[Motown Writers Network] Idlewild Writers Conference Registration Now Open

Idlewild Writers & Poets Conference August 12-14, 2010   Only $65 for the Entire Weekend! Workshops Master Classes Book Fair Public Readings Robert Hayden Panel Discussion CONFERENCE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN THRU 7/31 Top Instructors and Guest Authors About Idlewild Book Fair Advertise with Us You are cordially invited to participate in the first Idlewild Writers Conference & Retreat, co-sponsored by Broadside Press and Aquarius Press. Idlewild provides a wonderful environment and haven for artists of all kinds. Our focus at this conference is the rich literary legacy associated with this historic African-American community beyond its fame as one of the premier entertainment and performance venues during the 50s and early 60s for black artists, dancers, singers, and musicians. Please join us as we continue to legacy build...and bring some of your work to share one-on-one,  with a group, or in your own space. We have speakers, workshop sessions, master classes, a book fair, discussion panels and a walking tour of historic literary sites. We want you to join us...We welcome you.    Top Instructors and Guest Authors    About Idlewild              Idlewild is a vacation and retirement community in Yates Township located in a small rural northwestern part of Michigan near the southeastern border of Lake County. It was one of only a few resorts in the country where African-Americans were allowed to vacation and purchase property before this discrimination became illegal in 1964. Called the "Black Eden" from 1912 through the mid-1960s, Idlewild was an active year-round community and was visited by well-known entertainers and professionals from throughout the country. Famous Idlewilders include W.E.B. DuBois, Madame C.J. Walker, and Charles Chestnutt. Book Fair --Only $60 for the Entire Weekend!  Our book fair is open to all writers and publishers (with the exception of urban lit. and erotica). Download a registration form here or email aquariuspress@gmail.com.    $60   Advertise with Us   Authors and publishers, advertise your book and/or business online and in print. Download a form here or email aquariuspress@gmail.com. Register Today!  Registration for the conference and retreat is open through July 31, 2010, but early registration is strongly suggested, as slots are filling quickly. Late registration and onsite registration is open thru August 12, 2010, but an additional $10 fee will be assessed.  Regular Registration: $65   Attendees wishing to register for the Master Classes (an additional fee) should submit a 5-10 page sample of work by July 31, 2010. For more details, click here. Your manuscript will be forwarded to the Master Class instructor, who will be prepared to discuss it with you during class. Master Class Registration for entire conference, includes Regular Registration: $105       Idlewild Conference Website Willow Books Website Aquarius Press Website Free!  Sign up to receive our new weekly ezine,   African American Literature Weekly:   Reviews New Book Announcements Interviews Industry News Videos Literary History Book Clubs We welcome your news and photos. Email aquariuspress@gmail.com. To subscribe, click below: Join our Mailing List!