The Writers Association of Northern Appalachia (WANA) Annual Conference is happening Sept. 19–20 at the historic Scottish Rite Cathedral in Wheeling, WV—and you’re invited!
What to Expect:
✨ Keynote by Pittsburgh’s punk rock poet Jan Beatty
🎶 Live music from Sue Powers & Jeff Berman
🎤 Open Mic + performance by The Women of Appalachia Project
📚 Dozens of sessions, a cocktail hour, and connection with writers from across the region!
📆 Early-Bird Registration Extended to Aug. 10!
Register now:
https://writersassociationofnorthernappalachia.org/...
📖 Check out the draft program:
https://tinyurl.com/WANA2025Program
WANA Members! Want to sell your books at the conference and upcoming events like:
– WV Book Festival
– Western Maryland Indie Lit Fest
– Appalachian Studies Conference
– (and maybe AWP!)
We only keep $1 per book to cover fees.
Not a member yet? Join for just $25/year:
https://writersassociationofnorthernappalachia.org/
Not ready for the full weekend?
Join us Friday only for a $5 donation—see The Women of Appalachia Project perform and read your work at Open Mic! All donations go directly to the performers.
#WANA2025 #AppalachianWriters #WheelingWV #NorthernAppalachia #JanBeatty #WomenOfAppalachia #WANACommunity
Also check out other Arts events in Wheeling, Literary Art events in Wheeling, Festivals in Wheeling.
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