attending a conference in beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico? If you have only dreamed about writing that family memoir or yearned to tell the story of your last vacation/adventure in a way that will make it as exciting to your readers as it was when you first experienced it; then this conference is for you. If you wonder why TV and newspaper reporters only report the bad and sensational stuff, then come meet some professionals that believe “no news is news unless its good news.” Learn how to combine your real life with your “writing life,” and influence others with your perception of what is happening in the world around you. The committee volunteers of the Puerto Vallarta Writers Group and Biblioteca Los Mangos are working very hard to make this a conference you will remember for years to come. It may even change the way you think about reading and writing.
The 5th ANNUAL PUERTO VALLARTA WRITERS CONFERENCE-- will be held February 26-28, 2010, at Los Mangos Library. The theme of the conference is "Creative Non-Fiction: The Literature of Reality." Each in their own way, and each very different, our presenters are first class, and have much to teach us. This is what they will be talking about:
2010 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS & SEMINAR PRESENTERS
- Elizabeth Kadetsky Our Friday evening opening keynote speaker will define the theme of our conference: “The Literature of Reality." She will also be giving two seminars on "Writing the Family Memoir.”
- Marcos McPeek Villatoro His keynote presentation on Saturday "Tamale Road" will describe how he and his family went to find their roots in El Salvador and the process of filming and writing about it. He will also be giving two seminars on "Finding your own voice to tell your story."
- Dave Lieber Our keynote presenter on Sunday, Dave will wrap things up with his up-beat humorous presentation, "If a New Yorker can make it in Texas, imagine what you can do!” He will also be giving two seminars on "How new journalism techniques can make you a better writer."
- Kathryn Blair A special video presentation on Friday, will be introduced with a short reading by Los Mango’s María José Zorrilla Alcalá.
- Mark Zeller Will be giving two seminars about “Afraid to Read in Public?”
- James Tipton will be giving two seminars discussing “The Poetry Of Now.”
- Karen Hursh Graber Will be presenting two seminars on: “Combining Food writing, With Travel Writing.”
- Kim Lamb Gregory will be giving two seminars on "The successful interview."
The conference will conclude with a special Authors Booksigning and Beach Party on Sunday afternoon.
Early Bird registration is $100.00 per person and includes all keynote speakers and seminars.
Registration will increase to $120.00 per person after January 31, 2010.
We will accept US Dollars or Pesos at 14/1 (N$1400).
To register by mail or in person, please contact Ginger Carpenter +52 (322) 222-2537 Email: gingercarp AT yahoo.com or
Margo Landry +52 (322) 225-5507 Email: margo AT attitudefactor.com
Click here to REGISTER and PAY ONLINE ...
Won’t you plan to come to Puerto Vallarta in February of 2010, and join us by participating in this very special event?
I personally hope to see each of you here.
Douglas Allen Danielson
PVWG Conference chairman.
E-mail capt.doug AT prodigy.net.mx
Website www.Doug-Danielson.com
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Co-Sponsored by Los Mangos Library and the Puerto Vallarta Writers Group
For more information, contact Doug Danielson at capt.doug AT prodigy.net.mx
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Schedule—2010 Writers Conference
Feb. 26-28
All Events at Los Mangos Library ... except for the Beach Party
Friday, February 26
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. --- Registration
6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. --- Opening Comments & Announcements
6:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. --- “In the Shadow of the Angel” ... Kathryn Blair video
7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. --- Introduction of presenters
7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. --- “The Literature of Reality” ... Keynote opening speaker, Elizabeth Kadetsky
8:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. --- Question and Answers
8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. --- Wine/Cheese & Coffee/Dessert Reception (cash bar)
Saturday, February 27
9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. --- Coffee and pastries
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m --- One-hour seminars
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. --- Lunch on your own (or purchase from food stands on Library lawn)
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. --- One-hour seminars
3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. --- Break
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. --- One-hour seminars
4:30 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. --- “Tamale Road” ... Keynote second day speaker, Marcos McPeek Villatoro
5:30 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. --- Questions and answers
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. --- Cocktail party (Cash bar and botanas)
Sunday, February 28
9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m --- Coffee and pastries
9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ---
12:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. --- “If a New Yorker can make it in Texas, imagine what you can do!” ... Keynote Closing Speaker, Dave Lieber
1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. --- Wrap-up and Closing comments
BEACH PARTY & Author Book Signings
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. --- On the beach under the big tent in front of Daiquiri Dick’s Restaurant. (cash bar and restaurant)
BIBLIOTECA LOS MANGOS
- Site of 2010 PV Writers Conference
The 2010 PV Writers Conference will be held at the Biblioteca Los Mangos, Puerto Vallarta's bustling main library, which is located just a few miles from the main hub. Easily accessible from El Centro as well as the North and South sides of town, the historic Los Mangos is a popular icon of the city, often serving as host to a variety of special events, exhibits and concerts. With its bright spacious salas (rooms), diverse selection of English and Spanish books, modern decor and welcoming outdoor courtyards, it is the ideal venue for the '10 conference.
Located on the local bus line, (or easily reached via a short taxi ride), Los Mangos also offers the convenience of several nearby eateries (a list of which will be provided at registration).
Biblioteca Los Mangos
Av Francisco Villa 1001
Puerto Vallarta Information websites:
Beachfront hotels easily accessible to Library by taxi or bus:
- Buenaventura Grand Hotel (Downtown)
1-888-859-9439
hotelbuenaventura.com.mx
- Canto del Sol Beach & Tennis Resort (Hotel Zone)
52-322-226-0123
cantodelsol.com
- Hotel Rosita (Downtown)
52-322-223-2000
Email: Sales@hotelrosita.com
- Sheraton Buganvilias Resort & Convention Center (Hotel Zone)
1-800-942-6155 (from U.S.)
sheratonvallarta.com
Boutique Hotels and Inns:
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