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    By Elaine Klonicki

    Triangle Association of Freelancers, Inc. (TAF) is proud to announce Write Now! 2024, TAF’s 14th freelance writers conference on April 27. The annual spring writing symposium will be held at the McKimmon Conference & Training Center at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC. This year’s offerings include something for everyone, and not one but two keynotes!

    AMY JONES is the editor-in-chief for Writer’s Digest. Prior to that, she was the managing content director for WD Books. She is the editor of the Novel and Short Story Writer’s Market and Children’s Writer’s and Illustrator’s Market. Her keynote address is entitled “Plot Twist: How Not to Land Your Dream Job.” Amy will also present a session on how to catch and keep an editor’s attention.

    NICOLE GIVENS KURTZ is an award-winning science fiction author who has been called “a genre polymath who does crime, horror, and SFF” by Book Riot, which named her one of the 6 Black SFF Indie Writers You Should be Reading. Her keynote, “When Everything Feels Terrible, Create,” covers the importance of creativity in today’s writing environment. Nicole will also present a session on the art of short story writing.

    Additional conference presenters include:

    • DON VAUGHAN, veteran freelancer and TAF founder, who will explore how writers can turn life experience into article ideas.
    • KYLE MARIE MCMAHON, editor and writing instructor, on how to use your personal memories to create a memoir.
    • REESE RYAN, award-winning romance author, on crafting supporting characters.
    • SEAN FLYNN, longtime GQ correspondent, on the elements of a successful interview.
    • KARIN WIBERG, editor and publisher, will present a technical session on the ins and outs of self-publishing.
    • LAURA POOLE, editor, will explain how to get the most out of a style manual.

    The McKimmon Center is located at 1101 Gorman Street, in Raleigh, NC. Doors open at 8 a.m. and the conference begins with Nicole Givens Kurtz’ opening address at 9 a.m. The event concludes at 4 p.m.

    Write Now! is one of the most affordable writing conferences around. The fee is just $109 from February 1 thru March 31 (includes special gift); $119 from April 1 thru 26; and $119 at the door. Registration includes all conference activities, coffee during morning registration, a catered box lunch and door prizes.

    For more information or to register online, visit https://TAFNC.com/WriteNow.

    Write Now! provides a great opportunity to meet other writers and learn more about your craft. Writers of all levels of experience are welcome. Listen to what some previous attendees have to say:

    “Write Now! impressed me so much I became a member of TAF before I even left for home!” Arlene S. Bice, South Hill, VA

    “TAF is composed of conscientious folks who genuinely want their fellow scribblers to succeed.” Erika Hoffman, Chapel Hill, NC

    “Great opportunities for networking. I gained a greater understanding of how to approach editors.” Lisa Tomey, Raleigh, NC

    We look forward to having you join us!

    Triangle Association of Freelancers, Inc. is a nonprofit organization serving independent nonfiction and fiction writers throughout North Carolina. Founded in 2003, TAF is committed to educating, mentoring, and promoting both aspiring and established writers by connecting them with fellow writers and the vital resources and services available to them. TAF advocates for fair compensation of writers and content creators, as well as the ongoing professional development of those in the writing profession. To those ends, TAF hosts monthly meetings featuring guest speakers presenting on a diverse array of topics and presents an annual writers conference each spring.