Cecily Janus (redheadwriterchick) hosts a glorious writers retreat in America and is bringing it to Australia!

Others coming with her are Gary Heidt from Signature Literary Agent, Justin Taylor from HarperCollins, Kevin Doughtten from Penguin, Michael Signorelli from HarperCollins, Timothy O'Connell from Random House and Robert Guinsler from Sterling Lord Literistic Agency.

So what is it? A 15,000 word manuscript consult, one on one with a publisher or agent. 

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Traditional conferences offer you minutes, if you’re lucky, with professionals you need to connect with. If you get those precious minutes with them, often times, they have no idea what you’re doing as far as your writing nor do they know your goals as a writer. As a writer at Writing Away, you’ll receive feedback on over 15,000 words of your manuscript from each of the talents.

By the time you arrive, your manuscript has already been read, analyzed and feedback is completed. And this feedback isn’t given in the form of a letter...It’s given in the form of a one-on-one consultation that has no set limits on time nor is limited to cramming in too many authors in one day.

To further the experience, all of the talent stays in the same location with you. They eat meals with you, take time to get to know you and figure out what would be best for you as the next step in your career is launched.

**SPACE IS LIMITED! SIGN UP NOW. $1,000 USD down is required to hold your place after acceptance through registration process and payment plan available but all fees must be paid within 90 days of reservation. I am willing to work with writers on payments so that if need is demonstrated, they may attend. EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: 5% off of total cost if registered by Jan, 15th 2010.

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