The 2015 Steel Pen Writers’ Conference, hosted by the Indiana Writers’ Consortium (IWC), and slated for October 10th at the Radission Hotel at Star Plaza in Merrillville, Indiana, will include a full-day of breakout sessions; a bookfair; a dinner with keynote speaker, Brian Furuness; an open mic; and off-site events scheduled throughout the weekend.
IWC seeks proposals from individuals and groups who are at different stages in their writing careers and will represent a broad range of perspectives and experiences. Presentations may include such topics as:
· Writing and craft
· Business of writing
· Creative writing pedagogy
· Academic and community program development/issues/innovations/changes
· Genre trends
· Agent and/or publisher panels
· Individual artist and/or arts organization funding
· Readings
Interactive individual presentations, four-to-five person panels, creative writing workshops, round table discussions, and group readings are welcome.
Submission Instructions:
Deadline: May 1, 2015
Submit: A 250-word abstract that includes the session title, description, format, and presenter names. Each presenter should include a 50-word bio and .jpg photo.
Submit to:
indianawritersconsortiumATgmailDOTcom (Change AT to @ and DOT to . )
Please indicate “2015 Steel Pen Conference Proposal” in the subject line.
Please note: Travel and accommodations are the financial responsibility of presenters. Presenters will receive a 50 percent discount on conference registration, which includes dinner.
Questions may be directed to: Janine Harrison at:
indianawritersconsortiumATgmailDOTcom (Change AT to @ and DOT to . )
Indiana Writers' Consortium inspires and builds a community of creative writers. We are a nonprofit organization incorporated in Indiana in 2008 and a public charity under section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code.
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