What is Writing for Charity?
In 2008, Author Shannon Hale held a professional writing conference at the Salt Lake City Library in hopes of raising money for those in need. She invited other local authors to come and lend their support. The event was a success, and WRITING FOR CHARITY was born!
On March 17th, 2012, the ROCK CANYON writers of Utah and the CHILDREN'S LITERATURE ASSOCIATION OF UTAH are hosting the fourth annual WRITING FOR CHARITY event at the Historic Provo Library. Yes, it's on St. Patrick's Day, and we hope you'll consider yourself lucky to attend!
How this conference is different:
LIVE Manuscript Critiques from Published Authors ON SITE!
Have you ever wanted to sit with a published author and discuss your manuscript-in-progress? This year, group manuscript critique sessions will not be a free-for-all discussion with conference participants, followed by a short remark from the professional author. Instead, the author will give the critique, and the participants in the group will listen. You'll have the full attention of the author (or several) and will also learn by listening to the critiques on the other manuscripts in your group. If you don't bring a manuscript or aren't a writer, you can spend that time asking the author questions on any writing or literacy topic of your choice.
NO Stuffy Lectures! INTERACTIVE Workshops!
These breakout sessions will break the mold. We're nicknaming this year's event "NOT YOUR GRANDMOTHER'S WRITING CONFERENCE" and we intend to make things fresh, innovative, and interesting.
LUNCH PROVIDED!
Enjoy lunch on site. (Full day registration only, and only guaranteed for people who pre-reigster.) More details to follow.
All this, and your money benefits underprivileged children! WE INVITE YOU to look around the site, read about this year's selected charity, and spread the word. It's going to be a lot more fun than chasing a leprechaun. And that's a promise.
Juliana Montgomery
Kristyn Crow
Contact us at: writingforcharity@gmail.com
