Gateway to Publishing Conference and Convention!
St. Louis Writers Guild's new annual writers conference. The weekend long event will take place at the Renaissance Hotel and feature multiple workshop tracks for writers, a book fair, and events for readers.
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* ATTENTION WRITERS CONFERENCE ATTENDEES * SIGN UP BY JUNE 1, 2017 AND PAY NO TICKET FEES
Due to logistical issues, after June 1, the ticket fees charged by Eventbrite will be added to the price.
Sign up now and avoid the fees!
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BROUGHT TO YOU BY ST. LOUIS WRITERS GUILD ________________________________________
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GATEWAY CON! June 16, 17, and 18, 2017 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
At the Renaissance Hotel in St. Louis, MO
Across from Lambert International Airport
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A Conference for Writers and a Convention for Readers!
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Writing Workshops Master Classes Pitch Sessions Remote Pitch Sessions Networking Events Your Books on Display Meet Industry Professionals Critiques of Your Work Debates about the Future of Publishing
A Writer's Conference to take the next step on the Road to Publishing
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Meet Your Favorite Author Author Signings Tons of Author Panels Bookstore run by the Independent Bookstore Alliance A Hall of Authors Free to Attend
Connect with your Favorite Author or Genre, and Discover New Books to Explore
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AUTHORS & VENDORS! ________________________
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Sponsor Gateway Con Ads in the Program Get a Table in the Hall of Authors Vendor Room to Connect with Attendees Panels of Authors to Connect with Readers
Connect with Readers, or Find Your Next Client at this Conference of Industry Professionals
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Looking for more information? Click on the image!
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Schedule for Gateway ConFind out what St. Louis Writers Guild is planning. Closer to the event we will post a pdf of the program and the full schedule for both the Writer's Conference and the Reader's Convention.
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Speakers Appearing at Gateway ConDiscover who will be speaking, read their biographies, and more. Information is coming soon!
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Register for the Writer's Conference Find the fees, benefits, and more. Then follow the link to Eventbrite to register for the Writer's Conference at Gateway to Publishing Conference & Convention.
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Register for the Author Hall Find the fees and benefits to have a table in the Author Hall at the Gateway to Publishing Conference & Convention. Then follow the link to Eventbrite to register for a table.
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Sponsorship Opportunities Become a sponsor of the Gateway to Publishing Conference & Convention. Find out the different levels and benefits that are being offered or get an ad in the program. Opportunities abound to get the word our about your book, your company, or your writing services to the entire conference!
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Get
Away to Gateway Con!
Looking for a place
to write, but don’t want to spend all weekend in a writer’s conference? Escape
to the Renaissance Hotel for a writing retreat and book fair. Find a quiet
place in your room to write, with scenic views and more luxury than home. Afterward,
let your brain relax while your muse is energized at the exciting book fair
events going on all weekend. Author and Writing Workshop Coordinator, Kathleen
Kayembe, will be hosting a series of write-ins and writing times throughout the
weekend. Plus, don’t miss her Master Class on Sunday.
Night
owls will enjoy writing on Friday and Saturday Night, while the early birds can
meet on Saturday and Sunday Morning.
Click the link below to register for the hotel, you will automatically receive the benefits at the Book Fair.
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Renaissance Hotel in St. Louis, MO
Gateway Con will be held at the Renaissance Hotel in St. Louis, MO. Convenient shuttle from the airport to the hotel, and free parking for hotel guests and conference attendees.
Conference Rate for a room at the Renaissance Hotel is $109 per night. This rate is guaranteed until June 5, 2017.
To learn visit the hotel's reservation site click this link. (complimentary basic guest wifi & parking)
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Book
at least TWO nights at the
Renaissance Hotel during Gateway Con and receive…
- Exclusive
Access to the Gateway Con Write-In events – Special writing times and
gatherings with Kathleen Kayembe. Plus, a discount on her Master Class.
- Full
Access to the Book Fair, book signings, and reader panels. Plus, an invitation
to the Documentary Film Premiere and Genre Talk Cocktail Party on Friday night
- Invitation
to Lunch with the speakers and volunteers Saturday afternoon
- The
Scribe 2015 – A print copy of the end of the year collection for St. Louis
Writer’s Guild’s Literary Magazine
- Entered
into the Grand Prize Raffle – One entry for a chance to win the Grand Prize of
a free registration to Gateway Con 2018’s writers conference or Author Hall. Plus,
one free raffle ticket to enter for a chance to win one of the other prizes
- Free
Wifi and Free Parking
- A
Reserved Seat at the Gala Dinner. A ticket to the reserved tables
for honored guests and speakers is available for an additional fee.
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Things to do at Gateway Con. Master Classes, Gala Dinner, and more...
Want to take a master class or come to the gala dinner on Saturday night? Here, you can sign up for events at Gateway Con individually. Master Classes are in-depth workshops held by industry professionals. Join us for the Gala Dinner and listen to SLWG President David Lucas, and Keynote Speaker Angie Fox. Plus, enjoy the wonderful food from the chefs at the Renaissance Hotel. Enjoy the stunning views from the Ballroom, and hang out with your fellow writers. It will be a night to remember...
There will be raffles too - giveaways every hour, plus grand prizes like registration to next year's writer's conference, a table in next year's Author Hall, St. Louis Cardinal Tickets, Tickets to the St. Louis Symphony, and more...
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Master Classes Query Letter Critique with literary agent Kathleen Ortiz, Saturday, June 16, 2-4pm
Writing 3-D Characters with literary agent Margaret Bail, Sunday, June 18, 10-12pm
Query Letter Critique with literary Agent Justin Wells, Sunday, June 18, 10-12pm
How to Format and Publish Your E-Book with Jennifer Geist, Sunday, June 18, 10-12pm
TBA with Kathleen Kayembe, Friday, June 16, 2-4pm
More descriptions are on the conference registration page... Please let us know which Master Class by emailing president (@) stlwritersguild (dot) org
Master Classes are $50 per class.
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Gateway Con Gala Dinner with Keynote Speaker Angie Fox
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Have a question about Gateway Con or St. Louis Writers Guild please contact us at info (at) stlwritersguild (dot) org
Would you like to be a Volunteer at Gateway Con please contact us at president (at) stlwritersguild (dot) org
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