Writing in the Ozarks
October 9-11, 2025
Full information available 3/1/25
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FRIDAY
Morning Sessions
ON SITE REGISTRATION OPENS AT 8:30
Coffee and tea will be served throughout the day.
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9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Welcome & Announcements
Location: WILLOW
Note: This is a new location downstairs. An elevator is available for those who cannot manage the stairs.
Registration is open from 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM & throughout the day during scheduled breaks.
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Steven James
Location: WILLOW
Topic:
Fall in Love with the Wonder Again
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Session Break
Be sure to visit the author tables & check out their books!
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Steven James
Location: WILLOW
Topic: Throw Your Hat Over the Wall
11:30 AM - 1:30PM
Break for Lunch
Please note: Lunch is on your own
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Breakout Sessions I
Choose one breakout session
1:30 PM - 2:30PM
Susan Keene
Location: OAK
Topic: How to Write a Cozy Mystery
J.C. Fields
Location: WILLOW
Topic: Artificial Intelligence for the Indie Author
David Williams
Location: HICKORY
Topic: Drop the Pen!
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Session Break
Be sure to visit the author tables & check out their books!
Breakout Sessions II
Choose one breakout session
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Steven James
Location: WILLOW
Topic: How to Write Your Way Out of a Corner
Johnny Boggs & Micki Fuhrman
Location: HICKORY
Topic: Interview with a...?
Ellen Withers
Location: OAK
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Topic: Magic Words: How to Enchant Judges and Conjure Contest Wins
Evening Activities
Open: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Happy Hour (Cash Bar)
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Barbeque Banquet
Location: Maple & Walnut
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Entertainment
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Enjoy music by JON CHANDLER!