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Fall Conference 2006

Fall Conference 2006 was held in Durham, NC, at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel. The conference is over, but we have left this conference information on the site so that you can refer to it as a model of what our Fall Conference is like.

North Carolina Writers' Network Fall Conference 2006
Many Voices: One Community

Friday November 10 through Sunday November 12

Sheraton Imperial, Durham, NC

Room Reservations: 919-941-5050 or 800-325-3535

Featuring 4 Master Classes, More than 35 Classes and Workshops, New Critiquing Service, Manuscript Mart, Faculty Readings, Exhibits, Breakfast with Authors, and Literary Hall of Fame Induction and Reception.

Conference Fees
Early registration: On-site registration as a walk-in:
  • $250 for members (includes meals)
  • $325 for nonmembers (includes membership and meals)
  • $350 for non-members (includes meals)
  • $35 for Literary Hall of Fame reception
  • $25 for a Master Class
  • $120 for Manuscript Mart
  • $120 for Critique Service
  • Free - Breakfast with Authors
  • $375 for members and non-members (does not include meals)
  • Free - Breakfast with Authors

Important Dates

August 15 Registration Opens
October 2 Postmark Deadline for Manuscript Mart manuscripts (See guidelines)
October 16 Critique Service manuscripts (See guidelines)
October 16
October 20
New! Deadline Extended for Master Class manuscripts (See guidelines)
October 19 $79 Special Hotel Room Rate Deadline (call 800-325-3535)
October 26 Pre-Registration Ends, Online Registration ends
November 10-11 Walk-in Registration available on site ($375, meals not included)
November 10-12 Conference in Session

Schedule

Friday, November 10
5:00 - 8:00pm Registration, Dinner on your own, Bookseller and Conference Marketplace open
5:30 - 7:00pm Faculty Reading

Literary Hall of Fame Reception

7:30 - 9:00pm Literary Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Saturday, November 11
8:00 - 9:00amRegistration, Coffee, Breakfast with author John Hart
9:00am - 10:00pmBookseller and conference marketplace open
9:30am - 12:30pmManuscript Mart and Critique Service (by prior appointment only)
9:00 - 10:30amSession I Classes
11:00am - 12:30pmSession II Classes
12:30 - 2:00pm Luncheon
2:00 - 4:30pmMaster Classes (prior approval required)
2:30 - 4:00pmSession III Classes
4:30 - 6:00pmFaculty Readings
7:00 - 8:30pmDinner with Michael Malone, Barbara Lau, and special Cambodian performance
9:00pmCash Bar and Open Mic
10:00pmFilm screening of award-winning indie feature, The Pearl Diver
Sunday, November 12
8:00am - 9:00amBreakfast with author Valerie Leff
9:00am - noonBookseller and conference marketplace open
9:00am - 12:30pmManuscript Mart and Critique Service (by prior appointment only)
9:00 - 10:30amSession IV Classes
11:00am - 12:30pmSession V Classes
12:45 - 1:00pmClosing Remarks and Raffle

Refunds and Cancellations

Cancellations must be made in writing and arrive at the Network by 5 pm on November 3, 2006, for you to receive a 50% refund of the registration fee. No-shows or cancellations after November 3 are nonrefundable.

LHOF reception, Manuscript Mart, Critique Service, and Master Class fees are not refundable if you cancel. However, if we are not able to find a place for you in the LHOF reception, Manuscript Mart, or Critique Service, we will return your check(s) for related extra charge(s). (Master Class application fees are nonrefundable, as they are administrative charges.)

Send all refund requests to NC Writers' Network Refund, PO Box 954, Carrboro, NC 27510.