One of the great things about being involved in something is the ability to gather with your peers and discuss your common interest. The Council of Writing Program administrators allow professional writers to do this with a multitude of conferences and seminars throughout the year wear professional writing is discussed. They offer conferences throughout the year on different topics to provide a place where writing professional can share their knowledge with fellow writers and novice writers. One of the conferences they are holding this year is the 2009 Minneapolis Workshop and Conference Sneak Peak in which they will provide a workshop for writers and preview their upcoming events and conferences.
Some other conferences held by the CWPA are:
- The 2009 WPA Breakfast in San Fransisco
- The Quality Enhancement Plan in which discusses the Writing Solution.
- The Better Writers, Not Just Better Writing: Online Strategies to Support Writers in all Disciplines
Another group that is to hold professional writing conferences in 2009 and 2010 is the Association of Writers and Writing Programs. The AWP holds conferences from Boston to Denver to celebrate the years outstanding writing professionals and literary authorities.
These conferences provide a forum where writers can come together and discuss their craft and learn from other professionals in the field, which I believe is an important part of growing in your work.
Citations:
Council of Writing Program Administrators. 08 Apr. 2009 http://www.wpacouncil.org/frontpage.
"AWP- Conference." The Association of Writers & Writing Programs -- Serving Writers Since 1967. 08 Apr. 2009 .
Great post as it is very informative information that many people did not know anything of before reading this. Also be careful of word use and spelling the word "wear" that you used should have been "where". In case you want to reference it is is the last word in the 5th line of your post. Otherwise great post
ReplyDeleteThanks Geoff, haha I hate when those things slip by me.
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I enjoy reading information I am unaware of.
ReplyDeleteDear Ms. Boyer;
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading and learning about the different Writing Conferences that The Council of Writing Program Administrators holds. I was wondering if in your research, you found any information suggesting that there are plans to hold virtual writing confereces? I mean, as advanced as technology is today, it wouldn't surprise me to learn that in order to save on costs related to transportation, building rent and supplies, there are plans to hold virtual writing conferences in the future.
Sincerely;
Eusebio Moreno.
Great post! It's very organized. Just watch out i saw "wear" when it probably should had been "where." But not too shabby!
ReplyDeleteNice job on this post, Zarah.
ReplyDelete