Writing Contest

PERSONAL ESSAY/CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST

There’s still time to enter the 2012 Personal Essay/Creative Nonfiction contest! Enter to win cash prizes and publication in the 2012 winners’ anthology, Pooled Ink: Celebrating the 2012 NCW Contest Winners. Winners and honorable mentions get a free copy. This year’s judge is writer, poet, songwriter, and more, Mr. Kim Stafford. See contest page for prizes, entry fees, and submission guidelines!

Pre Conference Workshop

PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOP

All who register for the conference will be able to attend the preconference workshop on March 10, from 9:00-12:00, in Fort Collins, with Northern Colorado Writers Director Kerrie Flanagan. Normally these workshops are $58, but it is free with your conference registration. Chick-fil-A has offered to provide lunch to those attending the workshop.

This workshop will:

* Provide an insiders view of the conference

* Share information about the agents and editors

* Explain how to effectively pitch an agent

* Share how to get the most out of your conference experience

* Allow you time to ask your questions about the conference