• Are you ready to author your first novel?
• Do you need to improve your skills at the craft of writing?
• Do you have a work-in-progress you want help polishing?
• Are you looking to learn more about the business of publishing?
• Are you scripting a screenplay that needs structure, or character?
• Do you need an editor, an agent, a publisher, a ghostwriter?
• Do you need to build a platform as an author to promote your work?
• Do you know the market trends for fiction and non-fiction?
• Do you want to improve your chances of producing a best-seller?

The Greater Los Angeles Writers Conference is for you! West Coast Writers Conferences presents a full weekend of panels, workshops and presentations by educators, noted speakers, and industry professionals focused on the craft and business of writing.

This conference differentiates itself by presenting individual program streams for (what we call the 3-A’s) Aspiring, Active, and Accomplished writers. Topics are offered in progressive streams, so you are immersed all weekend in an exciting and educational environment. You chose your level of participation and areas of interest. You may change levels at any time. Speakers and panelists are selected based on who is best suited to the curriculum, so you get the most informed workshops and presentations.

This educational and inspirational weekend will be held June 14-15-16 at Los Angeles Valley College. The event includes a full spectrum of educational lectures, panels, workshops and special events, featuring industry experts and educators. [ More »

There is also a Resource Center where you can network with other writers, and meet vendors and industry resources. Other related services and products including books, CDs of the convention and software will be available. [ More »

WC² also offers ProCritiques™ of your work in a one-on-one meeting with professional editors and publishers. This is a terrific opportunity and a cost-effective way to receive constructive, professional feedback and advice on your novel or screenplay, and increase your chances for success.

WC² also offers ProConsultations, which are opportunities for polished authors at no extra costo pitch agents and publisherst. (See the 1-on-1 section for details.)

Whether you are just getting started, have a work-in-progress, or are a published / self-published author looking to improve your writing and increase chances of getting new works published, this conference is for you! It provides writers of all genres and levels with an affordable education in the craft and business of writing.