Instead, the weekend Conference will feature classes, panels, and presentations revolving around what's happening in literature now, from memoir writing to book promotion to web publishing.  I would list highlights, but any of the events will make the literary-inclined salivate. Okay, just a few:

Presentation:  "With Young Readers, Old Rules May Not Apply" 

Panel: "Careers for Creative Writers"

Class: "Creative Research in Literary Nonfiction" 

Of course, you won't want to miss Zach and Jonathan at this smorgasbord.  Their extra-special presentations are on Saturday and Sunday, so drool over...

Zach on the panel "What Publishers Want," 7/17 from 2-3 pm at the DePaul Center, Room 8010 (333 S. State Street)

Zach and Jonathan on the panel "How to Start Your Own Small Press," 7/18 from 1:30-2:30 pm at the DePaul Center, Room 8005

We're also giving a big thumbs up to Kevin Coval, Jac Jemc, and "One Life as Literary Artist—Hold the Agony, please!" badass talk by Janet Desaulniers, right after Z + J on Sunday.

Do note that this Conference requires pre-registration, and you can sign up for all three days ($260) or just a single day ($110).    

To join the fun and to view the whole dang schedule, visit http://cpe.depaul.edu/writingconference.