Annual Conference - Los Angeles

TUITION & FEES

TRAVEL & LODGING

PREMIUM WORKSHOPS

UCLA EXTENSION

PAINT THE TOWN RED

NETWORKING

TUITION

$450

LATE SCBWI Member Registration
(received AFTER June 23rd.)

$495

Non-Member Registration

PART TIME Registration FORM

Members
Full Day: $160 | Half Day: $100
Non-Members
Full Day: $180 | Half Day: $115
Golden Kite Lunch Lunch Ticket
(Sunday Lunch): $75

OPTIONAL FEES

$50
Professional Workshop:
Workshops, Luncheon & Book Sale Reception

$25
Portfolio Entry in Juried Showcase

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hotel information
Hyatt Regency Century Plaza
2025 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(800) 233-1234
(310) 228-1234

A first-class, luxury destination, the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza is within walking distance of the Westfield Century City Shopping Center, which has many restaurants ranging in cuisine and price, and the Beverly Hills shopping district. The beaches of Santa Monica are a short drive away.

Special SCBWI Conference Rate: $190* per night, single or double occupancy.
*There are a limited number of rooms available at this special group rate. Reservations are made on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please make your reservation as early as possible.

scbwi member discount codes
American Airlines (800) 433-1790 Code: A6678BR
Alaskan Airlines (800) 252-7522 Code: ECCMB0326
Continental Airlines (800) 498-7022 Code: CMDC06 Z-Code: ZED8
Avis Car Rental (800) 331-1212 Code: D757334
Hertz Car Rental (800) 654-2240 Code: 149 1155

need a roommate?

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	FINDING THE VOICE OF YOUR SERIES CHARACTERS: A Workshop Intensive Bonnie Bader & Judy Goldschmidt Editor-in-chief Bonnie Bader and Senior Editor Judy Goldschmidt lead you through the process of developing unique voices for your series characters. Enrollees will be assigned to one of two sessions: Friday & Sunday, or Saturday & Monday. Come prepared with at least one series character you have created. Enrollment will be available on a first come basis and is EXTREMELY limited. ($50)
	REVISING THE YOUNG ADULT NOVEL: A Master Class Julie Strauss-Gabel Associate Editorial Director Julie Strauss-Gabel leads a Master Class on writing and revising the young adult novel. Requisite for this master class is to have completed one draft of your novel. Bring this draft to work on. Class will comprise a total of four hours and replace all afternoon workshop sessions. Enrollment will be available on a first come basis and is EXTREMELY limited. ($50)
	PROFESSIONAL TRACK: Workshops, Luncheon, & Book Sale Reception This special track is only open to published writers and illustrators (does not include self-published.) Eight targeted courses are offered plus Friday’s “Up Close with the Editors” luncheon. The SCBWI will also host a Friday evening reception in your honor where one of your titles will be on sale to conference participants. ($50)

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The 2008 SCBWI Summer Conference is co-sponsored by the UCLA Extension Writers Program. Participants who complete an essay requirement are eligible to receive three UCLA Extension credits for an additional fee of $95. Effective this year, SCBWI is no longer collecting information or fees for this special program. You must call (310) 825-9971 and enroll in Reg #U2029 in order to participate.

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Join us poolside on Saturday night from 7:30-10:30pm for a nighttime festival of all things red! Come in crimson any way you know how and enjoy the music, food and cocktails with SCBWI Conference attendees from all over the world. Get creative with your costume! Prizes will be awarded for the red-est.

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attending the summer conference?
From a manuscript or portfolio consultation to mingling poolside with a cocktail and a camera, the summer conference is a whirlwind of opportunity. SCBWI Board Member & Conference Attendee Extraordinaire Esther Hershenhorn offers some sage advice on a strategy for making your conference experience as rewarding and productive as possible without sacrificing an ounce of fun.

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