Fall Conference 2023
Hilton Charlotte University Place8629 J M Keynes Dr
Charlotte, NC 28262
PLEASE NOTE: We will follow or exceed all state and federal safety protocols in place at the time of the conference.
Conference Information
Fees & Deadlines
See important dates, costs & scholarships, accessibility services, and e-packet info.
Mary Belle Campbell Scholarships
The NCWN offers Mary Belle Campbell Scholarships to allow poets who teach to attend the annual Fall Conference, the Network’s signature event.
Schedule At-A-Glance
Activities include banquets with readings, keynotes, open mic sessions, and more.
Course Descriptions
Select from courses on a variety of genres and on the business of writing.
Master Classes
Giving advanced writers the chance to delve more deeply into a particular genre.
Manuscript Mart
Book a one-on-one feedback session with an editor or agent from a leading publisher.
Ego Break Writers Retreats
Unique, all-inclusive, retreats that show rather than tell writers how to thrive.
Faculty
Conference faculty include professional writers from North Carolina and beyond.
Monthly Mentorship with Katey Schultz
Join the 7-month program to become a better writer through live, online instruction and craft-based support for serious writers.
Venue
The conference will take place at Hilton Charlotte University Place.
MA in English Studies at Western Carolina University
Concentrate in Literature, Professional Writing and Rhetoric, or study Creative Writing with Ron Rash and other amazing faculty.
