The 10th Annual Gulf Coast
Writers and Storytellers Conference
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Dear Writers,
Thank you for your interest in our 10th annual writers’ conference. Once again, we have assembled a variety of accomplished writers, editors, and agents who will present informative workshops, lectures, and panel discussions, addressing differing aspects of writing, editing, publication, and promotion. Past attendees have complimented our conferences on being both informative and inspirational.
This year, we’re pleased to announce that our special guest will be the phenomenal Michael Connelly.
He will join our accomplished faculty for another wonderful year of inspiration and education. Past presenters include, Alafair Burke, Jim Pascoe, Jim Huang, Margaret Coel, Benjamin M. LeRoy, Terry Lewis, Lynn Wallace, Mark Ryan, Cricket Freeman, Douglas Wells, Tony Simmons, River Jordan, S. V. Date, and Michael Lister.
In addition to covering the elements of craft, we will be hosting a special keynote speaker luncheon with guest of honor Michael Connelly.
We are thrilled to again be holding this year’s conference in the Language Arts Building of Gulf Coast Community College (5230 W. Hwy 98, Panama City, FL).
Our experience has been that each participant in past conferences has added great dimension and diversity to the experience, so please see yourself not only as a participant, but as a valued contributor to this celebration of craft and artistic endeavor.
Sincerely,
Michael Lister
PS. We’re also having our Sixth Annual Novel Writing Contest. The winner will be published by Pottersville Press in 2010. For more information go to: www.GulfCoastWritersConference.com or www.PottersvillePress.com
The 10th Annual Gulf Coast Writers and Storytellers Conference
Registration Form
Name
Address
Telephone E-mail
Rates
$75.00 if postmarked after September 1st
$95.00 if postmarked after September 10th / or At Door
$25.00 for a manuscript critique (send 20 pages no later than 8-15-09)
$25.00 for editor/agent appointment
$50.00 for Novel Contest
$20.00 for Florida Heat Wave Short Story Contest (Winner will be published in Florida Heat Wave edited by Michael Lister and coming out from Tyrus Books in August 2010)
$20.00 MWA Keynote Speaker Luncheon with Michael Connelly ($25.00 if lunch only)
$25.00 (student price)
Enclosed is my check in the amount of $__________ to reserve a place at the conference and $_________ for a manuscript critique, $_________ agent appointment,$________ novel contest, and $_______ for the Keynote luncheon for a total of $_________ (make checks payable to Pottersville Press).
____I am a published author and would like a panel assignment.
____ I would like to participate in Gulf Coast Idol (bring your work to read if chosen)
Return this form along with your check made payable to Pottersville Press, P.O. Box 35038, Panama City, FL 32412. For more information call Michael Lister @ 850-628-6028 or e-mail michaellister@mchsi.com. Gulf Coast Community College is located at 5230 W. Hwy. 98 in Panama City, FL.
Refund Policy
All refund requests must be submitted in writing to the conference director and postmarked no later than August 15, 2009, after which no refunds can be given.
Cancellation Policy
Pottersville Press reserves the right to cancel, postpone, alter, or limit enrollment in any program due to insufficient enrollment or to other circumstances beyond the coordinator’s control. Pottersville Press will only be liable for program registration fees.

"Well run, entertaining, and absolutely enlightening -- a day worth traveling for. If you're local, it's a must." Jim Pascoe
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"The Gulf Coast Writers Conference provides a wonderful opportunity to discuss writing and publishing in a supportive environment with people who really know the business."
Ben LeRoy, Bleak House Books
PottersvillePress@mchsi.com
P.O. Box 35038 Panama City, FL 32412 850-628-6028
