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Writing Events
Join local writers in residence in a shared space dedicated to writing. Coaching and support are available if needed. This is an opportunity to be part of a no-pressure environment where you create time for your writing among likeminded friends. For more information, call 336-570-6730.
@ Persnickety Books – Every Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: 347 S Main Street, Burlington, NC 27215. Coffee Bar available.
The Writers’ Hour with The London Writers Salon – Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry (Virtual)
Virtual daily writing sprints with people around the world helps build a writing habit. There are 8am daily sessions Monday through Friday to choose from, including 8am EST and 8am PST (11am EST). The first 14 days are free as a trial, and a suggested donation of $11.00 per month thereafter.
Literary Festivals, Conferences, Book Fairs
Women in Publishing Summit – March 5 – 8, 2025 (Virtual)
This virtual summit occurs from March 5-8, 2025. There is an early bird registration fee of $147 for four days of amazing workshops, speakers, and networking with authors, literary agents, editors, and publishers. All from the comfort of your home. Sessions are recorded and available to access for a year after the summit.
The summit focuses on all aspects of indie/self-publishing, although there is much that can be learned in terms of traditional and hybrid publishing. (FYI – Many men attend although the name may indicate otherwise.)
Once registered, you will be asked to join a private Facebook group where you will have the opportunity to join many complimentary webinars and workshops as part of the Women in Publishing community. These complimentary offerings continue monthly throughout the year.
Write Now! – TAFNC – Raleigh, NC. Saturday, May 17, 2025. Doors open at 8:00 a.m.
A one-day writing conference, Write Now! held each spring at the McKimmon Conference and Training Center (1101 Gorman Street) on the campus of NC State University in Raleigh. The conference traditionally offers two tracks of programming that provide both novice and established writers access to editors, nationally published writers, and other industry professionals.
*Early* registration runs Feb. 8 through Apr. 15 for $109. Students & senior citizens can register for just $99 with a valid ID.
*Late* registration runs Apr. 16 through May 15 at 5:00 p.m. for $119.
*Walk-in* registration will be available on conference day for $125.
