Southwest Michigan Writers Conference

New and experienced writers alike are invited to join us for the annual Southwest Michigan Writers Conference, taking place at Niles District Library, 620 E. Main St. in Niles, MI, for a day full of writing instruction and networking. 

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This program is presented in collaboration with Niles District Library, Sturgis District Library, Eau Claire District Library, Three Oaks Township Public Library, and Dowagiac District Library.

Agenda for the day:

10:00 a.m.: Welcome and sign in
10:30 a.m.: Dialogue Laboratory with Lisa Renfro
11:30 a.m.: Break
11:45 a.m.: Creating Characters That Are Rooted in Passion, Purpose, and Place with Kat Higgs-Coulthard
12:45 p.m.: Lunch Break including book pitch sessions
1:45 p.m.: Agent/Author Relationship - Managing Expectations with Tina Schwartz
2:45 p.m.: Networking hour and vendor visits including book pitch sessions
3:45 p.m.: Find Creative Zest: Wooing Your Inner Artist with Mary Ann Moore
4:45 p.m.: Concluding remarks and dismissal