http://www.hatrack.com/misc/bootcamp2010/index.shtml
Uncle Orson's Writing Class
June 28-29 (Orem, Utah)
August 2-3 (Buena Vista, Virginia)

Launchpad Astronomy Workshop - http://www.launchpadworkshop.org/
July 11-18 (Laramie, WY)
*Application period March 1 - 31**

Literary Bootcamp
June 28 - July 3 (Orem, Utah)
August 2 - 7 (Buena Vista, Virginia)

Clarion West - http://www.clarionwest.org/
June 20 - July 30 (Seattle)

Clarion East - http://clarion.ucsd.edu/
June 27 - August 7 (San Diego)

Odyssey - http://www.sff.net/odyssey/index.htp
June 7 - July 16 (New Hampshire)

Hawaii Writers Retreat - https://www.hawaiiwriters.org/retreat.php
August 27 - September 2 (Maui)

Dragoncon Writers Workshop - http://www.dragoncon.org/writers_workshop.php
September 3 - 4 (Atlanta, Georgia)

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Chattacon - http://www.chattacon.org/
January 22 - 24 (Chattanooga, Tennessee)

COSine SF Convention - http://firstfridayfandom.org/cosine/
January 22-24 (Colorado Springs)

Life, The Universe, and Everything - http://ltue.org/LTUE2010.html
Feb 11-13 (BYU)

Capricon - http://www.capricon.org/capricon30/
Feb 11 - 14 (Wheeling, Illinois)

IAFA - http://www.iafa.org/
Mar 17 - 21 - (Orlando, Fl)
*Stephen R. Donaldson

ICON - http://www.iconsf.org/
March 26 - 28 (Ronkonkoma, NY)

Northern Colorado Writers Conference - http://www.northerncoloradowriters.com
March 26 - 27 (Fort Collins, Colorado)

Conestoga - http://www.sftulsa.org/
April 23 - 25 (Tulsa, OK) - KD Wentworth among others

Pikes Peak Writers Conference - http://ppwcon.org
April 23 - 25 (Colorado Springs)

Pennwriters Conference - http://www.pennwriters.com/Conference/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
May 14 - 16 (Lancaster, PA)

Keycon - http://keycon.org/
May 22 - 24 (Winnipeg, Canada)

CONDuit - http://conduit.sfcon.org/
May 28 - 30 (Salt Lake City)

OSFest - http://www.osfes.org/osfest.htm
July 23 - 25 (Omaha, Nebraska)

World Con - http://www.aussiecon4.org.au/
September 2 - 6 (Melbourne, Australia)

Hawaii Writers Conference - https://www.hawaiiwriters.org/conference.php
September 3 - September 6 (Maui)

Dragoncon - http://www.dragoncon.org/
September 3 - 6 (Atlanta)

Coppercon - www.coppercon.org
September 4 - 6 (Mesa, AZ)
*Stephen R. Donaldson

MileHiCon - http://www.milehicon.org
October 22 - 24 (Denver)

World Fantasy Convention - www.worldfantasy2010.com/
October 28-31 (Columbus, Ohio)

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Pikes Peak Writers Conference - http://ppwcon.org
April 23 - 25 (Colorado Springs)

MileHiCon - http://www.milehicon.org
October 22 - 24 (Denver)
This is a speculative fiction convention for writers, artists, and fans.

DW, how about putting the bottom list in chronological order, too? That may help people choose conferences that fit into their schedules.

Calling all Aspiring Writers!

I know a lot of my fans are aspiring writers. When I was starting out, I needed straightforward, practical advice on how to make a professional career, but I had to learn by trial-and-error.

Rebecca and I have teamed up with three other award-winning and
international bestselling authors -- David Farland, Brandon Sanderson, and Eric Flint -- to put together an intensive, no-nonsense 3-day seminar. We'll be giving it March 19-21 at the Pasadena Convention Center.

If you're a serious writer, whether a newcomer or an established author looking to kick the career up to the next level, we hope you can join us.

Thank you kdw and others for adding to the list.

http://www.deanwesleysmith.com/?page_id=50

Last year I did the Kris 'n Dean Show in June, and loved it. An ideal workshop for anyone who has NEVER done a workshop before, but is serious about wanting to become a pro, full-time writer. Kris 'n Dean give you the "full monty" on the business. The good, the bad, the ugly. I'd dare say it helped a few people in my class decide to NOT pursue the career. Me? I wish I'd done it ten years ago!! Awesome stuff, heck of a location, and you get two great, long-time pro writers in one package deal.

In February I am doing their Novel and Short Story for Anthology workshops. I expect those will be every bit as good as last year's workshop. A full week! Very excited to attend.

NOVEL WORKSHOP. Feb 20-23, 2010. (Starts at 7 PM on the 20th). Cost $200. Limited to 12. Room Rate $40.00 (Full)

DENISE LITTLE SHORT STORY WORKSHOP. Feb. 25-28. (Starts 7PM on the 25th, ends noon on 28th). Cost $500. Room Rate $40.00

MARKETING WORKSHOP. March 13-20 (Starts 7 PM on the 13th, ends late 20th). Cost $600. Limited to 14. Room Rate $40.00. (2 Spots Left)

CHARACTER VOICES WORKSHOP. April 10-17 (Starts 7 PM on the 10th, ends late 17th). Cost $600. Limited to 14. Room Rate $40.00 (3 Spots Left)

MYSTERY WRITING WORKSHOP. May 8-15. (Starts 7 PM on the 8th, ends late 15th). Cost $600. Limited to 20 Master Class Graduates Only. Room Rate $40.00

AGENT WORKSHOP. June 11-13. (Starts 7 PM on the 11th, ends noon 13th). Cost $300. Room Rate $50.00

NOVEL WORKSHOP. June 14-17. (Starts at 7 PM on the 14th). Cost $200. Limited to 12. Room Rate $50.00 (4 Spots Left)

MONEY MANAGEMENT FOR WRITERS. June 18-20 (Starts 7 PM on 18th, ends noon 20th). Cost $300. Room Rate $50.00

MYSTERY STRUCTURE. July 16-19. (Starts 7 PM on the 16th). Cost $300. Room Rate $60.00

PRIVATE LESSONS FOR MASTER GRADS. July 19-23. Master Class Grads only. Cost $300. Room Rate $60.00

PITCHES AND BLURBS. July 23-25 (Starts 7 PM on 23rd, ends noon 25th). Cost $300. Room Rate $60.00

FICTION CAREER WORKSHOP (Kris and Dean Show). Sept 11-12.(Starts 10 AM on the 11th, ends 5PM 12th). Cost $300. Room Rate $50.00. Workshop open to anyone at any level. A complete overview of the publishing industry from how to write a story or novel that sells to what happens in editor’s office and much more. Open to all skill levels.

CHARACTER VOICES WORKSHOP. Sept.18-25 (Starts 7 PM on the 18th, ends late 25th). Cost $600. Limited to 14. Room Rate $50.00

NOVEL WORKSHOP. Oct 10-13. (Starts at 7 PM on the 10th). Cost $200. Limited to 12. Room Rate $40.00

NEW TECHNOLOGY. Oct. 14–16 (Starts 7 PM on 14th, ends noon 16th). Cost $300. Room Rate $40.00