• SAVE THE DATE: Write Now! 2025 | Sat., May 17, 2025
    We are pleased to host a one-day writing conference, entitled Write Now!, each spring at the McKimmon Conference and Training Center (1101 Gorman Street) on the campus of NC State University in Raleigh. The conference traditionally offers two tracks of programming that provide both novice and established writers access to editors, nationally published writers, and other industry professionals. This year's event will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Doors open at 8:00 a.m., the conference begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. with the opening keynote, and ends at 4:00 p.m. after the concluding keynote. Follow live tweets leading up to and from the event - #TAFWriteNow2024   #TAFNC_Celebrating20Years. 

    *Early* registration runs Feb. 1 through Mar. 31 (and includes a special gift) for $109.

    *Late* registration runs Apr. 1 through Apr. 25 at 5:00 p.m. for $119.

    *Walk-in* registration will be available on conference day for $119.

    Registration includes all conference activities, coffee during morning registration, a catered box lunch and door prizes.

     

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    Click thru to select your ticket, lunch and session options. Then pay securely online; we accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB and Diners Club credit and debit cards.     Sessions will fill on a first-come first-served basis.

    Refund policy: Registrations, minus a $15 administrative fee, will be refunded through April 7, 2024. No refunds will be offered after that date. Refund requests must be made via email to DVAUGHAN@MINDSPRING.COM. If you have any conference-related questions, please call 919-888-8198.

  • What Presenters Are Saying About the Write Now! Conference

  • "The whole affair was a big gift to all the writers who participated -- well-organized and with really useful presentations and panels. I know I came home with a full notebook!"  -Philip Gerard (1955-2022), Award-Winning Author/Editor/Professor, Nonfiction Guest of Honor, Write Now! 2022

  • "TAF's Write Now! Conference was inspiring. This intimate event was packed with professionals dedicated to their craft who brought insights across so many writing styles and genres, great questions to my session, and enthusiasm throughout the entire day. I made great connections that I know will last, and I look forward to going back!"  -Kris Spisak, Author/Editor/Creative Strategist, Write Now! 2019 presenter

     

  • "I had a terrific experience as a Write Now! presenter in 2012 and 2014. Both sessions were well attended by participants eager to learn, and I gleaned just as much from them. Likewise, I attended the sessions of my co-presenters and learned quite a bit. TAF recruits top-notch talent to speak on a variety of topics, and I don't know anyone who leaves feeling less than motivated and looking forward to the next one. I hope to have the opportunity to present again soon." -Novelist Elisa Lorello, consecutive Write Now! presenter

  • "The Write Now! Conference is incredibly informative and well-organized. Writers from across a range of fields get to network and learn practical knowledge to advance their careers. An inspiring day gathering with other creatives!"  -John Claude Bemis, Author, consecutive Write Now! presenter

     

  • "Presenting at Write Now! was such a rewarding experience. The conference was well-organized, the attendees were friendly and eager to learn, and the sessions covered a wide range of valuable subjects. Writers of any level of experience would find the conference quite worthy of their time."  -Paula Murphey, Managing Editor of Scout Life Magazine, Nonfiction Guest of Honor, Write Now! 2019

     

  • "Write Now! is an excellent, energizing and well-run conference. Participants were deeply engaged and engaging. I loved everything about the conference and am glad for the connections and memories I made during that wonderful day." -Novelist Donna Gephart, Fiction Guest of Honor, Write Now! 2017

  • "Write Now attendees are such a smart, interesting, inspiring group of writers. I'm so glad I got to meet them! The whole event is so well-organized and fun -- I was really impressed with the depth and breadth of the sessions, and with the exciting conversations happening all day long." -Sarah Smith, Executive Editor, Prevention Magazine, Nonfiction Guest of Honor, Write Now! 2017

     

  • "The Write Now panels offer excellent learning opportunities and the day-long conference is a great way to network with North Carolina writers." -Scott Myers, Assistant Professor at DePaul University School of Cinematic Arts, Founder of Screenwriting Master Class, former screenwriting lecturer at UNC-Chapel Hill, and consecutive Write Now! presenter

  • "I'm always impressed and humbled by the talent in TAF, and the willingness of members to share their knowledge and experience so generously. Today was no exception. The virtual conference speakers were prepared, polished and professional, and the organizers/moderators kept everything running smoothly." 
    -Jenni Hart, Copywriter, Content Marketer, Certified Copyeditor, and Writing Instructor, Write Now! 2017 presenter