“The 36th Annual Pennwriters Conference is coming your way beginning at 9 AM Friday, May 19 and running through Sunday, May 21. Registration will open by or on March 1 for the three-day conference at the Pittsburgh Airport Marriott Hotel (412-788-8800), and also for the intensives that will be held the day before the conference.
Become a member before registering for the conference and save $60 on the cost of the full conference!
There are: More workshops, brand-new presenters, in-person and online pitching opportunities, lots of time for networking, and a chance to get to the next level in your writing career.”
More information: https://www.pennwriters.org/
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