Screenwriters! Come practice your pitch! We’ll help you refine and shine your film or TV pitch and talk you through your next steps to the screen.
Month: February 2026
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2 – 3PM Saturday Windsor C: Parent Social
Does one of your (many!) hats say “parent”? Here’s a chance to connect with others to celebrate, commiserate, and strategize for sharing your writing life with kids.
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2 – 3:30PM Saturday Windsor B: Submitting Your Work
Submission time! Join the Timberline Review team and explore practical tips and tricks for submitting your writing, including how to choose the right journals and polish your submissions. You’ll leave with strategies to increase your chances of acceptance and get your work into the hands of readers.
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2 – 3:30PM Saturday Belmont B: All Play, No Pressure: A Generative Poetry-Writing Workshop
Writer’s block often comes from putting too much pressure on ourselves and our writing. In this 90-minute generative poetry workshop with keynote Christopher Diaz, you’ll explore playful approaches that shift your mindset from critical to curious, helping you write without judgment, surprise yourself, and even have fun. You’ll walk away with new tools to move through writer’s block and a mindset that encourages playful experimentation for a healthier, more sustainable writing practice. This workshop is perfect for beginning writers looking for consistency, seasoned writers wanting to shake up their process, or anyone open to trying something new or playful. We’ll experiment with approaches for when you’re stuck on what to write, unsure how to start, or ready to stretch your voice and try something different.
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2 – 3:30PM Saturday Belmont A: Editing Toolbox: Strategies that Actually Work
Struggling to make your drafts shine? Join veteran authors and skilled editors to learn practical, results-driven techniques to tackle every stage of the editing process. This panel covers strategies for refining structure, polishing language, and strengthening character and plot, giving you actionable tools to make your work shine!
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12:30 – 1:45PM Saturday Belmont A/B & Zoom One: Saturday Keynote
It’s time! The ballroom doors are open. Join us in person or on Zoom for Saturday’s Keynote with publishing expert and celebrated author Jane Friedman. Then, meet the next generation of young writers as they read their work, showcasing fresh voices and exciting new ideas.
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11:30AM – 12:30PM Saturday Belmont Foyer: Lunch
It’s lunchtime! If you’ve registered for a boxed lunch, then come to the Belmont Foyer and pick up your meal. If not, check your folder for our list of neighborhood options, prepared for you by President Emerita Gail Pasternack.
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10:30 – 11:30AM Saturday Zoom 2: Bring Your Story World to Life
World-building can turn a story from “just OK” into something readers can’t put down. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to create immersive, believable worlds that draw readers in and support your story. Julie Artz will guide you through practical techniques to make your story world feel vivid and alive.
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10:30 – 11:30AM Saturday Zoom 1: Fund Your Muse: Applying for Grants, Fellowships, & Residencies
Are you planning to apply for a literary grant, fellowship, scholarship, or artists’ residency in 2026 or 2027? This strategy-packed workshop will show you how to position yourself as a competitive candidate, demonstrate a rising trajectory, and craft clear, concise personal statements. You’ll also learn where to find legitimate funding opportunities, what selection committees look for, and complete hands-on activities to strengthen your application.
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10:30 – 11:30AM Saturday Windsor C: The Power of Picture Books
Picture books are a critical part of children’s reading development and social and emotional learning. In this workshop, literary agent CoCo Freeman will show you how to create an engaging and memorable read aloud experience using sensory language and rich visual storytelling.