So you want to be
a published writer?

The Honolulu Writers Conference has released the line-up for its 6th annual event, which will take place May 22.

The event will be at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Jefferson Hall, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is designed to introduce prospective authors to national literary agents and book editors.

"Writers will gain practical tips and expert advice to help (them) get published," said Rich Budnick, conference organizer.

Presenters will include Kati Steele, editor at the Harcourt Brace publishing house, on how to get your novel published.

John Loudon of Harper San Francisco and Mariah Bear of Lonely Planet Books will offer tips on publishing non-fiction books.

And attracting a literary agent will be addressed by local literary agent Roger Jellinek and Ken Atchity, president of Atchity Editorial/Entertainment International Inc. of Beverly Hills.

The cost of the conference is $99, or $70 for students. Participants are encouraged to bring lunch.

To register, or for more information, call 395-1161.

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AUTHOR SIGNINGS

Kimo Armitage
Waldenbooks, 942-1605
Author of "Limu, The Blue Turtle," 11 a.m. tomorrow, Ala Moana.

Steven Dixon
Borders, 596-8194
Author of "The Hawaiian Voyages of the Ono Jimmy," noon Sunday, Ward.

Linda Fischer
Borders, 676-6699
Author of "Ultimate Power: Enemy Within the Ranks," Sunday, Waikele.

Dr. Drake Bell
Borders, 596-8194
Signs his CD titled "60 Seconds That Can Save Your Business," 7 p.m. Tuesday, Ward.

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SPECIALS

Book sale
Aiea Public Library
Friends of Aiea Public Library's annual sale with prices beginning at 25 cents, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. tomorrow. Proceeds will go toward reading enhancement programs.

Maui gala
Maui Community College, (808) 984-3298
Second annual library event featuring a silent auction, entertainment, costume contest, food, book sale and more, 7-10 p.m. March 27 in the library. Lois-Ann Yamanaka will also give a reading from her book "Heads by Harry" and sign books, 8-9 p.m. There also will be a half-price sale on bargain books and art, 10-10:30 p.m. Tickets: $20, presale; $25, at-the-door.

Writers needed

For anthology of single women's personal experiences depicting how strong they are or have become. Women can be divorced, widowed or never married. For information, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Dianne Lorang, The Write Help, 7485 S. Washington Circle, Littleton, Colo. 80122; or e-mail her at mdmbe@worldnet.att.net. For information, connect to http://home.att.net/~mdmbe.

"Makana Akamai"
536-4174
Friends of the Library needs book donations to help the library's book budget. Call for a brochure listing books wanted. The books listed are selected by the library staff to expand the library's collection and provide requested materials. Books may be donated to a favorite library.

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MISCELLANEOUS

Flea market
Wahiawa Public Library, 621-6331 or 621-2386
Used books bonanza, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. March 26-27. Vendors of crafts, plants, vegetables, white elephant and others welcomed. Spaces available on first come basis for a small fee.

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CONTINUING

Online fun
(212) 414-6157
Barnes and Noble author chat group at barnesandnoble.com and barnesandnoble@aol (keyword: bn). Call Elke Villa or e-mail her at evilla@bn.com.

African Black American Education Center Hawaii
First Hawaiian Tower, 528-5037
Literary book group discusses African American literature, two Mondays each month, 1132 Bishop St., Suite 1404. Reservations required. Call Deloris for time, date, book title and reservation.

Get in touch with your creative side
678-0561
Two group studies focus on books by Julia Cameron, 6:30-8:30 p.m. On Wednesdays, the group will discuss Cameron's book "Artist Way"; and on Thursdays, another group will discuss Cameron's book "The Vein of Gold." Call Sue for locations.

Crafts and stories
Barnes and Noble, 737-3323
Meets 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Open mic
Barnes & Noble, 737-3323
Poets and writers welcomed to share their works, 7 p.m. third Friday of each month.

Click for online
calendars and events.