BCWC 2024
Conference Schedule
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The purpose of the CLI Beach Writers Conference is to build community with and educate a group of writers who believe that our writing has a significant place in our community. To discover the people and significant organizations who are actively making a contribution to their community through literature. To explore the ways in which nature enhances our ability to create significant writing. To challenge the current publishing establishment, and create new paths to publishing.
Friday
Dockweiler Youth Center
12505 Vista Del Mar, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
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Registration
11:00 - 11:30 AM
Welcome Address/Rush the Mic
11:30 - 12:15 PM
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CLI(que) Talks
12:15 - 1:15 PM​
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Lunch (1:15 - 2:15 PM)
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Special Session
2:15 - 3:15
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Beach Writing Sessions
Hiram, Andy, Ruddy
3:30 - 5:00 PM
Volleyball Game
5:00 - 6:00 PM
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Break
6:00 - 7:00 PM
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Bonfire, Pizza, Open Mic
7:00pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday
University Southern California -Taper Hall
3501 Trousdale Pkwy, Los Angeles, CA 90089
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Welcome and TED Talks
Taper Hall 102
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Welcome/Opening Poem - Carlos Ornelas
9:30am-9:45am
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CLI(que) Talk-
Self Publishing for Beginners
Emily Evans
9:45 - 10:00 AM
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CLI(que) Talk-
The Parable of the Talents
Tommy Domino
10:00 -10:15 AM
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CLI(que) Talk-
Open Mics: Creating Space for Poetry
Karo
10:15- 10:30 AM
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CLI(que) Talk-
Writing a Memoir in Verse
Marlana-Patrice Pugh Hamer
10:30 - 10:45 AM
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Keynote Address - Hiram Sims
10:4 - 11:15 AM
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Break 11:15-11:30 am
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Workshops (11:30 am-12:00 pm):
CHOOSE ONE
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Digging Deeper Into Your 5 Senses
Kimiko White
11:30 am - 12:25 pm
Taper Hall 208
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Make Your Mark... Bookmark That Is
Marissa Forbes
11:30 am- 12:25 pm
Taper Hall 212
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Lunch 12:25 pm-1:30 pm
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Breakout Sessions (1:30 pm - 2:55 pm):
CHOOSE ONE
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What's Rhythm Got to Do With it
Lisa Montagne
1:30 pm - 2:55 pm
Taper Hall 208
The Business Side of Poetry
Anastasia Fenald
1:30 pm - 2:25 pm
Taper Hall 212
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Press Panel (2:40 pm - 3:40 pm)
Taper Hall 102
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Closeout Session
3:40 pm - 4:00 pm
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Break (prepare for Gala): 3:45-7:00
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Gala at Sims Library
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join us for food and special presentations
Sunday
Press Tabling Event & Book Pitches
(Students Pitching must arrive by 9:30 am)
USC Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow Center
Publishers Breakfast
8:30 am - 9:30 am
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Author Draft
10:00 am - 1:30 pm
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Lunch:1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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Book Release
THH 102/Amphitheatre
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
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Closing Ceremonies
Founders Park Amphitheatre
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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