Writers Day at Writing North
Calling all writers—aspiring, working, and dreaming. Writers’ Day at the Writing North Winter Book Fest invites you to spend a focused, inspiring Sunday immersed in the craft and business of writing and publishing. From 10 a.m.–3 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, join an experienced group of authors for candid discussions on storytelling, revision, querying, publishing paths, and what it really takes to sustain a writing life. Tickets on sale now.
Writers Day Itinerary (Sunday March 1)
10:00–11:00 AM
Panel: Paths to Publishing
Moderator: Bryan Gruley
Panelists: Steve Amick, Helen Raica-Klotz, Mikel Classen, T. Marie Bertineau
An honest conversation about traditional, independent, hybrid, and alternative publishing paths. What surprised these authors? What would they do differently? What does success actually look like?
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Panel: Giving & Receiving Feedback As A Writer
Moderator: Carol Dunbar
Panelists: Chad V. Broughman, Anne-Marie Oomen, Ellen Lord, Sara Maurer
How do you know when you’re ready for critique? How do you ask for the feedback you actually need? What makes a critique group healthy — and when is it time to move on?
12:00–12:15 PM - break (begin lunch, provided)
12:15–1:00 PM
Lunch Conversation: The Making Of A "Notable" Book
Moderator: T. Marie Bertineau
In conversation with: Karen Dionne, Bryan Gruley, Anne-Marie Oomen, Steve Amick
A candid discussion with Michigan Notable Books authors about what elevated their breakout books, the editorial pushes that made them stronger, and the moments that transformed a manuscript from good to great.
1:00–2:00 PM
“Ask Me Anything” circles
Rotating small-group conversations with featured authors. Attendees rotate every 20 minutes for direct access and candid discussion.
2:00–2:45 PM
Flash Fiction Mini-Workshop with Chad V. Broughman.
Make micro-fiction less intimidating! Participants will learn the ins-and-outs of flash prose: what is it, what are its primary components, and why it’s resurging for readers and writers alike. You’ll leave armed with the tools, knowledge and inspiration to create a first short-short story on your own.
2:45–3:00 PM
Closing Circle + takeaway