The 2016 Tallahassee Writers Conference and Book Festival will be held on Saturday, September 24 at the Augustus B. Turnbull III Conference Center at Florida State University. Organized annually by members of the Tallahassee Writers Association,  the Tallahassee Writers Conference provides aspiring and established writers with the opportunity to network and learn more about their craft.

Whether you are a beginner or an advanced writer of poetry, fiction, or nonfiction, you will have the opportunity to mix and mingle with other writers, editors, agents, cover designers, publishers and more!

This year, the headliner is Jeff Lindsay of Dexter fame. We have three simultaneous tracks of speakers. All workshops will be recorded and archived for future viewing, so there is no need to worry about missing a lecture. Check out our packed schedule!

We are pleased to offer the opportunity for registered attendees to meet with two agents and three editors. A paid appointment is required. Get to know our accomplished guestshere.

• Learn practical information that you can use
• Get energized, motivated and inspired
• Find new markets for your work
• Meet editors, agents and publishers
• Participate in onsite contests
• Win prizes

Spend time with other writers, ignite your muse, and feed your writer’s soul!

Remember when you were in first grade, and you brought a treasure to school to share in show and tell? That was loads of fun, so why should such a time be available only for kids?

Welcome to show and tell for big people, with a twist. Join the fun this Tuesday, August 16th for Show, Tell, Write presented by Patricia Charpentier each month in conjunction with Bookmark It, Orlando’s independent bookstore, and Infusion Tea, College Park’s award-winning tea and vegetarian cafe.

Come early and grab a tasty meal and cup of tea before the fun begins at 6:30 p.m. Bring in a memento or item from your past or present each month (or photos, if the objects are too large) that is meaningful and holds many memories. Then, take a few minutes to share the item with the group and tell its story and significance to you.

Then, after being given a bit of instruction, we’ll write for a few minutes about the object you brought in or some other story you’d like to tell. You’ll learn how to write vivid descriptions, convey sentiment, and detail the item’s history and importance. No previous writing experience is required for this fun, hands-on event.

Don’t want to talk about your treasure? No problem. Bring it with you anyway; come, listen, write, and be a part of the group.

Before you head home around 8:00 p.m., check out Bookmark It’s great selection of books on site in Infusion Tea, 1600 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 32804.

I hope you’ll come and be a part of Show, Tell, Write.