Writing Workshops  and  Conferences The following are some of the writers' conferences and workshops in which we participate as faculty. We also present at many SCBWI regional conferences and events and guest lecture at various writing programs at colleges and universities. Asilomar Backspace Writers Conference Big Sur Children's Writing Workshop Book Passage Children's Book Writing Conference California State University Summer Arts Festival Cuesta College Writer's Conference Hilton Head Writers' Conference Jack London Writers' Conference La Jolla Writers' Conference Maui Writers Conference Pacific Northwest Writer's Conference Palm Springs Writers Conference Pikes Peak Writers Conference San Diego State University San Diego State University Writers' Conference San Francisco Writers' Conference Society of Children's Book Writers Conferences in all regions Southwest Writers Conference Southwest Writers' Conference in Tucson, AZ Singapore Children's Book Conference Surrey International Writers Conference Texas Writer's League The Virginia Festival of the Book UCLA Willamette Writers Conference Big Sur Children's Writing Workshops: December 2-4, 2011 General information In conjunction with the Henry Miller Library, our agency runs two Big Sur Children's Writing Workshops. Since 1997, we have brought in outstanding editors from the top publishing houses, both large and small, and successful authors to make up our experienced and giving faculty. We pride ourselves on an excellent faculty to attendee ratio and a weekend with ample opportunities for faculty/attendee interactions, both formal and informal. This workshop has been the source of many successful author/agent relationships and many publishing deals, including one for over half a million dollars. These workshops are designed for writers whose works are nearly ready for publication. Therefore, to be accepted for a workshop, we require advance submission of a sample of your writing. Hands-on editorial work is the focus of these workshops, and there are break out sessions on various important aspects of the publishing industry. Faculty and attendees take all meals together and socialize in the intimate, conducive, and inspirational setting of Big Sur. Important alliances have come out of these workshops—many successful publishing deals, lasting writer/agent relationships, ongoing critique groups, and industry friendships and connections. December 2-4, 2011 Workshop in Big Sur Faculty Editors: Jennifer Hunt, VP of Acquisition and Development and Editor-at-Large, Penguin/Dial Books for Young Readers. Diane Landolf, Senior Editor at Random House Books for Young Readers Melissa Manlove, Editor, Chronicle Books Faculty Authors: Ellen Hopkins, New York Times bestselling author of CRANK, BURNED, IMPULSE, and the forthcoming PERFECT. Carolyn Marsden, award-winning author of 11 middle-grade novels including TAKE ME WITH YOU and THE BUDDHA'S DIAMONDS. Faculty Agents: Agents from the Andrea Brown Literary Agency Additional faculty to be named soon. March 2-4, 2012 Workshop in Seaside/Monterey Faculty Editors: Sharyn November, Senior Editor at Viking Press/Penguin Group Julie Romeis, Senior Editor at Chronicle Faculty Authors: Catherine Ryan Hyde, bestselling author of PAY IT FORWARD Film Agent: Brandy Rivers, Literary Manager/Producer at Magnet Management Faculty Agents: Agents from the Andrea Brown Literary Agency Check website for details: www.henrymiller.org.