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  • REGISTRATION CLOSED
    All registration for the 2010 summer conference is now closed.  As we prepare for the event, we will unfortunately be unable to return phone calls or emails for a couple of weeks.  We hope to see you there!

    PLEASE NOTE:  Walk-up registration will be available at the conference itself on Thursday, July 22Registration for new attendees will open at 10:00am.


    2010 CONFERENCE: JULY 22 - 25

    SEATTLE AIRPORT HILTON & CONFERENCE CENTER


    OPPORTUNITY TO ALL WRITERS:

    • MEET WITH A BOOK DOCTOR!
    • Expand your writing craft in fiction and nonfiction.
    • Understand the publishing industry and current marketplace trends.
    • Learn how to market your work.
    • Find an agent and/or editor.
    • Network with other writer colleagues.

    AGENTS & EDITORS:


    AGENT & EDITOR APPOINTMENTS:
    Each attendee receives one agent and one editor appointment.
    Appointments are scheduled Friday and Saturday during the conference. 
    • Agent appointment: one-on-one 10 minute appointment.
    • Editor appointment: 30 minute group appointment with 3-5 other conference attendees.

    PNWA MEMBERS - ADVERTISE DURING OUR CONFERENCE:
    • Would you like to spread the word about your upcoming book release, online blog or already published works?
    • PNWA Members are invited to showcase printed materials (business cards, bookmarks, handouts, etc.)  during our conference.
    • These materials will be placed on display throughout our conference.
    • Click here for more information.



    CONFERENCE RATES & REGISTRATION DEADLINES:
          PNWA Member      Non-Member    
    Current Registration (before July 9)*  $495.00
    $595.00
    Last-minute Walk-up Registration $595.00
    $695.00
    *Online registration will be closed July 9, but mail-in registrations will continue to be accepted until July 16 (must be received at our office by July 16).  Walk-up registration will be available at the hotel, July 22 (at the increased last-minute registration rate).

    NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BETWEEN JULY 16 AND JULY 21.



    SPECIAL EVENTS:

    • Don't miss this year's KEYNOTE SPEAKER, Andre Dubus III, Thursday evening.
    • FEATURED SPEAKERS: Friday evening Lisa Gardner, Saturday evening C.C. Humphreys, and Sunday morning Elizabeth Lyon


    CONFERENCE MEALS:

    • Included with registration: Thursday: dessert reception. Friday & Saturday: continental breakfast, daily refreshments, afternoon snack, and evening dinners. Sunday: continental breakfast.
    • Lunches are NOT included - lunch concessions will be available in conference center.



    HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS (accommodations are not included in conference price):