16th Annual Lewes Creative Writers’ Conference

An Evening of Readings
Friday, August 18 | 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Readers are Conference workshop presenters Jamie J. Brunson, Anne Colwell, Caleb Curtis, Maribeth Fischer, Allyson Rice, and Billie Travalini.

NOTE: these Readings are available to attend in-person or through Zoom. You MUST REGISTER and indicate which you prefer.
Basic written instructions for using Zoom may be found here and a brief video tutorial may be found here. Closed captioning is available for all our sessions. Information on enabling closed captioning in Zoom may be found here.

Thank you for your interest in the Writers Conference.
REGISTRATION CLOSED AT NOON ON MONDAY, AUGUST 14.
If you have questions, please contact the Library.

Workshop Descriptions
Please read the workshop descriptions before you register.
NOTE:
The deadline to submit materials for consideration for acceptance into any Roundtable workshop ends at noon on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Acceptance of materials that have been submitted for consideration into the Roundtable is at the discretion of the moderator. Notice of acceptance will arrive via email on Tuesday, August 1 or before. If you are not accepted into a Roundtable, you will be contacted to select an alternate workshop.

Presenter Biographies

Conference Schedule
Saturday, August 19

8:00 – 8:30 AM
Packet Pick Up (registered attendees only), Refreshments, Book Sales

8:30 – 9:00 AM
Keynote: Billie Travalini, Conference Organizer | General Remarks: Rebecca Lowe, Library Staff

9:15 – 10:45 AM
Session I

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Session II

12:45 – 1:45 PM
Delaware Division of the Arts

• Part I Grants & Opportunities for Artists: Step-by-Step
• Part II Current Recipients of a Delaware Division of the Arts Fellows in Literature will read from their work

NOTE: Lunch will not be provided, but snacks and beverages will be available throughout the day. Please pack a lunch if you plan to attend the lunchtime session.
A list of local restaurants may be found on the Lewes Chamber of Commerce website. Due to summer traffic, we strongly encourage you to purchase lunch at an establishment located in Lewes.

2:00 – 3:30 PM
Session III

Conference sponsored by:
Lewes Public Library
Delaware Division of Libraries
John and Sally Freeman Foundation
The National League of Pen Women, Diamond State Branch