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The 2010 Act Four Community
A DIFFERENT KIND OF WRITING WORKSHOP PROVIDES YOU WITH A REVIEW OF YOUR FULL MANUSCRIPT BY FELLOW AUTHORS


About 5 out of 1,000 unpublished fiction writers will eventually become represented by a literary agent.  One out of three represented writers get published.
 
Is there a better way to achieving the skills to make your work publishable?
 
We think there is.  And, we have proof.
WHAT IS IT?

Act Four is an invitation-only workshop and retreat for fiction writers who have completed a first draft of at least one novel.  The intent is to provide a review of each participant’s query package and full manuscript, by three or four author peers, in a relaxed but intimate setting, shared by fellow writers in various stages of the publication process.

 

WHAT DOES IT COST?

There is no conference fee, but you are responsible for your own lodging and meals for two nights.  You will also be committing a portion of your summer to reading two to four unpublished novels by authors who will also be critiquing your work. 

WHERE WILL IT BE HELD?

This year, the 2010 Act Four Retreat will be held at the Franciscan Inn,

109 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, California
.  The inn has single rooms and suites, is two blocks from the Amtrak Station, and provides continental breakfasts and wireless Internet access. To reserve your room, please register by phone at (805) 963-8845, and say you’re with Act Four.  For room rates, see  http://www.franciscaninn.com/ There is a $100 cancellation fee if you cancel after booking and a full night’s room rate cancellation fee if you cancel after October 5th. The Inn will fill up soon, so please book promptly after receiving your Act Four invitation.