Sophia Simmons takes a few minutes to comment on her experience with BWRC. She attended her first BWRC in 2009.
What is your most memorable BWRC moment?
I learned a lot at the Black Writers Reunion & Conference, and met some really wonderful people. But most of all I appreciated ReShonda Tate-Billingsly sharing about her obstacles and [...]

Tracie Christian, author of THE BLACK COLLEGE SABBATICAL trilogy, co-founder of “Five Ladies of Literature” tour and Detroit’s Coffee, ARTS & Entertainment Talk, on-air personality for 7mileradio.com, and BWRC Tampa 2008 participant, shares her thoughts and accomplishments since her experience with Black Writers Reunion & Conference and offers heartfelt advice for aspiring authors considering attending [...]

Introducing William R. Patterson, two-time award-winning lecturer and co-author of the national bestselling business and personal finance book, The Baron Son. He is Chairman and CEO of The Warcoffer Capital Group, LLC. His ethical guidebook to wealth, power, and success, The Baron Son, has been translated around the world and featured in the Forbes Book Club and Black Enterprise magazine. He joins us to share keys to success in the craft and business of writing.

Publishing experts Mark E. Smith and Sara Freeman Smith have published five books and are working on two new projects. They provide valuable information to thousands of aspiring and published authors who want to self-publish a book.

Come prepared to learn and to find yourself among kindred spirits. Writers are a unique bunch, in that not everyone understands what we do or why we do it and the focus and discipline it requires. It is great to be immersed in a sea of like-minded people, who “get” you and are there to encourage you and help you take your dream to the next level.

If you have never attended a writers conference, list your needs as a writer and check the program well before you leave your place of residence so as to be sure and attend the session that will be of greatest benefit to you. If you want to meet an author or agent who is listed as attending the conference, contact that person in advance tell her/him why you want to meet with her/him and make an appointment.