Expo Held Wednesday, March 20, 2013 From 3pm – 7pm @ the Rancho Mirage Public Library. The Public Is Invited to Participate and Attend.
January 10, 2013) The Palm Springs Writers Guild and the Rancho Mirage Public Library Foundation are currently accepting applications from authors for the 3rd Annual Desert Writers Expo. The event is on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 from 3pm – 7pm at the Rancho Mirage Public Library. There is no registration fee this is a free event. Authors will be accepted on a first-come first-serve basis.
This well-attended community event is the perfect forum for Coachella Valley authors to get the “word” out on their books. The Expo showcases 42 published authors, all from the Coachella Valley, and spans a variety of genres. “Hands down, the EXPO is the best gathering of local writing talent anywhere in the desert,” notes Jim McFarlin, President of the Guild.
Published authors wishing to participate must fill out an application by March 1, 2013. All information on how to apply and the application is on the Guild website, www.palmspringswritersguild.org. The Expo can accommodate forty-two local authors and inclusion in the event will be determined on a first-come-first-served basis. Participating authors should be prepared to market and promote their books prior to the Expo.
Many authors will be selling their books for as little as $10. E-books will also be available from the authors starting at $.99 cents. This is a chance to meet and support the Coachella Valley’s growing group of published authors.
About the Palm Springs Writers Guild
In 1977 a small group of area residents, all with an interest in writing, founded the Palm Springs Writers Guild to promote the art of writing among both aspiring and professional writers. The Guild has grown to almost 200 members. It is one of Southern California’s best resources and networking group for writers at all levels and interests. The PSWG hosts lively and informative monthly meetings with featured speakers and educational workshops. In addition there are critique groups and a variety of other activities for those who write and those who aspire to write. For additional information visit: http://palmspringswritersguild.org, facebook.com/Palm Springs Writers Guild
