Pima Writers Workshop, May 28-30

May 5, 2010

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 7, 2010.

A reception for participants will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday May 27 at the Hotel Arizona, 181 W. Broadway Blvd. The workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 28; 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 29; and 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Sunday May 30 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 $85 fee and registration form by May 7 (to have the manuscript reviewed) or by May 27 (if not having a manuscript reviewed). Those opting to receive college credit must send the registration form by May 7 (to have the manuscript reviewed) or by May 27 (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 - $103 tuition plus $18 fees; out-of-state - $336 tuition plus $18 fees). Participants may register for WRT 285 at any Pima Community College campus or online at www.pima.edu.

For more information about this event and other upcoming programs and classes at Pima Community College, call 206-4500 or visit us online at www.pima.edu.