Pima Writers’ Workshop

April 13, 2009

Pima Writers’ Workshop
May 29 – 31, 2009

Tucson, AZ – Pima Community College (PCC) is hosting “Pima Writers’ Workshop,” designed for all writers, both beginning and experienced. The workshop will be led by award-winning authors and agents. Attendees will participate in writing exercises and consult with workshop leaders.

Participants are also encouraged to meet with an author or agent for a manuscript consultation at no extra cost. In order to schedule a manuscript consultation writers must register for the entire conference and submit one manuscript with the registration form to the PCC West Campus Cashier’s Office by May 8, 2009.

A reception for participants will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday May 28 at the Hotel Arizona, 181 W. Broadway Blvd. The workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 29; 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 30; and 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Sunday May 31 at the PCC West Campus, Center for the Arts, 2202 W. Anklam Road.

This workshop is being offered for a non-credit and credit option. Those interested in the non-credit option must send the $80 fee and registration form by May 8 (to have the manuscript reviewed) or by May 28 (if not having a manuscript reviewed). Those opting to receive college credit must send the registration form by May 8 (to have the manuscript reviewed) or by May 28 (if not having a manuscript reviewed). In addition, they must also register for Writing 285 (2 credits, Summer Session A, CRN 30011) at PCC and pay tuition and fees (Arizona residents - $99 tuition plus $18 fees; out-of-state - $322 tuition plus $18 fees). Participants may register for WRT 285 by phone (206-4880) or online at www.pima.edu.

CONTACT:
A. Rachelle Howell, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Marketing
(520) 206-4850 arhowell@pima.edu

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Founded in 1969, Pima Community College (PCC) serves more than 75,000 students annually and is the sixth largest community college in the United States. PCC offers degrees and certificates in more than 100 transfer and occupational programs on six conveniently-located campuses and more than 180 teaching sites throughout Pima County. The College provides flexible course options, affordable tuition, and a wide array of support services. To learn more, visit www.pima.edu or call (520) 206-4500.