Writing at a writer conference? You bet! Bring that brilliant idea and get it on the page in a quiet space. The quiet room is open all day.
Category: WilWrite26 Schedule
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9 – 10AM Saturday Zoom 2: Writing as Resistance: Crafting Work That Refuses to Be Silenced
In a time of political suppression, censorship, and rising hostility toward the arts, your writing can become a vital act of resistance. In this workshop, you’ll learn practical craft strategies for embedding resistance into form, voice, and structure without relying on clichés or overt messaging. You’ll examine short excerpts from contemporary writers who confront systems of power, then generate new work through guided prompts designed for online engagement. You’ll leave with fresh material, sharper tools, and a clearer understanding of how your art can speak back.
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9 – 10AM Saturday Zoom 1: Memoir as Fiction
In this practical workshop, Laurie Scheer will show you how to thoughtfully transform real-life experiences into compelling fiction. You’ll learn how to identify which moments from your personal story are best suited for adaptation and how to reshape them to serve character, plot, and theme. You’ll leave with clear strategies for crafting a cohesive, engaging narrative based in your own experiences.
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9 – 10AM Saturday Windsor C: Film Roundtables
Are you a screenwriter? Here’s a wonderful chance to sit down with an experienced group of producers, directors, and industry professional. You’ll find the support, conversations, and connections you need to take the next steps in your screenwriting career.
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9 – 10AM Saturday Windsor B: LGBTQIA++ Social
Join us for a fresh cuppa in this LGBTQIA+ friendly space. Bring along your writing wins, losses, and all the stories making up your journey. We’re here for you.
Note: This is a time for community members to gather and support one another in a safe space.
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9 – 10AM Saturday Belmont C: Build Your Legacy: Systems, Discipline, and Creative Structure for Writers Who Want Results
Building a legacy takes time and devotion, but more than that, it takes a system. Join LeFoster Willams for a practical, no-nonsense workshop that gives writers a proven system to stay disciplined, finish their projects, and build a consistent, results-driven writing life. You’ll walk away with the clear strategies and tools you need to turn inspiration into progress.
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9 – 10AM Saturday Belmont B: Literary Agent Panel
On April 15th, we’ll announce our industry professionals. Stay tuned for more details on this exciting panel.
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9 – 10AM Saturday Belmont A: The Amateur Sleuth’s Guide to Writing Mysteries, Thrillers, and Suspense
Writing doesn’t have to be a mystery. Join Glen Erik Hamilton for an introduction to genre conventions and key differences in mysteries, thrillers, and suspense novels. We’ll discuss effective use of characters, story structure, writing craft, and key strategies to create stories that thrill your readers from the first page.
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8:45 – 9AM Saturday Belmont A/B & Zoom: Break
Take a break and take a look at this year’s auction in the Belmont Foyer! Proceeds support our year round activities for writers just like you, so take a peek, then zip over to your next class to find your favorite seat.
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8 – 8:45AM Saturday Belmont A/B/C: Breakfast
Time for a writer’s best friend: coffee! Fill your cup, pile that plate high, and catch up with other writers before the morning workshops begin.