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, [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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, [...]
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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 [...]
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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!
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 [...]
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 [...]
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MaestroWorld Entertainment seeks writers for the forthcoming multi-cultural ensemble TV sitcom “No Place Like Home,” and is presenting the “No Place Like Home” Scriptwriting Contest in conjunction with Black Writers Reunion & Conference. Just as in BWRC’s “Give Me Five” contest, contestants are asked to submit five pages of script of your choice of show, [...]
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Applications are now being accepted for “So You Wanna Write,” a free one-hour workshop on writing fiction. “Have you ever felt like you have a gift for writing and wanted to write a book but didn’t know where to start? Renee Daniel Flagler will present a free crash course in writing basics. This free workshop [...]
The first BWRC Give Me Five Writing Competition is now accepting entries. Write 5 pages of fiction or screenplay treatment for a chance to win up to $200! Prizes Grand Prize: $200, plus recognition certificate at the 2010 Black Writers & Reunion Conference in Atlanta, Georgia Second Prize $100, plus recognition certificate Third Prize $50, [...]
BWRC is now accepting applications for exhibitor space at BWRC 2010. The Black Writers Reunion & Conference Exhibitor Sponsorship offers exhibitors an opportunity to support BWRC’s educational programs and community service in exchange for exposure to conference participants and the public in addition to thousands of visitors to the Blackwriters.org website. Exhibitor space will be [...]
