Sinclair Lewis writers' conference announced

One of the longest-running writers’ conferences in the upper Midwest is back in Sauk Centre for its 23rd year. The conference is on Saturday, October 13 at the Sauk Centre High School auditorium. The cost is $60, including lunch, breaks and a reception following at the Palmer House Hotel. College students and senior citizens may register for $55. High school students may attend for free but must register and pay $15 for lunch and breaks.

The conference has attracted keynote speakers such as Frederick Manfred, Robert Bly, Jon Hassler, Carol Bly, Leif Enger, Bill Holm, Will Weaver, Patricia Hampl, Kevin Kling and Gary Paulsen.

This year’s keynote speaker is Don Shelby, Emmy-winning reporter and television anchor, as well as author, playwright and actor. Shelby will be joined by three other professional writers who will share their writing and marketing expertise:

Heid Erdrich will discuss the prose poem and its Japanese cousin. Douglas Wood will examine the writer’s path in terms of magic, meaning and metaphor. Laurie Hertzel will talk about finding your story and telling the truth in memoir writing.

The day-long gathering will look at the process of writing as well as selling what you write. Both beginning and established writers are invited to attend the conference. Participants will have the chance to hear three different presentations, the keynote talk and a panel discussion during the day.

TO REGISTER

To register, make checks payable to Sinclair Lewis Conference and mail to:

Jim Umhoefer

13 South 7th Street

Sauk Centre, MN 56378.

For conference details, visit the website www.saukherald.com/ftp/writers or call Jim Umhoefer at (320) 352-2735 (evenings).

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