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February 10 - 13, 2011 |
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Grand
Hyatt
1750
Welton Street
Denver,
Colorado 80202
(800)
233-1234
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Registration
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The Conference Registration begins Thursday,
February 10 at 3:00 PM. An orientation
session begins at 6:00 PM, Thursday. Join
us for a fun, informative gathering appropriate
for both beginners and experienced authors. |
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Liz Curtis Higgs
will open the conference as our keynote
speaker at 7:00 PM. The conference will
conclude Sunday by 11:00 AM. |
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At
registration, you'll receive a conference
notebook with complete schedules, continuing
class and workshop outlines, information
about editors and agents, plus pages for
taking notes. You'll receive a nametag,
which serves as your meal ticket and entry
to general sessions, continuing classes,
and workshops. Those who paid for
meals-only will join us for meals and
general sessions.
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After the Thursday keynote session, you
may sign up for up to three 15-minute
one-on-one appointments with publisher
representatives plus one individual meeting
with a Guild mentor. Many editors and
agents are expected to attend;
current
list.This
information was for the 2010 conference.
Details will be updated as we receive
them for the 2011 conference.
You can also attend any of the Publishing
Panels on Friday and Saturday afternoons. |
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All conference meetings
will be in the Grand Hyatt. Everything
is under one roof which is wonderful,
especially if we have inclement weather. |
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As a matter of courtesy, please
always turn off your cell phones
or set them to vibrate during any conference
session. High-speed internet and
Wi-fi access will allow you to stay connected
wherever you go in the Grand Hyatt. |
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Meeting with Editors or Agents
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To prepare for meetings with editors or
agents, you may want to bring article
manuscripts, first chapters, or book proposals
in printed as well as electronic form.
Consider making use of a flash drive.
At your own expense you can take advantage
of FedEx/Kinko's
24 hour
business center for assistance any time.
It is just steps away from the lobby.
Contact them for costs. If you have business
cards, bring them. |
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Please make your own travel arrangements,
Denver
International Airport.
When
flying into Denver, the Grand Hyatt
has a
shuttle service from the airport.
The Grand Hyatt has parking
available for a fee.
Driving Directions
From Denver International Airport (40
minutes/23 miles):
Exit Pena Blvd. to I-70 West. Proceed
to I-25 South. Exit at Speer Blvd. South
and proceed on Speer Blvd. Turn left
on Lawrence St. Turn right on 17th St.
Turn left on Welton, we are located
on the right.
From Points West:
Take I-70 West to I-25 South. Follow
I-25 South to Speer Blvd. South (To
Downtown). Speer Blvd. to Lawrence St.,
turn left. Follow Lawrence St. to 17th
St., turn right. Follow 17th St to Welton
St., turn left. Hotel is on the right.
From Points East:
Take I-70 East to I-25 South. Follow
I-25 South to Speer Blvd. South (To
Downtown). Speer Blvd. to Lawrence St.,
turn left. Follow Lawrence St. to 17th
St., turn right. Follow 17th St to Welton
St., turn left. Hotel is on the right.
From Points North:
Follow I-25 South to Speer Blvd. South
(To Downtown). Speer Blvd. to Lawrence
St., turn left. Follow Lawrence St.
to 17th St., turn right. Follow 17th
St to Welton St., turn left. Hotel is
on the right.
From Points South:
Follow I-25 North to Speer Blvd. South
(To Downtown). Speer Blvd. to Lawrence
St., turn left. Follow Lawrence St.
to 17th St., turn right. Follow 17th
St to Welton St., turn left. Hotel is
on the right.
Other
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Lodging
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Make lodging arrangements
directly with the Grand Hyatt at (800)
233-1234. Take
a virtual tour of your room. Tell
them you are with the Christian Writers
Guild conference to receive these discounted
room rates: |
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Room
(single or double occupancy) |
$159
per night |
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To split the lodging costs with another
attendee, give that person's name when
you reserve a double room. If you're coming
alone but want to share a room, call the
Christian Writers Guild at (866) 495-5177,
and we'll give you the names of others
who are looking for roommates. |
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Attire and Weather
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In keeping with
the four diamond setting, please plan
to wear business casual attire (slacks
or skirts, but no jeans) and comfortable
shoes. |
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Daytime temperatures are typically in
the 30s or 40s.
Check the weather in Denver.
