Saturday
Morning Sessions
ON SITE REGISTRATION OPENS AT 8:30
Coffee and Tea will be served throughout the day
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Welcome & Announcements
Location: WILLOW
Registration is open from 8:30 AM till noon.
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Stuart Rosebrook
Location: WILLOW
Topic: Don't Quit Your Day Job: Is There a Future in Writing Western History and Fiction?
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
Stuart Rosebrook
Location: WILLOW
Topic: Future Shock: The Future of Writing Western History and Fiction. How Will We Adapt to the Future?
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: Crafting Characters No One Will Forget
J.C. Fields
Location: WILLOW
Topic: Digging Deeper Into Amazon Ads
David Williams
Location: HICKORY
Topic: They Lie, You Smile: Interview and Interrogation Techniques that Work in the Real World
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
Jon Chandler
Location: WILLOW
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Topic: The Story Song: The Melding of Literature and Music
Linda Apple
Location: OAK
Topic: Writing Your Dash: Drawing Inspiration from Life
Sharon Kizziah-Holmes
Location: Hickory
Topic: Elements of Romance
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Session Break
Be sure to visit the author tables, meet authors & check out their books!
4:00 PM ~ 5:00 PM
Sessions Wrap-up with Chrissy & Linda
Our OCW family gathering!
Location: WILLOW
Once you've attended OCW, we consider you part of our writing family.
During this time together Chrissy and Linda want to answer any questions you may have about the conference. We'd also like to hear your suggestions for next year.
This is also your opportunity to brag! We want to hear about your accomplishments since we met last! Finally, let us know what you hope to achieve in 2025.
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We appreciate you being a part of us here at OCW!
Evening Activities
Open: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Happy Hour (Cash Bar)
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Awards Banquet (Awards to be presented at 8pm you may attend the awards even if you do not attend the banquet)