Registration open for Writers Festival


May 5, 2009 · 10:40 AM

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Early registration has already started for the second annual Orcas Island Writers Festival on Sept. 17 to 20.

The festival offers writers a place to grown their skills with hands-on workshops, well-known authors for instructors and networking with other writers and readers.

The Festival Package, of one three-day workshop, classes, seminars, and evening readings, is $365 and early registration brings the price to $335. The Festival Three-Day Admission Ticket, with classes, seminars, panel discussions, and evening readings, is $125 for early registration and $165 regular registration. The One-Day Admission Ticket, with admittance to classes, seminars, panel discussions, and evening readings for the day of admission, is $50 for advance booking and $65 for regular tickets. Lodging and meals are not included.

Registration is available online or through the mail. The deadline for workshop materials is August 25. For more information call 371-4383, e-mail Festival Director Barbara Lewis at festivalgurus@orcasislandwritersfestival.com or Assistant Director Heather Devine at hdevine@easywriting.us or visit www.orcasislandwritersfestival.com.

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