WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE LIGHTNING PITCH ONE-DAY CONFERENCE
Get up close and personal with the world of publishing at our Lightning Pitch Publishing Workshop & Feedback Session! Start your day with workshops led by UNCW’s Sayantani Dasgupta and Hannah Abrams. These sessions are designed to refine your work and prepare it for publication.
Enjoy a catered lunch from Infusion Café during our networking hour, where you can connect with fellow writers and industry professionals. The afternoon will bring small group critiques by our guest editors Amanda Gawthorpe of Blue Ink Press and Steve Lindahl of Flying South, offering personalized, constructive feedback to help push your work forward.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Expert-led publishing workshops
- Catered networking lunch
- Personalized critique sessions with guest editors
This event is a must for any writer looking to polish their work and understand the nuances of getting published. Whether you’re a seasoned author or a budding writer, there’s invaluable insight for everyone.


This project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, distributed by the Arts Council of Carteret County.






