Come celebrate 40 years with us!

Join us for a day of learning, inspiration, and community building at the Carteret Writers one-day conference where experienced writers will be leading workshops on craft and publishing industry professionals will share their insights in an afternoon panel. Cap it off with a lively cocktail hour featuring live music to cap off the day!

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Tom Kies

THOMAS KIES, AUTHOR OF THE GENEVA CHASE MYSTERY SERIES

An MC who knows how to keep you on the edge of your seat

We’re thrilled to announce that Thomas Kies, an Edgar-nominated mystery writer and Carteret County legend, will be our MC for the Quadrennial Conference. With years of experience in the publishing industry and a passion for storytelling, Tom will guide us through a day of informative workshops, inspiring speeches, and engaging activities.

1 day + 3 paths

On April 15, 2023, we’ll be celebrating 40 years of supporting, connecting, and inspiring local writers with three paths of writing workshops at the beautiful Carolina Home & Garden event venue.

Fiction

Creative Non-Fiction

Poetry

If you are unable to attend the conference due to financial strain, please email info@carteretwriters.org to inquire about scholarships and other assistance options.

AN ENLIGHTENING AFTERNOON

Join us for an insightful panel discussion and Q&A on publishing and editing, featuring a diverse group of industry professionals.
  • Ed Southern, executive director of the North Carolina Writers’ Network;

  • Robin Miura, publisher and editor-in-chief of Blair Publishing;

  • L. Diane Wolfe, founder and CEO of Dancing Lemur Press;

  • and John DeDakis, novelist, writing coach, teacher, and manuscript editor

PRESENTATIONS BY

Rose Cushing will present on podcasting, demonstrating podcasting interviewing techniques followed by a Q&A session. Rose is the owner of Cushing Media and Carolina Hoofbeats, and is an experienced podcaster and equestrian.

Sherri Hollister will provide information about the Alliance of Independent Authors, offering insights into the world of independent publishing and marketing. Sherri is a writer, blogger, and member of the AIA, and has experience publishing and marketing her own books.

OUR CONFERENCE SPONSORS

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

What to expect from our 40th birthday celebration

“Carteret Writers is turning forty next year. That makes our organization the same age as my high school yearbook, my dusty rose prom dress, my driver’s license, my Kristy McNichol hairstyle, and my intense love affair with Chili Cheese Fritos.”

Click to read more of Emily’s expectations for the conference.