BCWC 2023
Conference Schedule
Our 2024 Conference Schedule is still on the way... in the meantime, review our schedule from last year.
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
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Welcome Address/Roll Call
11:00 - 11:35 AM
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Break
11:35-11:45 AM
CLI(que) Talk
Feeding the Poetry Community:
The importance of catering at literary events
Andrea Lee
11:45 - 12:00 PM
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Lunch (12:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
CLI(que) Talk
How to Place Yourself in Danger: Challenging Yourself as a Poet
Ja’Net McDonald
1:00 - 1:15 PM
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CLI(que) Talk
Writing Bilingual Poetry
Larissa Freitas - Virtual
1:15- 1:30 PM
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Beach Writing Sessions
Hiram, Andy, Camari, Ruddy
1:30 - 3:00 PM
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Special Session: How to Make a Book in a Day
Hiram Sims
3:00 - 4:30 PM
Break: Get Ready for Gala
4:30 - 7:00 PM
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Gala and Awards Ceremony
Sims Library of Poetry
7:00pm - 10:00 pm
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Join us for an evening of gourmet hors d'oeuvres, poetry performances, an awards ceremony.
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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 - Camari Carter-Hawkins
Opening Poem - Carlos Ornelas
9:30am-9:45am
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Keynote Address - Hiram Sims
9:45am - 10:15am
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CLI(que) Talk-
What’s Rhythm Got to Do With It?
Rhythm and Formats (Build Your Own)
Lisa Montagne
10:15am - 10:30am
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CLI(que) Talk-
How to Address Your Former Self
Anastasia Fenald
10:30am - 10:45am
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CLI(que) Talk-
Becoming a Real Prolific Writer
James Coats
10:45am - 11:00am
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CLI(que) Talk-
How to Create Curriculum Using Children's Books
Charisse Sims
10:00am - 11:15am
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Break 11:15-11:30 am
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Workshops (11:30am-12:00pm):
CHOOSE ONE
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How to Book Yourself
Andy Sanchez
11:30am - 12:25pm
Taper Hall 208
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Social Media Marketing for Poets
Annalicia Aguilar
11:30am- 12:25pm
Taper Hall 212
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Lunch 12:25pm-1:30pm
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Afternoon Schedule:
Breakout Sessions (choose one):
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Managing your Emotions Through Creative Expression
Brandon Allen
1:30pm - 2:55pm
Taper Hall 208
How to Use Nature to Inspire Creativity
Alex Petunia
1:30pm - 2:25pm
Taper Hall 212
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CLI TED Talks:
Taper Hall 102
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CLI(que) Talk: The Modality of the Blues
Tommy Domino
3:00pm - 3:15pm
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CLI(que) Talk: Creating Artwork for Your Collection
Marissa Forbes
3:15pm - 3:30pm
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Closeout with Andy Sanchez
3:30pm - 3:45pm
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Break: 3:45-7:00
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Guided Beach Writing Sessions:
Dockweiler Beach Fire Pits
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Bonfire, Pizza, and Open Mic
7:00pm - 10:00pm
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Sunday
Press Tabling Event & Book Pitches
(Students Pitching must arrive by 10am)
USC Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow Center
Publishers Breakfast
8:00am - 9:30pm
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Author Draft
10:00am - 1:30pm
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Lunch:
1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Book Release
THH 102/Amphitheatre
2:30pm - 4:00pm
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Closing Ceremonies
Founders Park Amphitheatre
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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