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, plus recognition certificate
Writers: This [...]
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 [...]
Three scholarships—awarded in creative writing—are available to any potential BWRC participant. The 2010 scholarships provide tuition for one full day of workshops and do not cover transportation or lodging costs. Discounted tuition is available to winners should they wish to register for the second day of workshops. Scholarships should be considered meritorious awards, not financial [...]
Black Writers Reunion & Conference is now accepting workshop proposals for our Summer 2010 conference. We invite presentations that demonstrate insight and expertise on the craft and business of writing, publication, and production, with interactive workshops that will allow participants to engage in hands-on writing or related activities wherever possible. For information, see the BWRC [...]
Mark your calendars! The 2010 Black Writers Reunion & Conference will be held June 23rd to 26th in Atlanta, Georgia. A call for workshop proposals will be announced within the next week.
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This year BWRC received seventeen scholarship applications for the 2009 Black Writers Reunion & Conference in Las Vegas. Initially we offered three one-day scholarships, but six of these were so outstanding that we are accepting four—two on Thursday and two on Friday. The 2009 BWRC scholarship recipients are:
Sharla Atkins-Beal, San Diego, California
Tyrona A. Hill, Philadelphia, [...]
