Jump Start Your Writing
Craft your writing!
Registration $50
via Ironed Words Productions, LLC
Jump Start Your Writing
November 2, 2024
Special thanks to our Sustaining Sponsors: Aurora Corialis Publishing, Em S. A'cor Books, Hollow Oak Press, and Sentence Savvy Editing and Proofreading
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Inspiration
Guidance
Camaraderie
If you...
have a new story, article, or book idea
are trying to advance or finish a writing project
want to try writing in a new and different genre
JUMP START YOUR WRITING
IS THE EVENT FOR YOU!
At this half-day conference, get energized!
Hear presentations from published authors about the art and craft and business of writing.
Network with other writers and authors.
Get feedback on YOUR 1,000 words from a panel of published authors.
JUMP START YOUR WRITING
November 2, 2024
3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Panera in the Galleria, South Hills
1500 Washington Road, Pgh 15228
Jump Start Your Writing features:
Keynote presentations: first-hand insight and expertise on the art and craft of writing
Feedback on your 1,000-word submission from the expert panel and from the group
Camaraderie with other passionate storytellers
A gift card for delicious Panera lunch selections and bottomless coffee or fountain drink
Easy, free, onsite parking.
Enrollment will be capped at 10, so please register as soon as possible.
DUE DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS OCTOBER 26.
This is a firm deadline to allow the reviewer enough time to thoughtfully review your work. If you miss the deadline, you may still attend the event, but your writing will not be discussed in the feedback portion of the conference.
Looking forward to seeing you at the conference and reading your submissions!
FEATURED PRESENTATIONS FOR NOVEMBER:
David Rullo: "Finding Compelling Stories in Fact and Fiction"
Ann K. Howley: "How to Use Feedback to Improve Your Writing"
Registration $50
via Ironed Words Productions, LLC
Special thanks to our Sustaining Sponsors: Aurora Corialis Publishing, Em S. A'cor Books, Hollow Oak Press, and Sentence Savvy Editing and Proofreading
via Ironed Words Productions, LLC
By registering, you agree to the Terms of Use
Confirmation of registration will be emailed to you from IronedWordsProductions@gmail.com. If you don't see it in your inbox, please check your spam folder.
MEET YOUR PANELISTS
Ann K. Howley
Memoir and Young Adult
The Memory of Cotton
David Rullo
Non-fiction
Gen X Pittsburgh
Maria Simbra
Memoir & Romance | IWP Director & Principal | Feedback Team
* "Jump Start Your Writing" was previously called "The Conference for Writers"
Former participants LOVED this conference!
"I got encouraging feedback."
"Love getting together with authors."
"I made valuable contacts."
"I appreciate the time and attention spent with each participant's work."
"There were talks about both the craft and the business."
"A respectful and supportive atmosphere. No wasted time!"
"The feedback was detailed and practical."
"Quality panelists. The insights for the investment can't be beat."
"It was such a wonderful, information-filled afternoon! I enjoyed every minute of the event. :)"
"Awesome group! Definitely looking forward to participating again."
"I went for the feedback and fun."
"It was wonderful, helpful, informative."
"New info and new voices."
"Love the camaraderie. And the food!"
"I found [the panelists'] comments so helpful that I spent the rest of my weekend revising my WIP. I even came up with a new working title. Hooray!"
"Thanks for the feedback."
"I'm definitely interested in returning for more conferences in the future."
"It's great participating in a writing community."
"I learned I need to incorporate accountability and feedback."
"I appreciated the opportunity to get feedback on a writing sample."
"Every review was carefully given."
"I came for tips to jump start my writing dry spell."
"I really appreciated the feedback from the panel not only on my writing but hearing the comments on the writing for others."
"Great feedback on my piece and ideas for how to build the structure of my book."
"I liked meeting new people with similar interests and goals."
"There are really other local writers with similar experiences. Yay! I am not in this alone! Thank you! You are my people!"
"A safe space to share ideas."
"This would be great for those with great ideas and desire to write, but have yet to put pen to paper."
"Anyone with a dream of writing a book would enjoy this."
"I've got some ideas now and want to keep writing."
"This was a great experience for me."
"Enjoyable on numerous levels."
"Enlightening."
"I’m not as awful a writer as I was afraid I was."
"I liked sharing in a small group setting."
"I came for the feedback because I'm switching genres."
"I appreciate the host and the panelists, and the camaraderie of the attendees."
"Worth my time."
"I learned that I could probably write the stories in my head."
"The meeting place is great."
"Everyone was so nice and the panel is so impressive. Amazing!"
"Thank you for taking the time to speak, answer questions, and critique our work."
Special thanks to our Sustaining Sponsors
Registration $50
via Ironed Words Productions, LLC
Special thanks to our Sustaining Sponsors: Aurora Corialis Publishing, Em S. A'cor Books, Hollow Oak Press, and Sentence Savvy Editing and Proofreading
By registering, you agree to the Terms of Use
Confirmation of registration will be emailed to you from IronedWordsProductions@gmail.com. If you don't see it in your inbox, please check your spam folder.
