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Write on the Sound Writers' Conference and Pre-Conference
Located on Puget Sound, this affordable and small conference focuses on the craft of writing, plus information on publishing, marketing and specialty topics. Oct 2-4, 2020

Writers Retreat Workshop/Wake Up and Write WRW
WRW is a 10-day/9-night workshop which combines classes, one-on-one meetings, and writing time. Join experienced staff, and up to 19 other...

Words and Wanderlust
An affordable, high-quality opportunity for writers of all levels to be mentored by award-winning authors on the elements of fiction and...

Georgian Republic

Tinker Mountain Writers' Workshop
Ten workshops/retreats (fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and stage+screen), individual conferences, faculty & student readings, craft seminars, critiques, writing exercises, discussions, writing time....

Writing With Care
This unique writing retreat with award winning mentors Lois Brown and Lori Clarke provides one-on-one dramaturgy, guided reflection, and plenty of...

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