Special Hotel Rate for Conference Participants

For those of you coming from out of town, the Auburn University Hotel & Conference Center is offering a special room rate of $99 a night. Deadline for booking this rate is September 23. We only have a limited number of hotel rooms available at this rate--mention "The Auburn Writers Conference" when booking your room to receive the discount.

Auburn University Hotel & Conference Center

www.auhcc.com

241 South College Street

Auburn, AL 36830

(334) 821-8200

For other lodging options, visit our website.

New Student Rate

We are now offering a discounted rate for students who would like to attend the conference!

Friday Only: $25 (workshops, lunch, dinner)

Saturday Only: No Charge (panel discussions, readings)

Both Days: $25

If you are interested in taking advantage of this special rate, registration information may be found on our website.

Questions? Email Maiben Beard at meb0015@auburn.edu.

Save the date!

The first annual Auburn Writers Conference will be held October 8-9, 2010 at the Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center in Auburn, Alabama.

This year's theme, The Child on the Page, focuses on writing for and about children. Valuable for writers in any genre, The Child on the Page will feature keynote speaker Julianna Baggott, agent Holly Root, and award-winning writers Peter Campion, Elizabeth Dulemba, Rachel Hawkins, Peter Huggins, Irene Latham, and Judy Troy.

Small-group workshops, panel discussions, and readings will give established and emerging writers perspective, skills, and community.

Register online or by mail. A schedule and list of available workshops may be found here.