The Creative Nonfiction Writers' Conference 2008: Science and Technology

"As far as I am concerned, it's the best nonfiction journal around."
--Creative Nonfiction reader

Conference Package A Conference Package B Conference Package C Conference Package D Conference Package E

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE CRAFT WORKSHOPS REGISTRATION OTHER INFORMATION

Ticket and registration options range from a single workshop registration to a pass that admits you to three full days of creativity, stimulation and thought-provoking fun. Select the option that best fits your schedule and interests.

Please email questions to institutes[at]creativenonfiction.org.

Please note: Online registration for workshops is now closed. On-site registration is available to all events except manuscript workshops. Or, to register by phone, please call 412.688.0304 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Conference Ticket and Registration Price Schedule

Item	Includes	Price until Sept. 15	Price after Sept. 15
Conference Package A	One full-day manuscript review workshop One full-day topic workshop "Pittsburgh in Words" reading "From Star Trek to Eternity" talk and reception Saturday panels and networking 3-issue subscription to CNF "You Can't Make This Stuff Up" mug	~~$475~~	not available
Conference Package B	Two full-day topic workshops "Pittsburgh in Words" reading "From Star Trek to Eternity" talk and reception Saturday panels and networking 3-issue subscription to CNF "You Can't Make This Stuff Up" mug	~~$400~~	$400
Co nference Package C	One full-day manuscript workshop "Pittsburgh in Words" reading "From Star Trek to Eternity" talk and reception Saturday panels and networking 3-issue subscription to CNF	~~$300~~	not available
Conference Package D	One full-day topic workshop "Pittsburgh in Words" reading "From Star Trek to Eternity" talk and reception Saturday panels and networking 3-issue subscription to CNF	~~$225~~	$260
Conference Package E	"Pittsburgh in Words" reading "From Star Trek to Eternity " talk and reception Saturday panels and networking (Note: $25 tickets for Saturday only will be available at the door)	~~$60~~	$75
"From Star Trek to Eternity" Talk & Reception	Talk by Lawrence Krauss: "Selling Science to Unwilling Buyers: From Star Trek to Eternity " Special pre-talk reception includes hors d'oeuvres and one free drink ticket plus the chance to mingle with conference faculty and attendees Note: tickets to the talk only, without the reception, are available directly from the Carnegie Science Center.	~~$40~~	$50
Manuscript Workshops	Please note: enrollment is limited to 10 people per workshop, and manuscripts must be emailed as Word or text document by September 15.	~~$250~~	not available
Topic Workshops	1 topic workshop will be offered on Thursday, October 2: Never a Dull Subject 3 topic workshops will be offered on Friday, October 3: Writing Effective Book Proposals and Query Letters; Dialogue as Story; and Beyond Reporting: The Art of Fact.	~~$175~~	$200
"Pittsburgh in Words" Reading	WQED's Rick Sebak emcees and seven emerging writers read from their new work about the city at this special American Shorts Reading Series event The program also includes live music and a film (tba) Single tickets to this event only are available directly from Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures	Tickets are available from Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures	Tickets are available from Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures

Cancellation Policy

CNF reserves the right to cancel workshops for any reason. If a workshop is cancelled by CNF, participants will be notified no less than 48 hours prior to the workshop date and all registration fees will be refunded in full by check or credit card, depending upon the original method of payment.
Participants are responsible for arranging travel and accommodations as needed. In the event of a cancellation, CNF is not liable for any costs related to travel expenses.
CNF reserves the right to substitute instructors without notice.
CNF is not responsible for missed classes. If a student is unable to attend a workshop for any reason, make-up instruction will not be offered and no refund or credit will be given.
Cancellations must be received at least seven days prior to the date of the conference to qualify for a refund. A $25 cancellation fee will be charged and the balance will be refunded in the form of a gift certificate that can be used toward the cost of future workshops, mentoring, subscriptions, or CNF merchandise. Cancellations less than seven days in advance of the workshop date do not qualify for refunds.
Tickets to the "From Star Trek to Eternity" talk and reception are non-refundable.