Sunday, March 3, 2024

2024 June Conference

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, June 8, 2024 CWHV Conference will be held at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Poughkeepsie. This will be an all day event.

We are excited to have New York Times Bestselling author, Susanna Leonard Hill as our keynote speaker; Alexandra Penfold, also, a New York Times Bestselling author and agent at Upstart Crow Literary; Mekisha Telfer, editor at Roaring Brook Press; and Alison Weiss, Acquisitions editor at Pixel+Ink.

The sessions will be lecture with some hands-on writing exercises. Please bring your work-in-progress (if you have one), your favorite writing implements and paper.

If your preference is a tablet, laptop or any other personal device, we can not assume responsibility for these items.

On-site paid editorial critiques will be provided this year. You will have to leave your workshop for your critique, if you choose to have one. First come, first served.

Conference registration is now open.

Deadline for critique manuscripts will be Monday, May 20, 2024.

Conference registration deadline is June 1, 2024.

Check this site for updates.