We’re excited to announce the schedule for the writer sessions that will be held on the morning of GRNW 2014 in Seattle on September 20!

Six 45-minute discussion sessions will be held on the 4th floor of the Seattle Public Library from 10:15am – 12:00pm

it’s an AWESOME line-up of discussion exploring different topics related to queer romance writing, from working with libraries to world-building to how to market your work.

Check out a quick view of what’s going on below, and see the full description for all the morning writer discussion sessions, including panelists and topic descriptions.

10:15am – 11:00am: Writing Discussions Series 1

• Ask a Librarian!
• The Do’s and Don’ts of Marketing and Author Persona
• The Wonders of World-Building!

11:10am – 11:55am: Writing Discussions Series 2

• Writing Diversity – What to look for and what to ask?
• All the Things you wanted to ask an Editor (but were afraid to ask)
• The Mystery Panel! Writing Mysteries and Suspense

View the full descriptions for these sessions.

But that’s not the only programming for the morning! (We’re going to busy!)

10:30am – 12:00pm: GRNW Reader Meet-Up!

Join us in the Microsoft Auditorium on the 1st floor of the Seattle Public Library for a rollicking meet-up as readers gather to gab about their favorite books and authors. This meet-up will include time for meeting new people, LOTS of giveaways and free books, games, and more!

(You won’t forget the awesomeness that will be the Character Type Love Match! Who will be the top couple to win???? Come find out!)

10:30am – 12:00pm: Pitch Sessions with Publishers

Have a story to pitch? Come pitch at GRNW! We are hosting seven publishers who are accepting appointments to hear pitches from authors. Publishers participating are: Bold Strokes Books, Decadent Publishing, Dreamspinner Press, eXtasy Books, Harmony Ink Press, Less Than Three Press, and MLR Press.

Please visit the GRNW Pitch Sessions page for more info and to make an appointment. (Appointments are required to participate in the pitch sessions.)

Time slots are still available for pitch sessions! Come grab yours now. 😀

And there’s more???

That’s right! GRNW is a full day of activities, and you won’t want to miss the afternoon programming. Come visit the 2014 Programming page to get the lowdown!