You are cordially invited to attend the 1st Annual Bayou Soul Writers & Reader's Conference in New Orleans Friday July 1, 2011 at rhe Renaissance Hotel!
http://www.bswconference.com
About BSWRC
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The Bayou Soul Writers & Reader’s Conference (BSWRC) is an annual event that takes place in New Orleans on Thursday & Friday, June 30 - July 1, 2011 one day prior to the Essence Festival. During this time, many people will converge upon the city to experience and celebrate American music, art and culture with a focus on music. From Beyonce to Janet Jackson, these festivities have featured some of the biggest recording artists of our time.
In contrast, the Bayou Soul Writers & Reader’s Conference caters to those who are primarily interested in literary arts by bringing together book lovers, readers, authors, emerging writers, members of the publishing industry, and film professionals. BSWRC is a literary conference where anyone interested in books and/or writing can come down to the jazzy, romantic city of New Orleans and enjoy a stroll down Bourbon Street, Gumbo at a local restaurant, and take in two fun-filled days in an intimate setting with a favorite author.
BSWRC affords you more opportunities and experiences than you’d expect to find at a mere book conference. Besides featured panels with celebrity authors, and master classes taught by experts in both fiction and screenwriting, there’s an award’s lunch and dinner where we honor both, book clubs, established and emerging writers as well as recognize the hard work of editors and literary agents who are behind the scenes everyday fighting to make sure your favorite author’s books end up in your personal library. In addition, BSWRC will give you a chance to unwind at our annual red beans and rice reception with celebrity jazz and blues’ artists. Moreover, you’ll get a chance to have an intimate chat during the “lunching with the author” luncheon where your favorite author is actually sitting next to you.
There’s no better time to come on down to New Orleans. Treat yourself to some literary fun, good food, and great people in a creative atmosphere at the Bayou Soul Writers & Reader’s Conference!
Confirmed Feature Appearances
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Omar Tyree, Francis Ray, Mary B. Morrison, Victoria Christopher Murray, Karen Hunter, RM Johnson, L Martin Pratt Johnson, Red Grant, Jeb Stuart, Jedda "Ms. Dupree" James, TaNisha Webb, Willie Burton, Linda Duggins, Keith Lee Johnson, Wahida Clark, Clarence Nero, Dwan Abrams, Kendra Norman Bellamy, Norma L. Jarrett...more appearances to be announced soon!
Registration Information
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Registration: $135 (late registration begins on April 1st - $160)
$85 Deposit required to hold your registration.
Master Classes: $100 ($225 w/ Master Class & BSWRC registration)
Choose either the Fiction or Screenwriting Master Class
Classes are limited. Please visit the website for detailed
information.
Vendor Tables: $250 (late registration begins on May 1st - $300)
Includes table & all BSWRC events
BSWRC Host Locations
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BSWRC will be held in various locations within walking distances of each other.
M. Francis African American Art Gallery
604 Julia Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Holiday Inn-Downtown Superdome *Host Hotel
Master Classes
330 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 581-1600
(Call to make room reservations for only $89 per night for Wednesday June 29 and/or Thursday June 30th only! You must reserve a room through the Essence Music Festival website beginning July 1-3)
New Orleans Public Library
Celebrity Author Red Beans & Rice Meet & Greet location
219 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 529-7323
Renaissance New Orleans Pere Marquette Hotel
All of Friday's Itinerary
817 Common Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 525-1111
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