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The Inaugural PWC QuickWrite Contest

Has a winner

 

The Philadelphia Writers’ Conference is pleased to announce that Beth Moulton, of Audubon, Pennsylvania, has won the inaugural PWC QuickWrite contest for her essay “Writing Community.”

Judge Alison Hicks, MFA, of the Greater Philadelphia Wordshop Studio, selected the essay for its direct and yet imaginative response to the prompt. “The piece shows us, in clear, engaging, lively, and often humorous prose, how subjects to write about present themselves to us every day,” Hicks explained. “I vibrated to the positive and inclusive message of the piece.”

As the winner, Ms. Moulton will receive a partial scholarship to the 2014 Philadelphia Writers Conference, which takes place June 6-8, 2014, at the Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District in Old City. She will also share her winning piece as part of lunchtime open mic reading program planned for Friday at the Conference.

The 2014 Philadelphia Writers’ Conference includes an exciting lineup writers and speakers, including NY Times bestselling author William Lashner and awarding winning NBC10 journalist, Lu Ann Cahn. The conference offers workshops in fiction, memoir, poetry, journalism, social media, and much more appealing to novice and seasoned writers alike.

Why Attend the Conference?

 Because it’s worth the investment!

 Here are the reasons:

Reputation and longevity. The Philadelphia Writers’ Conference is the oldest writing conference with open registration in the country. This year PWC celebrates its 66th year. Check out the PWC history.

Craft. Our three-day writing tracks are led by some of the best writing teachers and published authors in the area. Create a schedule that meets your needs—or stretches your competency into new areas.

Information. Stay up to date on current trends in the business and craft of writing through additional single sessions.

NEW—Master Classes! For an additional $50 you can sign up for a three-hour master class that will give you an intense, two-day interaction with a leading writer in that field: A.V. Christie for poetry or Marc Lapadula for screenwriting.

Pitch to Agents and Editors. Is your manuscript ready to sell? Sign up for a 5-minute pitch session on site after you register Friday morning (registration opens at 8:30 a.m., and agent/editor sign-ups open at 9 a.m.).

Learn what’s new in the publishing world. The agents and editors will form a panel at the optional Friday night buffet (additional $40 fee). Bring your questions for the open    Q & A!

Peer Critique. Friday night, Manuscript Rap sessions—poetry, juvenile fiction, and adult fiction—allow peer feedback and critique. Bring along sample pages to read aloud.

Mentoring. Conferees can receive guidance from their workshop leader by sending in a writing sample to the Critique Coordinator by May 1.

Contests. Submit your manuscript and find out how your work competes. PWC offers two different contests with some pretty cool prizes! First prize for our advance submission Manuscript Contest, open in all five different categories and evaluated by our national team of esteemed judges, is a free conference for the next year! Bring along a one-page entry for the Words on the Wall contest.

Purchase books and pick up free publications. We will have a bookseller on site with books by all of our presenters—purchase one and get it signed!—as well as some giveaways to boost your freelancing career.

Networking. This conference brings together the most serious writers in the Philadelphia area and beyond. Do not underestimate the power of networking! Consider making up some business cards so people can remember you.

Location. PWC is located in the heart of Philadelphia’s historic district, with easy access to trains, buses, and major highways.

Price. PWC maintains a high value to cost ratio! Order food functions and master classes a la carte to custom build an affordable conference experience. Scholarship opportunities are available. Register before May 1 for a price break.

Registration site opens on March 15th!

Please visit our FAQ sheet. It contains answers to the most common questions we receive.

“The Philadelphia Writers’ Conference, Inc. is a non-profit organization
whose purpose is to bring writers together
for instruction, counsel, fellowship and the exchange of ideas.”
- bylaws: 1949-present
PWC was founded in 1949 and incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 1980.

The use of laptop computers and electronic tablets is permitted.

Photographs will be taken during the Philadelphia Writers Conference weekend. Conferees attending this year’s sessions are advised that their attendance grants all rights of permission for non-commercial purposes, including possible publication on the PWC website.

For more information, email us at info@pwcwriters.org.