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Dying to Write 2

Saturday, October 27

Ready to take your writing to another level?

Whether your writing career has been on life support, is just barely holding on, or reveling in the wake of a signed contract and advance, you'll find all kinds of help at

Dying to Write 2
Mystery Writers of America-Mid-Atlantic's
Second Annual Writer's Conference

About writers, with writers, for writers

Saturday, October 27, 2007
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Embassy Suites @ Chevy Chase Pavilion
Washington, DC

are looking for help with tying up the loose ends of your novel
need some inspiration to get you over a few bumps in the road
have a terrific idea but need some guidance
finished your novel and don't know how to get it published
have a terrific idea but need some guidance
just want to hang all day with your friends…

then Dying to Write 2 is for you.

Registration Form:

Word PDF

Printable Info (PDF)

New Panel titles (not in the PDF):
John Gilstrap - "Finding Your Voice"
Patrick Anderson - "The Triumph of the Thriller"

See you on Saturday, October 27, 2007.

DYING TO WRITE 2

Print information about DTW2 here. (PDF)

This year, we're offering an amazing array of talent and skills to help you write, polish, sell and market your mysteries. The entire day is dedicated to writers who are serious about their craft. We're lucky to have this wonderful group of authors, agents, editors, critics, and other professionals who will be conducting all the seminars and trying to help you with your writing.

Dying to Write 2006 sold out early, so be sure to register today and secure your place at DtW2.

New at DtW2!

Complimentary Gourmet Box Luncheon is included in your registration fee. Everyone will have a seat at a table on the Mezzanine. Our keynote speaker at lunch is the fabulous Laura Lippman, talented author of nearly a dozen mysteries, both fiction and non-fiction.
Sign up early to have a chance to practice your five-minute pitch to an agent, editor or author, and get honest feedback for when you're ready for the real deal. Make it snappy!
You can take your coffee or other beverage into any session this year.

Hot tips:

Join MWA now and get a $20 discount to Dying to Write2.
Register early -- you'll save money and be guaranteed your space at Dying to Write2.
Print this document for hot tips on transportation, parking, seminar topics, and more!

Guest speakers include (subject to change):

Laura Lippman	Katherine Neville	Noreen Wald
Dana Cameron	Alexandra Sokoloff	Marcia Markland
Toni Kelner	Marcia Talley	Kathryn Johnson
Steve Kelner	John Lamb	John Gilstrap
Donna Andrews	Nancy Martin	Patrick Anderson
Chris Grabenstein	(guest speakers subject to change)

Registration:
Download the registration form (in Word or as a PDF), print and fill it out, mail to Carla Coupe. Her address is on the form.

Cost:
MWA member: $129 all-inclusive if your form is postmarked on or before October 1, 2007. If you mail after October 1, 2007, cost is $149. You can register at the door, if there is space available.

Non MWA member: $149 all-inclusive if your form is postmarked on or before October 1, 2007. After October 1, 2007, cost is $169. You can register at the door, if there is space available.