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4th ANNUAL
SAN MIGUEL WRITERS’ CONFERENCE &

LITERARY FESTIVAL
Featuring

ERICA JONG
Erica Jong
photo by Marion Ettlinger

Plus
Todd Gitlin

Todd Gitlin

Speaking on "The Recovery and Revival: Obama and the New Prospects" Todd Gitlin will also appear in an on-stage discussion of his book,
The Bulldozer and the Big Tent

Join us for this Community Book Read!!

&
JOSEPHINE HUMPHREYS
Josephine Humphreys

February 20 – 24, 2009
Teatro Angela Peralta for Guest Speakers
Biblioteca Publica for Workshops & Classes
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Join us for our 4th Annual Writers’ Conference & Literary Festival Audience at Writers Conference in the picturesque setting of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, featuring authors Erica Jong, Todd Gitlin, Josephine Humphreys, top industry professionals, agents, editors and publishers, plus an annual writing contest, over 20 breakout sessions, panel discussions, private consultations, open mike reading, intensive writing workshops and much more. Ticket prices ONLY $175 US for the entire weekend. (Early Bird Special - Purchase before Jan. 15, 2009)t
photo by JJ Anderson

Calendar of Events

Featured Guest Speakers

Conference Breakout Sessions

Faculty

Writing Contests

Registration

A special hotel rate of $60 US per night plus tax is available to Conference attendees at the Hotel Real de Minas. To book your room, please contact Ana Castillo at acastillo@realdeminas.com.
The closest airport to San Miguel de Allende is in Leon, Guanjuato (airport code BJX).

"The magnificent setting of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico is a fabulous stage for the San Miguel Writers' Conference. I was thoroughly invigorated after my time at the conference, fell in love with San Miguel and its diverse population, and met some very promising writers."

-- Gail Hochman, Literary Agent, Brandt & Hochman

Past Faculty & Presenters Include:
 
John Berendt
author, Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil



 

 

Sena Jeter Naslund
author, Ahab's Wife



 
 
Rebecca Walker
author, Black, White and Jewish


 
 
 
Beverly Donofrio
author, Riding in Cars with Boys


 
 
Tony Cohan
author, On Mexican Time

 

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