2021 Pennwriters Conference

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The real reason I mention the newsletter, though, is even if you did receive it, there was one topic I didn't cover. The 2021 Pennwriters Conference. There's a link to it on the Events page of my website, however. 

I've long touted Pennwriters as one of the writing communities without which I'd never have been published. It's a multi-genre organization that offers networking, workshops, meetings, critique groups, and...yes...an annual conference. 

This year's conference, like so many others, will be virtual. If travel, lodging, and the cost of all those meals have been your excuses for not attending in the past, here's your chance. 

Check out the schedule here.

I'm teaching two workshops on Friday. First is Red Herrings and the Moonwalking Bear. If the name makes you laugh, the workshop will have you rolling on the floor. It's geared toward mystery writers and is audience-participation, so it's never the same twice. That afternoon, I'm teaching Avoiding Emotional Cliches, which is another of my favorite workshops, although it's slightly more serious than Moonwalking Bears. 

Besides the long list of available workshops, there will be keynote addresses, read and critique sessions, chances to pitch to an agent or editor, and a couple of half-day writing intensives. 

That's a lot of bang for your buck. 

Like what you see? Register now!