WriterCon is a community of writers working together to build skills, exchange knowledge, and achieve dreams. People assume the “Con” is short for “convention” and it’s true that we hold an annual convention over Labor Day weekend. But in my mind, it’s also short for “conclave,” which is the name of a literary magazine my wife and I started publishing in 2015—and means “a private group of people with a shared goal.” That’s WriterCon.
In addition to the annual conference, we also offer small-group retreats, like the forthcoming Canebrake Resort Lodge event, July 16-20, and the annual WriterCon Cruise (which is our smaller group on a big boat), departing from Seattle this year for Alaska, May 31-June 7. Learn more at: www.writercon.com
Throughout my career, I’ve heard people say writing is “the loneliest profession” or tell sad tales of unfulfilled talent—but it doesn’t have to be that way. I met not only my wife but my best friends through these writing programs and gained the insight that has allowed me to parlay a 1991 hit into a 30+ year, 60+ book career. In my experience, writers are the most generous people in the world, not only willing but eager to help you along your journey. That’s what WriterCon is all about.
Are you a writer? Do you dream of writing and publishing? Come to a WriterCon event.
