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Writing News Roundup

March 21, 2023

We are thrilled to bring you the latest in literary events that have caught our attention. These events encompass a range of free and ticketed registration and are not affiliated with AWP. All times are in ET.

Thursday, March 23

2 p.m.— Join Brunel University of London for Intersection: Crime and Historical Fiction - Emma Flint in conversation. Acclaimed novelist Emma Flint joins Brunel’s Claire Lynch to discuss the intersection of True Crime and Historical Fiction writing in Emma’s second novel, Other Women. General admission is free, and this event will take place online.

7—8:30 p.m.— The PEN/Faulkner Foundation presents Literary Conversations: Collaboration. Presenters include Christine Pride, Jo Piazza, Shaunna J. Edwards, Alyson Richman, and Martha Anne Toll. Join to hear about how writers unite to collaborate on different publications. Registration is free, and this event will take place online.

Friday, March 24

1 p.m. — Georgia Center for the Book presents Panel 3: Voices of the American and Global South. Attend to hear Brennan Collins speak on Raymond Andrews, Jeffrey Leak on Henry Dumas Ebony, and Lumumba on Wayetu Moore, with moderator Andy Rogers. Registration is free, and this event will take place online.

1 p.m. — Expand your pedagogical practice with Online Book-Launch: The Affects of Pedagogy in Literary Studies. Editors Hilary Emmett and Chris Lloyd unite along with a number of the contributors who will give flash papers. Jon Ward will respond to select pieces and set up a Q&A. Registration is free, and this event will take place online.

7 p.m. — Spoken Black Girl Publishing presents Women's History Month Open Mic. Join for an evening of spoken word, poetry, music, stories, and more. Registration is free, and this event will take place online.

Saturday, March 25

5:30—6:30 p.m.— Weeknight Writers Group presents Nailing the Ending: How to Write a Satisfying Story Conclusion. Attend to learn tricks and tips for wrapping your story up in the best way possible. Registration is free, and this event will take place online.

Sunday, March 26

2 p.m.— The American Writers Museum presents Because I Could Not Stop for Death: An Emily Dickinson Event (ONLINE). Author and Agatha Award-winning mystery novelist Amanda Flower will present Emily Dickinson in a new light and discuss her inspiration and insights. Registration is free, and this event will take place online.

Monday, March 27

1 p.m.— Join Edinburgh Futures Institute for Robotic Poems: A Writing Workshop with Lillian-Yvonne Bertram. Learn about how coding and programming can come in handy when crafting and creating a poem. No experience with coding? No problem! This workshop is designed to make the intersection of programming and poetry easy for beginners. Registration is free, and this event will take place online.

Tuesday, March 28

6 p.m.— East City Bookshop presents Virtual Event: Karuna Riazi with Hanna Alkaf. Kidlit Authors Karuna Riazi and Hanna Alkaf discuss their new respective novels A Bit of Earth and Hamra and the Jungle of Memories. Attend to hear a new take on old, classic stories. Registration is free, and this event will take place online.

Friday, March 31

3 p.m.— Black Mountain Institute presents From Query to Representation: How to Find (And Sign With) a Literary Agent. Authors Eric Smith and Kayla Lightner will be present to discuss their personal experiences in publishing and securing an agent. Registration is free, and this event will take place online.

Monday, April 3

7—9 p.m.— Join O, Miami as they host Islands in the Stream: A Dolly Parton Poetry Workshop. Lynn Melnick and Dustin Brookshire will be in attendance to guide participants through Dolly Parton’s discography and impact. Registration is free, and this event will take place online.

 


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