Tuesday, April 11, 2006

Spring Writers Conference - Appleton

Wisconsin Regional Writers invites non-members, professionals, amateurs and students of writing to attend our annual Spring Conference. Talk and share at a Writers’ Roundtable. Gather writing tips from nationally recognized speakers. Shop at the Book Fair and enjoy writers reading their work at the Open Microphone.

The Spring Conference is Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6, at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel, Appleton.

Speakers:

Kris Radish, “Creating Real Characters in Fiction”

Kris returns to Wisconsin after completing a nationwide tour showcasing her recent novel and future film, Annie Freeman’s Fabulous Traveling Funeral. An author, journalist and nationally syndicated columnist, Kris wrote The Elegant Gathering of White Snows and Dancing Naked at the Edge of Dawn. Both appeared on national best seller list

John Mutter, Jr., “Lifestyle Experiences to Help Freelance Writing

John has been published in magazines and around 30 different Wisconsin newspapers. His second book, Out in the Country, was released last year. John has received numerous writing awards.

Judith Logan Lehne, “Writing to Children But Not Down to Them”

Over 70 of Judith’s stories and articles have appeared in magazines including Highlights for Children, Cricket and Turtle. She has written plays and published books including The Busy Mom’s Book of Quick Crafts for Kids and Kangaroos for Kids. Judith is an instructor for the Institute of Children’s Literature

Information and Registration:

Visit www.wrwa.net or email registration@wrwa.net Questions email publicity@wrwa.net

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