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July 3, 2009

The Conference Scene

The Northern Colorado Writers Conference
Rev up your writing in the Rockies.

by Linda Formichelli
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The Business of Getting Published

Date: September 18-20
Where: New York City
Cost:$395; $345 Group Rate; $275 Student Rate

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