Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Key West Literary Seminar.
Going strong for 25 years, this popular January gath-
ering features panel discussions and reading and writing workshops. As the organ-
izers like to say, “It provides a perfect blend of serious literary discussion and fest-
ive Key West parties.” The seminar and workshop, each lasting four days, are $450
individually or $850 for both.
Key West Literary Seminar, 718 Love Lane, Key
West, FL 33040 (December-April) or 16 Prayer Ridge Road, Fairview, NC 28730
(May-November), 888-293-9291, www.keywestliteraryseminar.org.
Maui Writers Conference and Retreat.
Less highbrow than some of the work-
shops, this program's beautiful setting on Maui's southern coast attracts fans of
genre writing, not to mention lots of agents and editors willing to sign up writer
wannabes. They even have a manuscript marketplace. Held at the Wailea Marriott in
late August or early September, you can combine a week of writer's retreat, where
you'll have lots of time to write and work with an author, with the actual writer's
conference that follows. The conference, held over Labor Day weekend, is $495,
and the five-day retreat is $1,095.
Maui Writers Conference, P.O. Box 1118, Kihei,
HI 96753, 888-974-8373 or 808-879-0061, http://mauiwriters.com.
