As many of you know, we have a raffle at the conference to raise funds to support the WILLA Literary Awards. The WILLA Literary Awards honor outstanding literature featuring women’s and girls’ stories, set in the West. Women Writing the West underwrites and presents the nationally recognized award annually. The award is named in honor of Pulitzer Prize winner WillaContinueContinue reading “WILLA Award Winners & Finalists to be celebrated at this year’s conference.”
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WWW Conference News: Meet the Agents & Editors Attending!
We have a wonderful group of Agents and Editors attending the conference in October. Editor & Agent Panel – October 26 Agent Panel: Sandra Bishop, Maryann Karinch, Elizabeth Kracht, Elizabeth Trupin-Pulli Editor Panel: Hannah Braaten, Erin Turner, Grace Menary-Winefield They will also be available for pitch sessions throughout the weekend. Agents Sandra Bishop is a partner andContinueContinue reading “WWW Conference News: Meet the Agents & Editors Attending!”
Women Writing the West Meet-Up in Billings, Montana!
By Natalie Bright Through the Yahoo group, I posted an invite to members of Women Writing the West for a possible meet up for those who might be attending the Western Writers of America conference. We exchanged cell phone numbers, and Elizabeth Boyle responded with suggested time and place; hotel lobby for lunch at 11:30 or dinner at 6:30. IContinueContinue reading “Women Writing the West Meet-Up in Billings, Montana!”
WWW Conference Schedule
There are still a few weeks left to get in on early registration for the 2018 Women Writing the West Conference. Early Registration – Postmark by 6/30/18 $275 WWW Members or $320 Non-Members All Registrations after 6/30/18 $305 WWW Members or $350 Non-Members Don’t wait! Register today. You may register online or submit the registration form through theContinueContinue reading “WWW Conference Schedule”
Hands-On World Building
As writers, when we talk about world building, we often discuss the senses. What are our characters seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting and physically feeling? Who are the people who make up the world, and what are their individual agendas and misconceptions of their surroundings? What time, place, landscape, and cultural norms are integrated into theContinueContinue reading “Hands-On World Building”
Don’t Forget: Early Bird Registration for the 2018 Conference
If you haven’t registered yet for the 2018 conference, there’s still time to get in on the early-bird discount registration! Those who attend will have the opportunity to attend some amazing workshops, venture on tours rich with history, and connect with new and old friends. Photo by Greg Lehman Photography For those who are unfamiliarContinueContinue reading “Don’t Forget: Early Bird Registration for the 2018 Conference”
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