In past years, publishers have signed some of today's recognized authors,
and others have garnered bylines as a result of NOWC.

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All
participants who have attended this conference have established a business
relationship with an agent or editor , and some have even signed contracts for
work, garnering a first byline or book contract," said J . The conference will span all genres, including children's
literature, culinary writing, essays , fiction, non-fiction, memoir, writing
music for the stage and screen, faith-based writing, poetry , screenwriting,
short stories, and many more." Taylor said, "Over the past 60
years U-Haul has built a long and proud history of helping families move and
store their belongings.

U -Haul, based in Phoenix and entering its 60th year as the industry giant,
has the largest rental fleet in the world with over 94,000 trucks and 75,000
trailers. WINNIPEG, Manitoba
20.

(C)2005
U-HAUL(R) INT'L.

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BARRIE, Ontario
15. PETERBOROUGH, Ontario
22. SASKATOON, Saskatchewan

* Data compiled from over 85,000 transactions from January - December,
2004.

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neworleanswritersconference. According to moving data reflective of nationwide statistics for
calendar year 2004, Toronto was ranked No. Montreal ranked third,
up one spot from last year's ranking, Edmonton, Alberta was fourth and Ottawa
continued in fifth place for the second year.

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KITCHENER, Ontario
10.

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We are proud to be able to offer an
economical way for families to move. LONDON, Ontario
8.

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Knopf, Red Dress Ink, MacAdam/Cage, Pelican Publishing , New York Times Book
Review, Viking and Zoetrope. RED DEER, Alberta
25.

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"
The ranking reflects destinations for movers traveling more than 50 miles,
and considers every city in the country , regardless of size.

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, the conference is set for May 12-13 at the Hotel Monteleone.uhaul. QUEBEC CITY , Quebec
19.

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1 and Dec. VANCOUVER, British Columbia
7. HALIFAX, Nova Scotia
14.

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Authors include John Barry, Dr. 31, 2004. For more information,
visit http://www.com.

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Doug Brinkley, Roy Blount, Jr., Julia
Reed, Jeremiah Towers, Ken Wells, Berthe Amoss , Alice Pope, Tom Piazza, to
name a few.

U-Haul Executive Vice President John "J.

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Now more than ever, Canadian families are relying on
U-Haul to provide affordable services.

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1 for the third year in a row,
while Calgary, Alberta maintained the second position. MONTREAL, Quebec
5. SAINT CATHERINES, Ontario
23.

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NEW ORLEANS, After a 10-year absence, the New
Orleans Writers' Conference (NOWC) will return to bring the New York literary
marketplace down south for a weekend where aspiring writers can meet top
agents, editors and authors. TORONTO, Ontario
2. CALGARY, Alberta
3. OSHAWA, Ontario
12. VICTORIA, British Columbia
13.

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WINDSOR, Ontario
21.

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Top-tier panel
participants for this year's conference include Random House, Penguin
Publishing, Simon + Simon Entertainment, Crown Publishing Group, Vintage
Books , Grove Atlantic, Thomas Dunne Books, St.

U-Haul Names Toronto Top 2004 Canadian Destination

PHOENIX , U-Haul, celebrating 60 years of serving
the do-it-yourself household moving industry, today released results of the
2004 U-Haul National Migration Trend Report titled Top 25 Canadian Destination
Cities . U-Haul, the undisputed leader in the truck-and-trailer rental
industry, is one of the industry 's largest operators of self-storage
facilities, the world's largest installer of permanent trailer hitches and the
world's largest single-brand Yellow Pages advertiser.

U-Haul (R) Top 25 Canadian Destination Cities*
January - December 2004

1. HAMILTON, Ontario
9.

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In
addition to networking, the conference guarantees that the first
100 manuscripts submitted with the registration fee will be reviewed by a top
agent or editor, followed by a one-on-one critique. Stephen Perry, CEO
and President of New Orleans Metropolitan Convention + Visitors Bureau.
Conference attendees registered at the Hotel Monteleone, will be invited
to a special cocktail reception with the above authors, agents and editors.T.
The 2004 Top 25 Canadian Destination Cities Report was compiled from over
85,000 U-Haul transactions occurring between Jan. EDMONTON, Alberta
4.

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New Orleans Writers' Conference Returns; NOMCVB Brings the New York Literary Marketplace to New Orleans

"This is a great opportunity for writers and aspiring writers to gain
inspiration from the literary setting that New Orleans offers , as well as get
first-hand tips from the people who are in the business of writing.
To register for the conference, please visit
http://www. However, the
data is not stated as a percentage of population and is not reflective of
overall growth.

He is a poet, playwright, lyricist, and essayist .

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Martin's Press, Alfred A.com or call 504-566-5045. NORTH BAY, Ontario
11. KELOWNA, British Columbia
17.

George Elliott Clarke was born in Windsor Plains, Nova Scotia.

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SURREY, British Columbia
16. KINGSTON, Ontario
18.

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Sponsored by the New Orleans Metropolitan Convention + Visitors Bureau,
Inc.

Note to editors: The annual mileage of North American U-Haul trucks would
move a family to the moon and back more than seven times per day, every day of
the year. OTTAWA, Ontario
6.

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NANAIMO, British Columbia
24.

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Vancouver, British Columbia and
London, Hamilton, Kitchener and North Bay, Ontario rounded out the top 10.