Events
Halloweeen is just around the corner, so get ready for those spooky story submissions. The horror genre isn’t for everyone, but elements of horror do appear in plenty of stories. Learn how to incorporate these elements into your work wisely, and how to make your spooky Halloween story stand out from the rest.
Read MoreBasic Conference Rate—Includes 2 plus-day admission (Sept 23-25), daily continental breakfast and lunch, (no outside food permitted), all-day beverages, no-fee writing contests, first 10-line critique sessions, 10-minute pitches, 90-minute social, and open mic. Golden Ticket (for HRW Members only) includes everything in the basic conference rate plus a dedicated parking space, dedicated front-row seating, Sept […]
Read MoreMiddle school, high school, or fulltime (12 credit hours or more) undergrad or grad student (w/current ID).
Read MoreChoose from one of the classes, Thursday, September 23 from 11am – 4pm: Writer’s Boot Camp: The A to Zs of Storytelling presented by Edmund Schubert OR Writer’s Master Class: The Creative Process presented by Bob Mayer OPTIONAL Pre-conference dinner with conference presenters and HRW board members. Thursday, September 23, 4:45pm for an […]
Read MoreThe fantasy genre imagines other worlds as settings for the story, worlds where myths and legends are real, magic rules, and wondrous creatures leap off the page. With the monumental success on the page and screen of properties like Game of Thrones and Harry Potter, interest in the genre is at an all-time high. But […]
Read MoreChances are that the last “unputdownable” novel you read was composed of dynamic, vivid scenes that gripped you from page one and never let go. In this workshop we’ll discuss the power of scenes, analyze their components, and explore traditional and non-traditional ways to keep your reader glued to the page. We’ll also practice techniques […]
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