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The Writers’ Conference, renowned speakers and Teen Writers’ Workshops
By Jesús Ibarra February 20, 2009 San Miguel de Allende

Sponsored by the Authors’ Sala, the fourth annual San Miguel Writers’ Conference and Literary Festival is held every year during the last weekend in February and features prominent guest speakers, writing contests, manuscript critiques by top professionals, panel discussions and 20 breakout sessions.

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