The 2014 San Francisco Writers Conference, February 13 to 16


The organizers of the conference give the following as the ten reasons to attend the conference:

  • Launch your writing career–or take it to a more professional level–with direction from bestselling authors and publishing experts.
  • Choose from a schedule of workshops, panels and sessions that fit your specific writing needs and goals.
  • Get your questions answered at the Ask-a-Pro session featuring New York and California editors…included in your registration fee.
  • Go to Speed Dating for Agents – Pitch your book ideas one-on-one in a room full of literary agents ($50 option for registered attendees)
  • Receive free feedback on your work from freelance book editors.
  • Kick back in Cafe Ferlinghetti with writers from all over the country…and foreign countries, too.
  • Talk with exhibitors and find out what’s new for writers.
  • Browse our onsite bookstore (produced by BookShop West Portal) and you can get the books you purchase autographed by the presenters.
  • Jump into pitch contests, “Open Mic” readings, and socialize at our Gala Welcome party. This is just a sampling of SFWC’s over-the-top networking opportunities during the event.
  • Stay awhile longer with our optional in-depth Pre Conference classes on Thursday, February 13th and Post Conference classes on Monday, February 17th to increase the value of the conference even more.

    • For more details about the conference, visit the SFWC website.

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