The Philadelphia Writers’ Conference, Inc.

Philadelphia Writers' Conference, Inc.

61st Annual PWC: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 12, 13, 14, 2009

The 2009 brochure will be posted online in early 2009.

In the meantime, the 2008 is posted to show the general setup.

PWC Free Forums: 2008-09 dates still be announced

PWC 2008 Brochure: Workshops, Features, Registration, FAQ
About PWC: Board of Directors; PWC History; Community Outreach
Pen Points Newsletter:Excerpts; Packet Handouts
Rights: Overview of Rights that Affect Writers; Copyright
Writers' Webs: Web Sites of Writers Connected to PWC
Info Links: Sites Particularly Helpful to Writers
Buzzing Around: Word Play
Book Reviews: Books About Writing

Attend PWC while your family visits historic Philadelphia.
Or add a few days to your PWC experience to see it yourself.
PWC's site--Holiday Inn-- is in the historic district.
www.gophila.com/historicphiladelphia

Community Outreach
PWC board members are available for free presentations to schools, libraries, bookstores, & senior groups.
see outreach

"The Philadelphia Writers' Conference, Inc. is a non-profit organization
whose purpose is to bring writers together
for instruction, counsel, fellowship and the exchange of ideas."
- bylaws: 1949-present
PWC was founded in 1949 and incorporated as a nonprofit organizataion in 1980.

No applicant is denied attendance on the basis of race, sex, creed, handicap, or origin of birth. All applicants must be at least 18 years old. All are subject to PWC Bylaws and Standing Rules. The Conference reserves the right to make any necessary changes in schedule, programs, or leaders. If timing permits, changes will be posted online here.

Contact Information:
For inquiries: click logo for

electronic address
In requesting general information, please put "PWC info" in subject line
or
if requesting to be on the postal mailing list, put "PWC mailing list"

Phone inquiries: six10-370-446two (you can figure this out, but spammer-programs can't)

If you'd like to be on our listserv to receive e-mail notices about events, updates, etc., send an e-mail to

with "SUBSCRIBE" in the subject line. This is an opt-in program from which you can opt-out at any time.

Brochure and Registration Form are online here at Brochure.
If you would like a print version of the brochure, please send request with SASE to:
PWC Registrar, Dorothy Hoerr, 903 Brighton Avenue, Reading, PA 19606-1419

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