The mic is hot and the song list even hotter! Join us in Windsor C for the writing community’s most electric annual karaoke event. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or can’t hold a tune, your voice is welcome here. This will be a night to remember!
Category: WilWrite26 Saturday
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7 – 9PM Saturday Zoom: Online Open Mic
It’s time: we’re passing the mic over to YOU! You’ve got five minutes max to share your excerpt with a supportive crowd of writers. It’s first come, first served, so fire up that Zoom link and get your name on the list. We can’t wait to hear your work!
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7 – 9PM Saturday Belmont A/B: Open Mic
It’s time: we’re passing the mic over to YOU! You’ve got five minutes max to share your excerpt with a supportive crowd of writers. It’s first come, first served, so dash on over to Belmont A/B to get your name on the list. We can’t wait to hear your work!
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5:30 – 7PM Saturday Belmont A/B: SAG-AFTRA FilmLab Live Reading!
FilmLab proudly premieres a LIVE reading featuring the 2026 Writer’s Room participants and professional SAG-AFTRA performers. You won’t want to miss this exciting debut!
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5 – 5:30PM Saturday Belmont Foyer: Drinks and Appetizers Before the Show
Kick off the evening with drinks, appetizers, and popcorn at our pre-show social hour. Mingle with fellow attendees and get excited for tonight’s Writer’s Room dramatic premiere. You’ll hear the work of our talented FilmLab writers brought to life by professional SAG-AFTRA readers in an unforgettable night. This event is free and open to the public, so bring your friends and find your seat.
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4 – 5PM Saturday Zoom 1: Workshop with a Literary Agent
On April 15th, we’ll announce our industry professionals. Stay tuned for more details on this exciting workshop.
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4 – 5PM Saturday Windsor C: Break This Line
Can a paragraph become poetry? Join poet Brian Garrison in a conversation on ways to use line breaks as we tinker with words. You’ll experiment with transforming ordinary sentences into lyrical, expressive lines that capture rhythm, emotion, and meaning.
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4 – 5PM Saturday Windsor B: Crafting a Series
How do you keep readers hooked across a trilogy or a full series of books? In this workshop with Jared Agard, you’ll explore exercises, strategies, and examples to craft story arcs that span multiple books. You’ll walk away with practical tools to build compelling, lasting series that keep your audience coming back for more.
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4 – 5PM Saturday Windsor A: Legal Contracts for Writers
Ever wonder what you’re really signing when you agree to a contract? Join lawyer Valerie Saski as she breaks down common worries in legal contracts, including different contract types and what you’re actually signing away on the dotted line. You’ll also learn which terms can come back to bite you if things go wrong. Bring a notebook and your questions for this interactive workshop.