April 27-29, 2012

Chaparral Suites

Scottsdale, Arizona

Our Keynote Speakers:

* NY Times Best Selling Author Allison Brennan

* Martha Alderson, AKA The Plot Whisperer

* NY Times Best Selling Author Bob Mayer  

Desert Dreams Writers’ Conference provides authors of all skill levels – from beginner to multi-published – with the tools necessary to take their writing to the next level. Sessions will include general writing, career development, genre-specific, agent/publisher spotlights, as well as an agent/editor panel. There will also be one-on-one appointments with editors or agents, a book signing, and keynote addresses. Check out our roster of acquiring editors and agents along with our keynote speakers and workshops. Did you miss the 2010, 2008, or 2006 conferences?  Order workshop conference CDs and MP3s.

Conference registration includes:

• Workshops Friday afternoon and all day Saturday
• Two-hour workshop Sunday morning
• One-on-one appointment with editor/agent (based on time of registration and availability)
• Friday evening mixer
• Dinner and keynote address on Friday
• Editor/Agent panel
• Saturday luncheon
• Participation in Saturday book signing
• Saturday evening dinner and brainstorming session

RWA  Member Registration is $235.
  Non-RWA Member Registration is $255.

Registration deadline is March 15, 2012.