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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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SUMMARY:Parents Matter! Strengthening the Heart\, Body and Mind with Allison Davis Maxon\, M.S.\, LMFT
DESCRIPTION:Alabama Pre/Post Adoption Connections (APAC)’s Trained Therapist Network (TTN) is a mini conference of sorts. This is a full-day training with Allison Davis Maxon\, M.S.\, LMFT — Executive Director of the National Center on Adoption and Permanency and co-author of Seven Core Issues in Adoption and Permanency. \nWhen: November 10\, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM\nWhere: DoubleTree by Hilton\, Birmingham | Virtual option available\nCost: Free for parents and Alabama DHR | $55 for other professionals (includes CEU certification)\nCEUs: 5.5 NBCC-approved credits \nSession Topics: \n\nAttuning to your own emotional landscape to manage trauma symptoms and toxic stress\nIdentifying traumatic loss and grief in children\nRecognizing complex developmental trauma and attachment disruption\nApplying the Seven Core Issues framework for foster\, kinship\, and adoptive families\nTrauma-informed tools for healing within the parent-child relationship\n\nIncludes complimentary snacks\, beverages\, and a 1.5-hour lunch break for in-person attendees to explore nearby restaurants. In-person attendance is encouraged for full access to activities and networking. Select your preferred option from the drop-down box when you click the link. \nRegister: https://training.childrensaid.org/events/parents-matter-strengthening-the-heart-body-and-mind/
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/parents-matter-strengthening-the-heart-body-and-mind-with-allison-davis-maxon-m-s-lmft/
LOCATION:DoubleTree By Hilton Birmingham\, 808 South 20th Street\, Birmingham\, Alabama\, 35205\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205-2795\, United States
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