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VIP Reception: (Round Robin Trios)
Join us for the Friday Night VIP Reception (no host bar), $15.95 per person.
All attendees (including Day Trippers) who have registered for the VIP
Reception will have the opportunity to meet two of our editors in this
exciting and tasty venue. During each of two pre-assigned 15-minute “getting
to know you” sessions, you will be seated at a table with two fellow
authors and a guest editor. You must pre-register for the reception. If
you are staying overnight with a guest, your guest may join you for the
Reception part of the event only.
Blockbuster Author Sessions:
We have a dazzling lineup for Sunday’s
Blockbuster Author Event. Each guest author will speak to the group, then
lead us in exciting writing exercises that will show how to apply their
tips and advice to our own manuscripts.
Special Opportunity - Coffee with the Editors:
Sixteen attendees from a random drawing will share either a morning or
afternoon coffee break with an editor.
First Pages:
Does your first page work? Will it get an editor's attention? Will your opening line make you stand out from the rest? Send a copy of the opening page of your manuscript for our Editor Panel. Prepare the page as you would for submission. First Pages will be chosen at random, read aloud and critiqued by our editors.
Overnight Guest’s Critique Meet:
If you’re staying in a retreat villa we have an after dinner event
for you. On Saturday we will meet from 8pm to 9pm for a critique session
with the editors. Bring one opening page (250 words) from any manuscript
and get a little extra feedback from our stellar editors.
Editor Manuscript Critiques (Attendees Only):
One manuscript per person (it can be different from the contest manuscript)
Limit to ten pages (double spaced) and a one-page synopsis for MG & YA (full ms for PB)
Manuscripts must be postmarked no later than February 8th, 2011.
Critique spots are limited and are on a first come first served basis
Please write "Critique" at top of the manuscript
Please write the genre of your submission at the top of the manuscript
Include your name, address, email address and phone number
Editor's Pick:
Each editor will pick the most promising manuscript from the group that
they have critiqued. The author will then have the opportunity to meet
one on one with the editor for coffee on the beautiful stone terrace to
further discuss their work. Author will be notified at the retreat.
Contest (Attendees Only):
Follow critique guidelines (above) for submission
You may submit a different manuscript from your critique submission
Please write “Contest” at the top of the manuscript
Please write the genre of your submission at the top of the
manuscript
Prizes will be awarded at the retreat. Secure Your Spot:
The openings for the retreat are limited and they fill quickly so secure
your spot soon. Do you need some extra time to polish your manuscript
for your editor critique or contest entry? We understand! Send your completed
registration forms along with separate checks for event fee and critique
fee and you can send your manuscripts separately, but no later than February
8, 2011.
Special Opportunity - Coffee with the Editors:
Sixteen attendees from a random drawing will share either a morning or
afternoon coffee break with an editor.
Meals:
Continental breakfast will be provided in the meeting room. To savor the
atmosphere of the Temecula wine country. 
Any questions email Regional Advisor, Francesca Rusackas: CLICK
HERE to e-mail Francesca or call 909-860-8536. You may also
e-mail the Assistant Regional Advisor, Q. L. Pearce: CLICK
HERE to e-mail Q. Accommodation fees are non-refundable unless
you can find someone to take your place. No refunds for program changes.
Send written conference cancellation by 2/25/11. A service charge of $28
will be applicable. Return check fees; $30.00. No conference refunds after
2/26/11. No conference or critique refunds are given if you have signed
up for a critique.
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