Dr. Angela Benson will present a workshop for beginning fiction writers at the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in conjunction with the seventh Black Writers Reunion & Conference and the first Write Time Black Writers Retreat this summer. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, [...]
Black Writers Reunion & Conference invites you to contribute your ideas, experience, and expertise at our 7th national conference on creative, professional, and freelance writing and publishing to be held at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. BWRC is accepting proposals for sessions on the craft and business of writing [...]
Write Time Black Writers Retreat is a 2-1/2 day program immediately following Black Writers Reunion & Conference that offers attendees the peace and quiet to work productively on your writing in the calming surroundings of a beautiful beachfront resort. This retreat is about doing the work. Whether the work consists of the mental part of [...]
Black Literary Scoop is an online newsletter/e-zine created to keep the literary community updated with the latest news from current and past Black Writers Reunion & Conference faculty, alumni, and staff. Designed to be a one-stop BWRC community news shop, we proudly showcase upcoming book releases, film options, new literary services businesses, special appearances, accomplishments, [...]
The winners of the first “Give Me Five” Writing Competition were announced tonight during the welcome reception for the 2010 Black Writers Reunion & Conference. Third Place Prize of $50 was awarded to Cynthia Carter. Second Place Prize of $100 was awarded to Monique Mensah. And the First Place Prize of $200 was awarded to [...]
The Black Writers Reunion & Conference is proud to present the BWRC Author Expo on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at the W Perimeter Hotel (111 Perimeter Centre West, Atlanta) from 1 PM – 3 PM. This free event is open to the public and boasts a roster of some of the best names in African-American literature!
Volume 7 · Issue 7 37 DAYS TO BWRC 2010! IN THIS ISSUE Register By May 31 & Save $25 Saturday Half-Day Workshops a Steal for Aspiring Novelists, Nonfiction Book Writers & Freelance Editors Exhibit at BWRC 2010 Advertising with BWRC 2010 BWRC T-Shirts Now Available for Preorder $200 Cash Prize Up For Grabs in “Give [...]
Black Writers Reunion & Conference logo t-shirts are now available for preorder. These are Hanes® 100% heavyweight 6.1-oz pre-shrunk ringspun cotton T-shirts in pebble brown. Shirts will be delivered to attendees at the conference. Orders to be shipped will be sent after the conference. We may have a limited supply of t-shirts for sale at [...]
Volume 7 · Issue 6
In this issue
55 Days to BWRC 2010!
Early Registration Ends in TWO Days
Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities with BWRC 2010
2010 BWRC Scholarship Recipients Announced
BWRC 2010 on CD?
Joining us for our first group interview is The Pantheon Collective, three writers who met at the fourth Black Writers Reunion & Conference in Dallas, 2006: James Lewis, Omar Luqmaan-Harris, and Stephanie Casher.
Black Writers Reunion & Conference is pleased to announce the recipients of the BWRC 2010 Atlanta scholarships. The 2010 BWRC scholarship recipients are: Tracey Bessard, Miami, Florida Aynoit Ashor, Chester, Virginia Ericka Simpson, Macon, Georgia The committee also selected two applicants to receive partial scholarships: Michael Harrison, Chamblee, Georgia Helena Hartsfield, Washington, DC Congratulations to [...]
Volume 7 · Issue 5
In this issue
Early Registration Ends in Two Weeks
Urban Mediamakers Film Festival Joins BWRC 2010 Sponsors
Wellness Sessions Added to 2010 Program
BWRC Selects Eklectics Books as Official Conference Bookseller
W Hotel Sells Out of Doubles; Six Singles Remain
Give Me Five Competition to Open for Judging
Win up to $200 in the “Give Me Five” Writing Competition