2003 Maui Writers Conference...The Worlds Best Writers Conference Prepares for Its 11th Annual Event over Labor Day Weekend in Hawaii

Attendees will learn about the craft of writing from famous authors including John Saul, Ben Bova, Dorothy Allison, Terry Brooks, Susan Wiggs, Jack Canfield, Tami Hoag and Diane Mott Davidson. Over 100 top literary agents, editors and publishers round out the 2003 event.

Wailea, Hawaii (PRWEB) April 26, 2003 - There is a reason the Maui Writers Conference is called the 'Best Writers Conference in the World.* Where else can you learn about writing from so many famous authors including John Saul, Ben Bova, Dorothy Allison, Terry Brooks, Susan Wiggs, Jack Canfield, Tami Hoag and Diane Mott Davidson at over 75 workshops and presentations? Then there are the inspiring presentations every evening...and yet attendees still find time to sneak away for a swim in the tropical blue waters of Maui!

The 11th Annual Maui Writers Conference will be held at the Wailea Marriott, an Outrigger Hotel on Maui over the Labor Day Weekend-August 28 through September 1. Attendees are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible in order to take advantage of price breaks that are offered for early registration. The list of presenters is continually updated on the MWC website at: www.MauiWriters.com. A brochure is also available.

Over the past decade the Maui Writers Conference has launched numerous writing careers by offering unprecedented access to over a hundred top literary agents, editors and publishers at its annual gathering on Maui. The MWC faculty is packed with best selling authors and notable screenwriters who share their knowledge and passion for writing with the attendees each year. The Maui Writers Conference has gained a reputation for excellence...and attendees and presenters flock to Hawaii to be there.

The conference is a motivational and instructional event for writers featuring an impressive list of authors and screenwriters. John Saul (thirty N.Y. Times bestsellers), Dorothy Allison (Bastard Out of Carolina), Terry Brooks (Sword of Shannara), Bryce Courtenay (The Power of One), Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup...), Joe Ortiz (The Village Baker), Diana Wentworth (Send Me Someone), and Tad Bartimus (War Torn and nationally syndicated columnist) are just a few of the friends of the conference who will be returning.

New conference presenters include Ben Bova (science fiction), Tess Gerritsen (crime/suspence) and Gerald McDermott (childrens author). Check the MWC website for newly added presenters regularly.

The five-day conference includes a full schedule of workshops, panel presentations, keynote presentations...and valuable networking. It begins with an Agents Day on Thursday that allows attendees to meet many agents and learn how to get the most from the event. Tracks for fiction, non-fiction, childrens books, screenwriting, playwriting, travel and food feature writing and magazine article writing are all included. Attendees can also sign-up for optional professional consultations with agents, editors and publishers.

Special lower room rates apply at the host hotel, the Wailea Marriott at (800) 367-2960 for all attendees. Condominium accommodations are available nearby by calling 1-800-822-4409. At-the-door conference registration fee is $695, but early registration discounts will be available. Go to the Maui Writers Conference website-www.mauiwriters.com-for complete registration information including 'quick and easy on-line registration. For a brochure call (808) 879-0061 or toll-free 1-888-974-8373.

2003 Maui Writers Conference Major Sponsors include:
Hawaii Tourism Authority, Wailea Marriott Outrigger Hotel, Hawaiian Airlines,
Maui Visitors Bureau, Maui News and the County of Maui.