Writers Conference 

Writers, come connect, share, and find your community—we've saved you a seat.

Our Writers Conference is Celebrating Our 10th Anniversary!

Join us at the Central Resource Library for this dynamic event featuring a keynote speaker, a specially selected Conference book, hands-on workshops, and more. Cost? FREE!

Immerse yourself in sessions on the craft of writing, take part in thought-provoking book discussions, and connect with fellow writers in a vibrant, creative atmosphere. You’ll find inspiration, collaboration, and learning at every turn.

Registration is closed, but you can still attend without registering—we welcome walk-ins. Join us!

Featuring:

Expert-led lectures | Craft workshops | Networking opportunities |
“Library as publisher” insights | Social media advice | Drop-in activities

Tracks

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Special Events

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Craft of Writing

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Publishing

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Writing for Children

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Poetry

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Tweens & Teens

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Online

Musical Guests

Calvin Arsenia
Friday, Oct. 17 | 9:30am - 10:15 a.m.
Carmack Community Meeting Room
Central Resource Library

Amado Espinoza
Saturday, Oct. 18 | 9:30am - 10:15 a.m.
Carmack Community Meeting Room
Central Resource Library

Special Events

New York Times bestselling author and Writers Conference keynote speaker Steve Almond

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All Special Events

Craft of Writing

Erin Beaty

Publishing

Hazel Krebs, The Pitch's Kansas City's Best Local Author 2024

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All Publishing Sessions

Writing for Children

Illustrator Michelle Lin

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All Writing for Children

Poetry

Poet, Performer and Writer Natasha Ria El-Scari

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All Poetry Sessions

Tweens & Teens

Manga artist Misako Rocks!

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All Tweens & Teens Sessions

Online

Poet Jordan Stempleman

2025 Writers Conference Video Sessions Playlist

OnDemand

This is the place to find all online session videos after they happen. We created this playlist quick and easy for quick and easy access.

Anytime Resources

news and resources

Writers

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The Great Courses

The best of The Great Courses featuring in-depth video lessons on hundreds of topics taught by expert professors. Stream through Kanopy.

Archive

news and resources

Writers Conference Recorded Sessions from 2024

Watch recorded sessions from the 2024 Writers Conference on our YouTube channel!

OnDemand: Authors & Writers

Watch previously recorded Writers Conference sessions and all of our OnDemand discussions with authors and writers.
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