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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:Family Night at Frothy Homewood
DESCRIPTION:Gather your loved ones and head to Frothy for Family Night on Tuesdays! There’s something for the whole family to enjoy. \nFamily Nights – Tuesdays from 4pm – 8pm.\n– Extended Happy Hour – $2 off cocktails\, $6 House Wine\, and 2-for-1 draft beer\n– Wine Down Wednesday experience available – $18 for a flight of three wines and a personal charcuterie board OR $4 off a dinner entree with your wine.\n– $6 Kids cheeseburgers \nOur regular food and drink menus will also be available to add on your Frothy favorites from the coffee bar\, bakery case\, or all day food menu. \nLet Frothy take care of you on Tuesdays for Family Night!
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/family-night-at-frothy-homewood/2026-09-15/
LOCATION:Frothy Monkey Homewood\, 930 Oxmoor Rd\, Homewood\, 35209\, United States
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