Now on Oahu, the Hawai‘i Writers Conference, (formerly the Maui Writers Conference) is the premier event of its kind in the world attracting more than 1,000 authors, screenwriters, journalists, and the top literary agents, editors and film executives.
Past presenters have included Ron Howard, Frank McCourt, Tony Hillerman, Elmore Leonard, Carl Bernstein, Michael Palmer, David Baldacci, Carrie Fisher, Susan Isaacs, Nicholas Sparks, Barbara Kingsolver, Robin Cook, John Saul, Elizabeth George, Gail Parent, Wendy Wasserstein, Jane Hamilton, Aaron Sorkin, and James L. Brooks to name a few.
This year’s presenters include 12 New York Times bestselling authors, 4 Academy Award winners, Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winners. Included in the line-up are: Mitch Albom, Wicked playwright Gregory McGuire, Bobby Moresco of Million Dollar Baby and Crash fame, Academy Award winner Michael Arndt, Jacquelyn Mitchard, James Rollins, William Bernhardt, Diana Ossana, Ron Powers and more.
The Hawai‘i Writers Conference consists of two events: The Hawai‘i Writers Retreat and Hawaii Writers Conference. The Retreat, August 28 to September 3 at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach, offers workshops in fiction, nonfiction and screenwriting. The 150 participants will be mentored by New York Times bestselling authors or award winning screenwriters in a classroom setting. It is an unprecedented opportunity for a new writer to work with an author or screenwriter at the top of his field.
The Conference takes place over the Labor Day Weekend, September 4th to September 7th at the Royal Hawaiian and Sheraton Waikiki Hotels. There are over 100 workshops and lectures where an aspiring writer can learn about the craft and business of publishing and film, or make important connections with publishing agents and editors in one-on-one consultations. A Friday Pre-Conference will be offered as well as the Hawai‘i Writers Conference Prose Writing Competition.
This year’s star-studded Gala fundraiser takes place Saturday evening, September 5th will help support the Hawai‘i Writers Conference Voices of Hawaii and Young Writers Program. Hundreds of Hawaii’s most talented young writers have benefited over the years from the Conference scholarships and mentoring.
Hawai‘i Writers Conference Registration
A la Carte Registration $495 through May 15 after May 16 $595 up to $695 (depending on registration date) Gold Membership including the Pre-Conference, Pre-Sale of Consultations and the Writers Channel add $295 Hawai‘i Writers Retreat $1195 through May 15 $1395 after May 16
Call 808-739-5500 for Kama’aina, Student/Teacher and Military Special Rates
