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SUMMARY:Alabama Writers Cooperative Conference (Sept. 11-13) in Homewood\, Alabama
DESCRIPTION:The Alabama Writers Cooperative (AWC) welcomes writers from all over the state to its 2026 conference at Homewood Public Library. Faculty representing a variety of genres and publishing backgrounds will offer practical information\, workshops\, and inspiration for emerging and experienced writers. There will be networking opportunities plus a social and open mic night at Little Professor Bookstore. Birmingham Poet Laureate Salaam Greene will deliver the keynote address: The Courage to Write Now. Participants may register for three days or individual days. \nRegistration details\, schedule\, and faculty bios: https://alabamawriterscooperative.org/2026-conferenceinformation \nFriday\, September 11\, 2026 \nHomewood Public Library\, 1721 Oxmoor Road\, Homewood\, AL 35209 \n11 a.m. – Registration and Bookstore Opens \n12:45 p.m. – Welcome \n1 p.m. – Using Dream Imagery in Writing (Miriam Calleja) \n2 p.m. – Panel Discussion: How to Write Stories People Can’t Stop Reading (Audrey Atkins\, Mary Dansak\, TK Thorne\, Javacia Harris Bowser) \n3 p.m. – Creating Poetry Collections Readers Will Love (Kwoya Fagin Maples) \n4 p.m. – What Authors Should Know about AI (Carrie Rollwagen) \n6–8 p.m. – Wine Down Social & Open Mic (Little Professor Bookshop\, 2738 18th St South\, Homewood\, AL 35209) \nSaturday\, September 12\, 2026 \nHomewood Public Library\, 1721 Oxmoor Road\, Homewood\, AL 35209 \n8 a.m. – Registration and Bookstore Opens \n8:30 a.m – Welcome \n9 a.m. – The Business of Writing (Bob McGough) \n10 a.m. – What Comes After: Responsible Practices for the “After” Poem (Jermaine Thompson) \n11 a.m. – Getting Started as a Writer? How to Get Published (Catherine Hamrick) \n2 p.m. – A Soulful Approach to the Creative Process (Charlotte Donlon) \n3 p.m. – Changing the world through children’s literature (Tanisa Moore) \n4 p.m. – Steps to Traditional Publishing: The Manuscript is Completed\, What Now? (Hallie Christensen) \n Sunday\, September 13\, 2026 \nVulcan Park & Museum\, 1701 Valley View Drive\, Birmingham\, AL 35209 \n8 a.m. – Awards Brunch and Keynote Address \nKeynote Speaker: Salaam Green\, Birmingham Poet Laureate \nKeynote Address: The Courage to Write Now
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/alabama-writers-cooperative-conference-sept-11-13-in-homewood-alabama/
LOCATION:Homewood Public Library\, 1721 Oxmoor Rd\, Homewood\, Alabama 35209\, United States
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