GENERAL INFORMATION

Friday, September 17 - Monday, September 20, 2010 - - Indianapolis, Indiana

REGISTRATION

Welcome to the 2010 ACFW Annual Conference Website. On the registration form you will give your complete contact information, register for continuing education sessions, workshops and late night workshops; request editor and agent appointments, request a paid critique, order a Conference syllabus, purchase Conference audio recordings, and submit payment.

PLEASE NOTE, the age requirement for conference attendance is 14 (accompanied at all times and to all sessions by a parent or guardian), unless the youth is a contracted (or published) fiction author.

It is strongly recommended that you review all of the information below, and the WORKSHOP ELECTIVES, CONTINUING EDUCATION sessions and LATE NIGHT WORKSHOPS as well as the PROGRAM SCHEDULE pages before beginning your registration.

If this is your first time attending this conference or writers' conferences in general, the ACFW 2010 Conference has a program designed to help you get the most out of the conference. Please see FIRST TIME ATTENDEES for more information.

If you would like to request a paid critique with a reviewer, you can indicate your choices on the online registration form. See the PAID CRITIQUE section for more information.

Special dietary needs must be indicated on the registration form. There is also a space to provide any ADA need requirements.

Help is also available for those who require special assistance in completing the online registration form.

REGISTRATION FEES

Type	Standard Rate (before August 13 deadline)	Late Registration (after deadline)	Walk-in Rate	Notes
ACFW Members	$515	$615	$715	Deadline for Standard registration rates is 12 a.m. CDT August 13, 2010
Non-members	$615	$715	$715	Deadline for Standard registration rates is 12 a.m. CDT August 13, 2010
Daily Rate** (Friday, Saturday or Sunday)	$275/Friday† $300/Saturday $300/Sunday*	$300/Friday† $300/Saturday $300/Sunday*	$300/Friday† $300/Saturday $300/Sunday*	†Does not include Early Bird Session *Does NOT include Awards Banquet **Ticket to Awards Banquet may be purchased separately.
Guests (Meals Only) Fri - Mon no workshops or sessions included	$380	$430	$430	Available by package price only – meals may not be purchased individually. The meals only option DOES include Awards Banquet.
Awards Banquet Only	$80	$100	$100
Early Bird Session	$75	$100	$100	This year's Early Bird Session will be held on Friday - September 17, 2010 from 8:00 am- noon.

The Registration fee includes:

Conference Workshops, Continuing Education Sessions and Program activities

meals (Friday night dinner, breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday, Awards Banquet on Sunday^**, and light breakfast on Monday).

Many appointments are available on a first pay, first slotted basis: editors, agents, mentoring, and media training.

applicable materials

Please note: Hotel accommodation fees are not included in the registration fee.

Payment
Full payment will be required to secure your registration. Payment can be made by credit card, check. Your registration will be confirmed by a separate email after payment is received. Credit card payments are processed almost immediately; registrations by check payments will be confirmed by separate email after the check clears and is deposited to the ACFW account (approx. two weeks after receipt).

Cancellation
Cancellations can be made until August 13, 2010. Prior to the deadline, refunds will be made in the manner in which payment was received, minus $100 handling fee; cancellations after the deadline will not be refunded. Registrations are not transferable.

Returned Check Policy
There is a $50.00 fee for all returned checks.

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION DATES

August 13, 2010 (midnight CDT)	Deadline for Standard registration rates.
August 14, 2010	Late Registration rates in effect.
August 13, 2010	Hotel Conference Rate cut-off.
August 13, 2010	Cancellation Deadline. Prior to the deadline, refunds will be made in the manner in which payment was received, minus $100 handling fee; cancellations after the deadline will not be refunded.
August 31, 2010	Last day to select mail-in payment option.
September 15, 2010	Last day to register online.
September 16, 2010	Walk-in registration rates go into effect and will be handled on site only.

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PUBLISHERS REPRESENTED

Abingdon Press
B&H Publishing Group
Barbour
Bethany House Publishers
Guideposts Books
Harvest House
Howard Books
Marcher Lord Press
Revell
Steeple Hill
Summerside Press
Thomas Nelson
Tyndale
Whitaker House
Zondervan

HOTEL INFORMATION

The conference hotel is the Hyatt Regency in downtown Indianapolis, IN. Lodging fees are not included in the conference registration fees. ACFW has arranged a discounted group room rate of $147.00 plus 16% tax per night. For complete lodging information, including Reservation Information and Extra Hotel Nights/Extensions, please visit the HOTEL INFORMATION page.

SHUTTLE TRANSPORTATION

For transportation from the airport to the hotel:

Carey Limousine Indiana Shared Ride/Airport Shuttle Web: http://www.careyindiana.com Toll-free: 800-888-INDY(4639)

Reliability, professionalism, & superior service... these attributes have made Carey Indiana a key provider of chauffeured transportation for a wide range of customers - from business to performing artists and professional sports teams - as well as individuals who know and appreciate the value of personalized attention. Our chauffeurs are uniformed, well trained, random drug tested, and undergo background checks for your safety.

IndyGo - Green Line Airport/Downtown Express Web: http://www.indygo.net/green_line.htm Phone: 317.635.3344 Toll-free: 800.743.3333

The Green Line Downtown/Airport Express delivers non-stop service from the Indianapolis International Airport to Downtown Indianapolis daily from 5am – 9pm. Frequency is every 20 minutes (estimated travel time is 15 minutes). The Green Line is available from Ground Transportation in the new terminal of the Indianapolis International Airport, located on the first floor of the parking garage. To access Ground Transportation, simply exit the Arrivals Level (baggage claim) and follow signs to Ground Transportation. Bus Fare: $7 per trip.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

A tentative conference schedule is posted on the PROGRAM SCHEDULE page.

