WRITE NOW Annual Writing Conf sponsored by Triangle Assn of Freelancers

WRITE NOW Annual Writing Conf sponsored by Triangle Assn of Freelancers Annual spring one-day writing symposium in heart of NC. Held at The McKimmon Center in Raleigh.

03/10/2026

Have you always wanted to try freelance writing but never been sure how to go about it? Are you currently freelancing and looking for ways to level up your professional game? 🤔

We’ve got good news: Don Vaughan’s Write Now! 2026 presentation “50 Years A Writer: 10 Career Lessons from the Freelance Trenches” is just what you’re looking for! 🎉

A writer’s education never ends – valuable lessons are gleaned over years of effort. Join veteran writer Don Vaughan as he taps 50 years of writing experience for advice that will put you on a smoother path to freelance success. His 10 vital lessons are guaranteed to help you improve your craft, level up, and become the professional writer you’ve always dreamed of.

Don Vaughan has written professionally for five decades. He got his start at a small community newspaper, then worked for a national health magazine and a midlist tabloid newspaper before becoming a full-time freelance writer in 1991. Since then, Don has published more than 2,000 articles, columns and stories in an eclectic array of markets, including Writer’s Digest, Publishers Weekly, The Saturday Evening Post, MAD Magazine, Scout Life and Encyclopedia Britannica. Don is the founder of Triangle Association of Freelancers.

On a tight budget and need to save some money? Register today at the link in the comments and get your early-bird conference discount!

✍️ Write Now! 2026
📆 Saturday, May 16, 2026
📍 McKimmon Conference and Training Center at NC State University
🔗 Early registration link in comments

03/04/2026

Write Now! 2026 is thrilled to announce the craft session for keynote speaker Molly Guptill Manning: “Searching for Needles in Haystacks: Adventures in Researching”! 🎊

Every nonfiction writer is confined by the boundaries of the truth—we cannot embellish, guess or finesse certain details to make for a more dramatic or compelling story. However, we do have a lot of discretion in determining what a story’s boundaries should be. Join Molly Guptill Manning as she explores creative research methods to uncover facts that might otherwise be lost to time. Drawing on her own experiences, Molly will provide tips and inspiration for tracking down source material that will make your manuscript shine.

Molly Guptill Manning is an author, historian, curator and associate professor of law at New York Law School. She is the author of the New York Times bestseller When Books Went to War, as well as The Myth of Ephraim Tutt and The War of Words. Her next book, A Librarian’s War, will be published later this year. Molly has spoken across the country about the power of the written word, and curated the exhibit “The Best-Read Army in the World,” which showcases the essential role that books, magazines and newspapers played in World War II. The exhibit launched in New York City in 2023 and is traveling internationally. Before she became a professor, Molly worked in the New York federal courts for 13 years.

Don’t forget: you can save money on your ticket by registering today at the link in the comments!

✍️ Write Now! 2026
📆 Saturday, May 16, 2026
📍 McKimmon Conference and Training Center at NC State University
🔗 Early registration link in comments

02/25/2026

Announcing our concluding keynote speaker, Molly Guptill Manning, and her topic, “Lessons from Wartime Writers: Truth Telling Under Pressure”! 🎉

During World War II, reading and writing provided lifelines and comfort. Nearly everyone wrote letters to loved ones while separated by war. In addition, authors, journalists, and soldiers felt a need to record the history that was being made—especially when they were the ones making history. Yet, many faced extreme challenges in telling their truths due to censorship and the limited information they could access from theaters of war. In this inspiring keynote, Molly Guptill Manning will explore lessons learned from wartime writers ranging from Ernest Hemingway and Ernie Pyle to low-ranking soldiers burrowed in foxholes. Through laughter and heart-wrenching tales, attendees will gain fresh inspiration and ideas in finding and telling their stories.

Molly Guptill Manning is an author, historian, curator and associate professor of law at New York Law School. She is the author of the New York Times bestseller When Books Went to War, as well as The Myth of Ephraim Tutt and The War of Words. Her next book, A Librarian’s War, will be published later this year. Molly has spoken across the country about the power of the written word, and curated the exhibit “The Best-Read Army in the World,” which showcases the essential role that books, magazines and newspapers played in World War II. The exhibit launched in New York City in 2023 and is traveling internationally. Before she became a professor, Molly worked in the New York federal courts for 13 years.

Don’t miss this keynote, sure to inspire and challenge you. Register today and save with our early registration discount at the link in the comments!

✍️ Write Now! 2026
📆 Saturday, May 16, 2026
📍 McKimmon Conference and Training Center at NC State University
🔗 Early registration link in comments

02/20/2026

Write Now! 2026 is pleased to announce the craft session for keynote speaker Meg Medina: “The Way In and the Way Out: A Blueprint for Writing Children’s Literature”! 🚀

Writing for young people can be challenging, especially in today’s shifting marketplace. Plot, characters and more require thought and contemplation. In this educational session, award-winning children’s author Meg Medina will discuss the strategies and short exercises she uses to create works for readers of all ages.

