Writers Anonymous
2020 Mid-Winter
Writers Conference


Write, write, and then...
write some more!

 

 
 
 
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

 
 
 
 

Who is sponsoring the Mid-Winter Writers Conference?

 
 

Where can I find more information about the Conference?

 
 

When and where will the Conference be held?

 
         When and where will the EVENING ACTIVITIES with "Sean of the South" be held?
 
 
 

Are there any activities available for early arrivals?

 
 

What information is available on local hotels?

 
 

What are the directions to the Conference?

 
 

Where can I park my vehicle at the Conference?

 
 

Does the facility/venue have handicapped access?

 
 

Who can attend, and what is the cost?

 
 

Exactly what is included with my registration?

 
 

Who can attend, and what is the cost?

 
 

How can I register?

 
 

I am a published author. Can I sell my books at the Conference?

 
 

Will the Conference notes be available?

 
 

What happens if I need to cancel my registration?

 
 

If I have registered and cannot attend, can I transfer my registration to someone else?

 
 
 
  Who is sponsoring the 2020 Mid-Winter Writers Conference?  
 

The 2020 Mid-Winter Writers Conference is jointly sponsored by Writers Anonymous and the Pell City Public Library.

 
 
 
  Where can I find more information about the Conference?  
 

For additional information, refer to:
     the
Agenda and Presenters Page, this Frequently Asked Questions Page, and
the Map & Directions Page.

 
 
 
  When and where will the Conference be held?  
 
  • The 2020 Mid-Winter Writers Conference will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
    Check-in will start at 7:30 a.m. Registration will be limited to 110 people.
    The Conference will end at 4:00 p.m.
  • The 2020 Mid-Winter Writers Conference will be held on the campus of new Pell City Library located at:

1000 Bruce Etheredge Pkwy, Suite 100
Pell City, AL 35128


For a detailed Floor Plan of the Pell City Library campus (Showing the Conference Rooms) CLICK HERE.
 

 
 
 
  When and where will the EVENING ACTIVITIES with "Sean of the South" be held?
NOTE: A Separate Ticket Will Be REQUIRED and will be limited to 160 people.
Persons who also register for the Conference will get first priority for evening registration!
  • From 4 to 5 p.m. the Bookstore will be open for book sales.
  • From 5 to 6 p.m. Heavy Appetizers will be served in the Banquet Room.
  • At 6:30 p.m. "An Evening with Sean of the South" in the Banquet Room.
 
 
 
  Are there any Conference activities available for early arrivals?  
 

No. The previously scheduled informal "Meet and Greet" and “Round Robin” poetry reading has been cancelled.

 
 
 
  Where can I park my vehicle at the Conference?  
 

There is plenty of free parking available in the lot at the Pell City Library.

 
 
 
  Does the facility/venue have handicapped access?  
 

YES. There are handicapped parking spaces immediately in front of the building and the entire campus is handicapped friendly.

 
 
 
  What information is available on local hotels?  
 

Local hotel information can be searched at: LOCAL HOTELS.

 
 
 
  What are the directions to the Conference?  
 

For Written Directions - CLICK HERE.
For a Google Interactive Map - CLICK HERE.

 
 
 
  Who can attend, and what is the cost?  
 
   EVERYONE is invited to attend!
   Whether your genre is fiction, non-fiction, poetry or blogging this Conference has something for you.
NOTE: ALL Fees are on a Per Person Basis.
Registration Option #1:
This fee is $80:
This is a Regular Conference registration. This Option includes a Continental Breakfast, all regular daytime workshops, keynote presentations, and catered lunch. However, this Registration does NOT include An Evening with Sean of the South.
   ..
Registration Option #2:
This fee is $100:
This Registration Option includes BOTH the regular daytime
Conference activities AND An Evening with Sean of the South. This is a savings of $5.00 and INCLUDES BOTH a catered lunch and catered appetizers before An Evening with Sean of the South.
 ..  ..
Registration Option #3:
This fee is $25:
This Option ONLY INCLUDES An Evening with Sean of the South and the evening's catered appetizers. It does NOT include any of the daytime regular Conference activities.

 

 
 
 
  Exactly what is included with my paid registration?  
 

Your registration entitles you to attend whatever sessions you wish during the Conference. Also, a continental breakfast will be provided. Snacks will be provided during the day as well as water and coffee. In addition, your lunch will also be provided. You will be able to network with other writers, purchase books from the book tables, and ask questions of the presenters and coordinate with other attendees.

For 2020, Sean Dietrich, AKA "Sean of the South" will be appearing as noted above.

 
 
 
  How can I register?  
 

Registration is easy!
You can register by mailing in a Paper Registration Form with your check or money order.
You can register online using the Online Registration Form and pay by using PayPal.

Important Note: If you register using the Online process, AND want to reserve a space for selling your book(s) you must request a book sales space by sending an email to rita@ritamoritz.com

 
 
 
  I am a published author. Can I sell my books at the Conference?  
 

Yes. However, there will be a WA-manned "Bookstore" that will handle all book sales.
You must notify us in advance. Note it on your mail-in registration; or if you register online, send us an email to harry@ritamoritz.com. There is limited space for books. They will be reserved on a first-request basis. The Bookstore will open at 7:30 a.m. on January 25th for authors to drop off their books. Authors are responsible for collecting their own sales tax.

 
 
 
  Will the Conference notes be available online later?  
 

No. Initially, we thought we would put notes or outlines from the workshop sessions online. However, due to individual copyright constraints we will not able to do this. Some presenters may make their own presentation notes available online. We apologize for any inconvenience.

 
 
 
  What happens if I need to cancel my registration?  
 

If you cancel your registration for any reason on or ON or BEFORE January 19, 2020, we will refund your payment, minus a $10 processing fee. There will be no refunds for any registrations cancelled after January 19, 2020.

 
 
 
  If I have registered and cannot attend, can I transfer my registration to someone else?  
 
Yes. However, please let us know ASAP if is this situation arises.
 
 
 
 

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