Rochester Writers would to thank all the attendees for making our first annual conference a great success!

We also want to thank our presenters and volunteers for donating their time and experience.


Authors and professional speakers will be presenting a variety of lectures, workshops, and panel discussions for writers of all levels. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn how to make writing a successful part of their lives from peers in the field. Registration includes two morning sessions, lunch, and two afternoon sessions. This is a perfect one-day event for anyone wishing to freelance write, publish a book, or just improve their joy of the craft. Open to new and published writers.

Do you know a writer that may benefit from our event? Conference registration makes a great gift and tells them that you support their love for writing.

Sessions will include: - (Complete Sessions List and Details)

• The Seven Magic Elephants of Creativity
• Writers’ Resources: Get Started Writing
• Editors' Panel for Freelancers
• How to Write, Print, & Sell your Book
• Writers’ Craft: Children’s Literature
• Create a Successful Writing Career
• Travel Writing 101
• The Importance of having a Web Site
• The Inspired Essay: Crafting and Selling
• Bringing Characters to Life: The Fine Art of Dialogue

Event Location:

Richardson Center
Rochester College
800 West Avon Road
Rochester Hills, MI 48307


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Schedule for Conference Day is:

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Check-in Registration
9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Session One
10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Morning Break and Networking
10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Session Two
11:45 a.m. - 12:00 noon Break and Networking
12:00 noon - Lunch Begins in the Cafeteria
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch Speakers Session in the Cafeteria
1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Break and Networking
1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Session Three
3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Afternoon Break and Networking
3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Session Four
4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Networking and Goodbyes

Check-in, all the sessions, and networking takes place in the Richardson Center's lower level lobby and classrooms.

Lunch will be held in the Cafeteria, located behind the Richardson Center, on the lower level.


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