The Florida Writers Association’s 16th Annual Writers Conference – themed What a Character – runs Thursday – Sunday, October 19-22 in Altamonte Springs, FL, near Orlando. Online registration is closed, but walk-ins are welcome at the door.

Brad Kuhn and I are thrilled to be on the faculty this year, and look forward to seeing all of you there.  Here’s a link to the schedule.

Here’s what the FWA website has to say:

Past attendees call the Florida Writers Conference “Inspiring,” “Educational,” and “Entertaining.” And here are ten more reasons why you should join us:

1. Pitch to literary agents from noted agencies like Folio Literary Management and Trident Media Group
2. Pitch to acquisition editors from St. Martins Press, Harlequin Romance, Tor Books, and more
3. Meet David Morrell, the National Guest of Honor and Celebrity Workshop presenter
4. Meet Florida Writer of the Year Steve Berry, keynoter and faculty member
5. More than 70 workshops and panels
6. Read your first page to agents and editors and get critiqued
7. All conference meals included in registration fee
8. Sell your book at the conference bookstore and hold a book signing
9. Celebrate the winners (and maybe you’re one of them) at the RPLA Banquet
10. One-on-one meetings with conference faculty

 JaxbyJax – Literary Arts Festival. (Click on the link for the new website.)

11-11-17.

14 venues. In Jacksonville. 28 writers. From Jacksonville. 84 readings. About Jacksonville.

Starts with a student showcase. Ends with a party.

Don’t make me come get you.