Upcoming events
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Red Clay Writers Conference 2024
Join keynote speaker, Chantel Acevedo, over 25 talented writers, and the Georgia Writers team for Georgia Writers Associations annual Red Clay Writers Conference!
Learn about modern romance, historical world building, and so much more!
Partner Events
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Readers Take Denver 2024!
4.18 - 21, 2024
“We are a multi-genre publishing event with agents and editors representing multiple genres. We will have trainings, workshops, pitch & query sessions and so much more! Our goal is to provide support for writers at every phase of their career.”
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Bluewater Publication
Call for Submissions!
Bluewater Publications in Florence, AL, is looking for submissions for our upcoming Gritty South anthologies, one centering on fatherhood and one on motherhood.
Note: You do not have to be a parent in order to write a submission. You are welcome to submit to either anthology, or both!
For these anthologies, we are seeking gritty (but clean) stories that show another side of parenting but leave readers with a message of encouragement.
Please email your submission to grittysouthpress@gmail.com as a .doc or .docx file, along with a short biography of yourself and links to all social media platforms.
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Blue Ridge Writing Retreat
Registration is open for the all-inclusive Blue Ridge Writing Retreat with Writers in the Wild. Nestled within 265 acres at the start of the Blue Ridge mountains in Elijay, this retreat will bring all the glory of nature to your doorstep. With hiking trails on property and an expansive wrap around porch, this luxury cabin is the perfect place to get away and get inspired. Join in and do not miss this opportunity to meet your writing goals with focused writing time and inspiration around every corner (really, we have inspiration stations around every corner). You'll join other writers for excursions and fantastic meals by our private chef. You will leave with new writing friends and a sense of accomplishment. Do not miss this one!
Blue Ridge Retreat
Ellijay, Georgia
April 19-23, 2024
https://www.writersinthewild.net/blueridge-retreat
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Blood Letter Submissions
Open Call for Submissions!
Bloodletter is a feminist horror magazine showcasing personal and analytical perspectives on the horrific by women, trans, and non-binary writers. At Bloodletter, the definition of horror is expansive, cooperative, and inclusive.
Their third issue Hysteria is accepting submissions until May 7, 2024.
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Georgia Highlands Creative Writing Course
Our partners at the Georgia Highlands College want to spread the word about their Creative Writing Course! This course offers a dynamic workshop where participants can dive into their memories, experiences, and imaginations. Through engaging prompts and discussions, participants explore various writing styles.
Upcoming Events
Red Clay Writers Conference 2023
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Keynote Speaker, Tayari Jones.
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Fiction Writing Panel with Andy Plattner. Photo by Kelly Lashea
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John Lewis Grant Winner, Josina Guess, reading her non-ficition writing.
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John Lewis Grant Winners (Left to right. Josina Guess, Michaeljulius Y. Idani, and Samantha Williams)
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Our volunteer, Abby Beth.
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Book Signing with Keynote speaker, Tayari Jones.
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John Lewis Grant Winner, Michaeljulius Y. Idani.
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Keynote with Tayari Jone. Presented by Tony Grooms.
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John Lewis Grant Winner, Michaeljulius Y. Idani, Tony Grooms, and Keynote Speaker, Tayari Jones.
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Georgia Highlands College Visiting us for Red Clay Writers Conference 2023.
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Colorful Crow Publishing ready for the conference.
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Read it Again Books display
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The Crazy Book Lady joining us for Red Clay Writers Conference 2023. (Photo by Kelly Lashea).
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Word Life Editorial Services owner, Chad Rhoad.
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BookLogix enjoying Red Clay Writers Conference 2023.
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Broadleaf getting ready to meet authors and writers.
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Mayra Cuevas signing her book, Does My Body Offend You.
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Executive Director, Garrard Conley.