MEAL SERVICE

Conference meals included in the registration fee are Friday night dinner; breakfast on Saturday and Sunday; lunch on Saturday and Sunday; Awards Banquet on Sunday; a light breakfast Monday morning. Guests may participate in all of the conference meals for a package fee, or in the Sunday night Awards Banquet only for an individual fee. Meals included in the registration fee apply only to the scheduled conference events hosted at the conference hotel.

Saturday Dinner Options
This year, Saturday night has been left open on the schedule to allow for more free time to fellowship, meet with business contacts or ACFW zone groups, or just to rest and refresh.

Any refreshments and meals not included in the conference registration fee, and room service or other incidental charges will be your own responsibility.

Please indicate on the registration form if you have medical dietary restrictions or vegetarian preference. Within the limitations of availability and group considerations, reasonable effort will be made to accommodate special needs. The requestor assumes the responsibility to also notify banquet staff of the request at each meal.

CONFERENCE FEATURES

BOOK STORE

As in previous years, this year's Conference will feature the popular Conference Book Store. For more information about the store, and about selling your book in the store, please see: BOOK STORE

The participation application deadline is July 31, 2010.

BOOK SIGNING

2010 Author’s Corner Booksigning Schedule

This year we're planning on doing something a little different; we're calling Author's Corner. In lieu of a mass book signing, ACFW will be offering signings in the bookstore under "Author's Corner." Every thirty minutes, an author or authors will be signing their books in the conference bookstore. Don't worry--we'll post the full schedule of signings prior to conference on the BOOK SIGNING page, as well as having it listed in the ACFW Conference Booklet. We hope this more intimate setting will allow people to connect a bit more, be able to take photographs, and be more relaxed. If you are an author wanting to participate, please complete the form available via the link on the BOOK SIGNING page. The participation application deadline is July 31, 2010.

EARLY BIRD SESSION

This year a single Early Bird Session will be offered on Friday, September 17, 2010.

Please see the CONTINUING EDUCATION page for more information.

LATE NIGHT WORKSHOPS (formerly Late Night Chats)

This year's Late Night Workshops (formerly Late Night Chats) will be different than in years past. We will be utilizing the LNW time slots to host the Editor and Agent Panels, as well as offering several other workshop options on Saturday evening. Check the LATE NIGHT WORKSHOPS page for more details.

APPOINTMENTS

The opportunity to have personal, fifteen minute appointments with editors, agents, mentors or media training professionals is a valuable highlight of the conference. These provide a great way to learn first-hand about the writing industry, to pitch your manuscript or work-in-progress, and to brainstorm ideas, get encouragement, and benefit from industry professionals.

Many appointments are available on a first pay, first slotted basis.

Appointments will be scheduled this year by the Conference Appointment Coordinator, Wanda Dyson. You will select multiple choices for your appointment needs when you register for the conference. You will receive a form in your conference check-in packet with the confirmation and times of the appointments. Wanda will be on-hand throughout the conference for assistance.

To review the list of editors, agents, mentors and media training professionals who will be taking appointments at this years' conference, please visit the APPOINTMENTS page.

PAID CRITIQUES

A paid critique of your manuscript may be requested during registration for a fee of $35.00. Your request will be forwarded to the critique provider of your choice, instructions for sending your proposal to them will be sent to you. Your fifteen-minute appointment will be scheduled by the ACFW Conference Appointment Coordinator, and you’ll receive your appointment schedule upon check-in for the conference.

Refer to the PAID CRITIQUES section for specific details and instructions, including a list of those offering their critiquing services.

GENESIS CONTEST

This year’s GENESIS CONTEST is closed. Finalists will be announced in mid-May. Plan to attend the special Awards Banquet on Sunday night, September 19, 2010 at the conference hotel for the presentation of the awards.

Editor / Agent of the Year

Go to the Editor / Agent of the Year Page to see the nominations for the annual Agent of the Year and Editor of the Year Awards! Plan to attend the special Awards Banquet on Sunday night, September 19, 2010 at the conference hotel for the presentation of the awards. Nominees will be announced in June.

BOOK OF THE YEAR

Each year, ACFW accepts nominations for Book of the Year. Voting is done by ACFW members who read books published by our members within a specific time frame. Authors can submit their books in a variety of categories. The awards will be announced during the conference at the special Awards Banquet on Sunday night, September 19, 2009 at the conference hotel.

For more information, visit the Book of the Year page.

CONFERENCE VOLUNTEERS

The success of the conference ultimately depends on the willingness of ACFW members to lend a hand. Volunteers will be sought to assist with pre-conference setup, registration, workshop hosts, and greeters. Information on volunteer opportunities will be announced on the main ACFW loop and on this website.

To volunteer for this year’s conference, contact Margaret Daley, ACFW Volunteer Officer at voloff@acfw.com

CONFERENCE PHOTOGRAPHER

Need to update your headshot for PR purposes? Is that author picture on your book a little outdated? Wanting to have some fresh photos for your website and/or blog? Here's your chance to get a photo session at a steal of a price!

For more information, visit the Conference Photographer Page.

LOCAL INFORMATION

CONFERENCE ATTIRE

Suggested conference attire is business casual, and since meeting rooms can vary in temperature, a light sweater or jacket would be good to have on hand. Comfortable shoes should be considered a must, as quite a bit of walking is involved. Dress in layers, and select clothing that is comfortable for you, clothing that makes you feel confident. The awards banquet on Saturday night is semi-formal.

AREA WEATHER

September Daily Avg High: 77° F; Low: 56° F; Avg precipitation: 2.95 in

TIME ZONE

Indianapolis, Indiana is in the Eastern Time Zone. Indiana observes daylight saving time.

Current Indianapolis Time:

VISITOR INFORMATION

Go to www.visitindy.com for more information.