Canal Town Writers Conference Announced

The Canal Town Writers Conference sponsored by the Eastern Shore Writers Association will offer an opportunity for engaging with fellow writers and energizing your own writing in the beautiful setting of historic Chesapeake City, MD.

Set for Saturday, September 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the conference will offer three sessions in the meeting room at the Chesapeake City branch library: “First Lines: Getting Started with Your Creative Project,” a panel discussion called “Finding Time to Write,” and “Writing 5/7/5.” The sessions are intended to be of interest to writers in all genres and experience levels. There will be an opportunity to enjoy lunchtime fellowship and networking, followed by a cruise on the C&D Canal with a brief overview of Canal Town history.

The conference itself is free. Attendees will be paying for their own lunch in a group setting. Cost for the canal cruise with Chesapeake City Water Tours and Captain DJ is $15 at the dock.

“Chesapeake City has a rich literary heritage with ties to Jack D. Hunter, Edna Ferber, and George Alfred Townsend,” said David Healey, a local author and Eastern Shore Writers Association board member who is helping to organize the event. “The Canal Town Writers Conference builds on this heritage by gathering writers from across the region to improve their craft, enjoy fellowship with other writers, and to explore historic Chesapeake City.”

Space is limited. Please email cheswriters@gmail.com to reserve your spot.

CANAL TOWN WRITERS CONFERENCE

Sponsored by the Eastern Shore Writers Association

Saturday, September 22, 2018

Chesapeake City Branch Library community room

2527 Augustine Herman Highway

Note library doors open at 10 am

10-10:15 am Arrival and fellowship

10:15-11:15 am First session (First Lines/Getting Started with Your Creative Project)

11:15-11:30 am Break

11:30 am-12:30 pm Second session-Panel (Finding Time to Write)

12:30 pm-1:45 pm Networking lunch (Maria’s and JoJo’s diner within walking distance)