San Francisco Writers Conference Writing for Change Conference

The following is adapted from an email from the SF Writers Group:

“The San Francisco Writing for Change Conference, August 23-25 at the Wilsey Conference Center in Grace Cathedral, will devote its attention to nonfiction writers who know their writing can make a positive difference. The conference motto is: CHANGING THE WORLD ONE BOOK AT A TIME. However, the impact of writing for magazines, newspapers, the internet and more will also be explored.

Keynoters will be Rachel Naomi Remen, Kitchen Table Wisdom; Philip Zimbardo, The Lucifer Effect, How Good People Turn Evil; and Riane Eisler, The Real Wealth of Nations. . . .This event allows attendees the all important opportunity to network with these bestselling authors, nonfiction literary agents and eminent editors. Publishing houses (known for publishing important nonfiction works) will be a part of the event including Jossey-Bass, St. Martin’s Press, New World Library, Berrett-Koehler, Ten Speed Press, and more. . . . The SFWFCC begins with a welcome networking reception on Thursday August 23, followed by two full days of classes. The event also includes gourmet breakfasts and lunches prepared with locally grown, mostly organic produce and recyclable serving products! The registration fee of $395 also includes over 40 breakout sessions to choose from; all keynote presentations; and access to agents, editors and publishers. . . .Contact the directors--Michael Larsen and Elizabeth Pomada--at 415-673-0939 or email them at Larsenpoma@aol.com. Please visit the website for more information and easy on-line registration at www.sfwritingforchange.org”