All Write, Columbia Nonfiction Writers Conference is a four day intensive focused on the craft and the business of writing nonfiction. 

WHO
The conference is open to all levels of nonfiction writers, from beginners who are just starting to write flash nonfiction to more advanced writers with a memoir manuscript. Open to writers who are at least 18 years old. Just 20 writers will be accepted.

WHAT
The third annual All Write, Columbia Writers Conference focuses on nonfiction. 2024 faculty will include Donna Kaz and Mardi Jo Link as workshop leaders. Additional faculty will include award-winning authors, editors, agents and marketing expert such as Rahne Alexander, Michele Blankenship, Jen Beagin, Melissa Holbrook Pierson, Priya Doraswamy, Taylor Harris, Vanessa Mártir, Nayt Rundquist, Pramila Venkateswaran, Venise Berry, Lisa Cron and Jennifer Chen. The All Write, Columbia conference is committed to diversity and our faculty reflect an all-encompassing and equal world. Our goal is to challenge, inspire and foster a writer’s community that continues beyond the workshops. Develop both your craft and your creative marketing savvy in this small, focused conference.

WHERE
Workshops, opening reading and other events will be held in person at the Spencertown Academy Arts Center, while guest panelists/authors are zoomed in.

HOW
Tuition: $500 – includes all workshops (plus an individual 45-minute workshop of 15-20 pages of your own fiction work); opening night reception, guest author talks, publishing/PR panel, craft workshops, breakfast and lunch on Friday; breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday and lunch on Sunday. NOTE: Housing is not provided but we will provide a list of local hotels and discounts. A limited number of scholarships will be available for local writers from Columbia & Greene Counties.