Denver is nicknamed the " Mile-High City,"
because its elevation is roughly 5,280
feet (1 mile) above sea level. (The elevation
is 1655.4 m (5431 ft.), as surveyed at
the Denver International Airport. There
is a step outside the state capital building
engraved with a mile high marker. Also,
a row of seats in the upper deck of Coors
Field, home of Major League Baseball's
Colorado Rockies, is distinctively marked
in purple (one of the team's colors) to
indicate that the row is one mile above
sea level. Because of the elevation, plan
to pace your physical activity at first
and also drink plenty of water.
Treat
yourself to an exceptional hotel experience
at the Grand Hyatt Denver. This Four-Diamond
downtown Denver luxury hotel welcomes
you with unparalleled services and gracious
amenities. Relax in the city's most
spacious guestrooms, with stunning views
and sumptous Grand Beds. Dine on exquisite
cuisine, play tennis, swim, work out
on the beautiful exercise facility.
The perfectly situated downtown Denver
hotel gives you immediate access to
all this vibrant area offer. Find
out more about Denver.
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The
Grand Hyatt |
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The conference fee includes all meals,
beginning with a breakfast Friday, February
11 and concluding with a breakfast Sunday,
February 13. Because the conference
formally begins at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday,
February 10, you will be on your own
for dinner Thursday. There
are
restaurants located nearby. Located
near the 16th Street Walking Mall, The
Grand Hyatt is just steps away from
a wide range of eating possibilities.
Because meeting deadlines is a key trait
of a professional writer, all sessions
and meals will begin promptly at the
scheduled time. If you are late you
may miss a portion of the meal.
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CWG Bookstore |
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Throughout
the conference, you may shop from a
large selection of inspirational books,
Christian Writers Guild merchandise,
and writing resources by WRITING for
the SOUL conference faculty and
other experts. Guild members receive
a 20 percent discount. Books by our
conference speakers and faculty will
be available, as well. |
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I
pulled out the CWG
conference
CDs and have been listening to them
every spare moment I get! When I'm cleaning
or cooking or in my car. They have truly
inspired me all over again.
Also,
I'm listening to stuff I had not yet
listened to and am learning even more.
It's awesome. Right now I'm in Brandi's
class about decked out fiction and how
to deepen characters' emotions.
Kim Rojas, Craftsman
Want
a preview of what to expect? Recordings
of last year's stellar speakers are
available at www.bestchristianconferences.com/cwg
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Area Attractions
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The
16th Street Mall near the Grand Hyatt
is Denver's hub of shopping, dining
and entertainment that stretches for
16 blocks in the heart of downtown.
An environmentally friendly free shuttle
service stops at every intersection
to transport shoppers to more than a
mile of Denver's best restaurants and
shops. The 16th Street Mall recently
became a wireless internet hot spot—visitors
can log on for free anywhere along the
Mall or Skyline Park.
Locals and visitors alike enjoy strolling
down the Mall's wide, pedestrian friendly
sidewalks to people watch and visit
with friends. Since no cars are allowed
to drive through the Mall, navigating
on foot or with the free shuttles is
easy. Street vendors and performers
add to the exciting atmosphere found
here.
Find out more about Denver, Colorado.
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Registration is full-time only. Spouses
are welcome to stay with you at The Grand
Hyatt. General sessions, clinics, and
meals, however, are open only to registered
WRITING for the SOUL conferees.
If you'd like to have your spouse join
you for the meals and the special speaker
presentations at mealtime please see fees
below. |
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| Conference Fee (Meals are
included. You are responsible for your
own lodging and transportation costs.
Spouses may stay in your room for no additional
charge but must purchase the Meals and General Session
pass to eat with you.) |
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Early
Bird Pricing |
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Pricing
after Aug. 1, 2010. |
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Conference Fee (non member) |
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$749.00 |
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$799.00 |
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Member
Rate |
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$599.00 |
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$649.00 |
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Meals & General sessions only |
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$490.00 |
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$490.00 |
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| Early
Bird Prices cannot be combined with
other discounts. |
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Bird Price expires August 1, 2010. |
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Payment
plans available. See registration
page for details.
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Cancellation
Policy. Refunds must be requested
in writing prior to January 5, 2011. Written
cancellations received before the deadline
will be promptly refunded, less a lost
deposit (nontransferable) of $150. After
the refund deadline, no refunds will be
issued. |
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Click here to register for the conference |
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