Join us on 5/16 to learn the ins and outs of writing for kids. Want to save some money while you’re at it? Take advantage of early registration at the link in the comments!

✍️ Write Now! 2026
📆 Saturday, May 16, 2026
📍 McKimmon Conference and Training Center at NC State University
🔗 Early registration link in comments

02/11/2026

Announcing our keynote speaker, Meg Medina, and her timely topic, “Writing for Young People in Times of Turmoil!”

How do authors write honest and impactful works for children in times of division and turmoil? Join Newbery Medal-winning children’s author Meg Medina as she takes a historical and current perspective on the role of children’s literature in times of national divisions and discusses the essential contract authors make with readers that can help them navigate the terrain.

Meg Medina served as the 2023-2024 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, sponsored by the Library of Congress in partnership with Every Child a Reader. She is also the author of the Newbery Medal-winning book Merci Suárez Changes Gears, which was followed by two more acclaimed books about the Suárez family: Merci Suárez Can’t Dance and Merci Suárez Plays It Cool. Her young adult novels include Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass, which won the 2014 Pura Belpre Author Award; Burn Baby Burn, which was long-listed for the National Book Award; and The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind. Meg has also authored several picture books, as well as young-reader biographies of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and author Pura Belpre. Her newest middle-grade novel, Graciela in the Abyss, is her first fantasy.

Join us for this important presentation and save money with early registration at the link in the comments!

✍️ Write Now! 2026
📆 Saturday, May 16, 2026
📍 McKimmon Conference and Training Center at NC State University
🔗 Early registration link in comments

02/04/2026

It’s here!

Early registration for Write Now! 2026 is now OPEN!

Held every spring at NC State University’s McKimmon Conference and Training Center, the conference provides writers at all levels of experience with access to other writers as well as editors and publishing professionals.

Here are the facts about early registration:

✅ Runs from 2/1-4/15
✅ Student and senior discounted price: $99 with a valid ID
✅ Regular early registration price price: $109

What does registration get you?
💡 Access to all conference activities and sessions
☕ Your morning cup o’ joe (we know you need it!)
🥪 Catered box lunch
👀 Door prizes

Don’t wait! Register NOW at the link in the comments to save your spot at Write Now! 2026!

✍️ Write Now! 2026
📆 Saturday, May 16, 2026
📍 McKimmon Conference and Training Center at NC State University
🔗 Early registration link in comments

01/30/2026

Coming next week….

Early registration opens on 2/1 for the writers’ conference like no other!

Hosted by Triangle Association of Freelancers at NC State University, writers from North Carolina and beyond will meet for one day only to talk writing, books, publishing, and more.

Not only will you immerse yourself in the craft and business of writing, you’ll also receive:

✅ A catered lunch
✅ Networking opportunities with editors and other writers
✅ A book sale

Don’t miss out! Early registration opens on 2/1/2026, so (book)mark your calendar today!

✍️ Write Now! 2026
📆 Saturday, May 16, 2026
📍 McKimmon Conference and Training Center at NC State University
⏰ Early registration opens on Feb. 1!

01/23/2026

It’s coming!

Early registration for Write Now! 2026 will be opening on February 1!

This conference is like no other: hosted at NC State University by Triangle Association of Freelancers, writers from North Carolina and beyond come together for one day to talk writing, books, publishing, and more. Complete with a catered lunch, networking opportunities, and a book sale, you’ll want to bookmark this event right away!

Don’t miss out! Early registration opens on February 1, 2026, so mark your calendar today!

✍️ Write Now! 2026
📆 Saturday, May 16, 2026
📍 McKimmon Conference and Training Center at NC State University
⏰ Early registration opens on Feb. 1!

Have you heard the news?Write Now! 2026 will be held on May 16, 2026! 🎉With a wide variety of authors presenting across ...
01/14/2026

Have you heard the news?

Write Now! 2026 will be held on May 16, 2026! 🎉

With a wide variety of authors presenting across numerous genres and topics, as well as networking opportunities and a catered lunch, you won’t want to miss this special one-day event!

Bookmark the date now for Write Now! 2026 on May 16, 2026.

✍️ Write Now! 2026
📆 Saturday, May 16, 2026
📍 McKimmon Conference and Training Center at NC State University
⏰ Early registration opens on Feb. 1!

01/07/2026

Ready…Set…Write Now!

That’s right! (Book) mark your calendars for Write Now! 2026 on 5/16/2026.

You won’t want to miss this!

✍️ Write Now! 2026
📆 Saturday, May 16, 2026
🐺 McKimmon Conference and Training Center at NC State University
‼️ Early registration opens on Feb. 1!

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