May 7 - 10, 2008

Registration Form:
Click here for registration form.


Workshop Manuscript Guidelines:
Manuscripts submitted to the Writers Institute must follow standard manuscript preparation guidelines. Click here to view these guidelines.

Agent Manuscript Consultation Guidelines:
Please read if you plan to submit a manuscript for agent consultation.

Pitch-O-Rama Guidelines:
A few tips and tricks for pitching your book proposal in Pitch-O-Rama.




Payment:
You may pay by either check (payable to Miami Dade College), Visa or Mastercard.


Submitting Your Registration:
Completed registrations and manuscripts can be mailed to:
Lissette Mendez, Program Coordinator
Florida Center for the Literary Arts at Miami Dade College
300 N.E. 2nd Avenue, #5501-7
Miami, Florida 33132.

Registrations can also be faxed to
305.237.3978 (attention Lissette)

Any questions, please contact Lissette Mendez, Lissette.Mendez@mdc.edu or
305.237.3940.


Deadlines:

April 2:
• Early-Bird Registration–register by this date and enter a drawing to win a FREE manuscript consultation (a $75 value)!

April 23:
• Last day to submit a manuscript for consultation. (see www.flcenterlitarts.com for submission guidelines)

Please keep in mind that many workshops are limited to 15 students, and that appointments for agent manuscript consultations go fast. Early registration is strongly encouraged.

Fees:

Our flexible packages make it possible for you to attend just one class or workshop if your time is limited, or, immerse yourself in creative writing at a deep discount!

• One three-day workshop: $200 (includes lunch Wed.— Fri.)

• One four-day workshop: $225 (includes lunch Wed.— Sat.)

• Any two workshops: $375

• Daily briefing lectures: $35 each

• Manuscript consultation: $75*

• The whole enchilada (any two workshops, all daily briefings, plus one manuscript consultation): $500

• Teens Write On! $85 (includes lunch)

*Manuscript consultation fees are not reading fees and do not go the agent; rather they go toward supporting the programs and initiatives of the Florida Center for the Literary Arts.

Traveling to the Writers Institute?
Our travel partner, Harris Travel, has worked out a great rate with a local
Marriott and with our partner airline American Airlines.

Alex Texidor @ Harris Travel
305.666.3907 or
1.800.245.7287