SouthWord Schedule

Friday - April 3rd

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  9:00-10:00     The Role of Southern Lit in Modern America

10:00-11:00     Writing Across Gender

11:00-12:00     Food in Fiction

  12:00-2:00     Luncheon and Presentation of the Barnett Prize for Local

                         Distinguished Author

    2:00-3:00     Diverse Voices

    3:00-4:00     The Blessing and Curse of Family (in Southern Lit)

    4:00-5:00     Humor in Southern Lit

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             7:00     Keynote dinner at Westin

             7:45     Keynote Speaker Followed by Book Signing Opportunity

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Saturday - April 4th

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  9:00-10:00     Teaching Creative Writing/Shop Talk

10:00-11:00     Readings by FSW Authors

11:00-12:00     Artful Living in a "Top Ten' Culture

  12:00-1:30     FSW Awards Luncheon

    1:30-3:30     Environmental Topics in Southern Lit

    3:30-4:30     Urban versus Rural as it Relates to Social Identity

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Ticket Info

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2-day ticket plus Keynote dinner -  $150. 

Early bird special $125 until March 1

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Friday, 1-day ticket - $60.  

(Includes luncheon. Does not include keynote dinner.)

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Sat. 1-day ticket - $60

(Includes luncheon.)

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Keynote Dinner - $75

Table of 8  - $600

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Student 2-day ticket - $40

Student 1-day ticket - $25

(Student tickets do not include luncheons.)

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