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In between, create your own learning experience by selecting two workshops from six options highlighting different genres\u2014fiction-writing with Patricia McNair, blogging with well-known visual artist and blogger, Philip Hartigan, playwrighting with Anne-Marie Oomen, poetry with Teresa Scollon, book proposals with Heather Shumaker, and cinematic writing with Lesley Tye. Explore publishing options with a panel of authors including Mardi Link, Heather Shumaker, and Aaron Stander. Read about our <a title=\"Instructor Biographies\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nmc.edu\/resources\/extended-education\/events\/writers-conference\/presenters.html\">instructor biographies<\/a> and their published works and accomplishments throughout their career. The finale is a feast of words as presenters share excerpts from their work.<\/p>\n<p>The event is in collaboration with Michigan Writers. Luncheon and materials are included. 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