The NHWP 2019-2020 Season of Events
The New Hampshire Writers’ Project serves as a resource for writers, publishers, booksellers, literary agents, educators, librarians, and readers. Need support from our community of writers? Contact us.
A full list of our programs and events:
- Workshops on a variety of topics, ranging from craft to promotion.
- Writers’ Night Out, a monthly gathering of writers in regions throughout the state.
- NHWP Literary Salons, conversations with published authors
- Three-Minute Fiction Slam is a fast-paced literary competition that challenges writers to perform original pieces of fiction in three minutes or less in front of a panel of judges.
- 603: The Writers’ Conference is the largest writing conference in New Hampshire.
- Hatbox Theatre Readings, where actors read entertaining selections from “works in progress” by three NHWP authors, with audience feedback.
- UR Writing Podcast , in which three New Hampshire authors (and guests) discuss writing tips, concerns, strategies, and insights.
- NHWP Great Leads, for NHWP Members only (use your member password to access).
NHWP Writers’ Night Out (Social)
The first Monday of every month is Writers’ Night Out. Informal gatherings are held around the state where you can meet other writers and discuss what you are working on. Find your closest group here.
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NHWP Open House (Social)Saturday September 21, 2019, 1-4pm Come join your friends at the NHWP at our autumn social and see the unveiling of our full 2018-2019 event calendar. At the Ford House on SNHU Campus (2500 N River Rd, Hooksett) |
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Promotion and Marketing for the Self-Publisher (Workshop)Saturday September 28, 2019, 10am-1pm New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, Ana E Ross shares the techniques she incorporated on Indie Book Publishing, Marketing, and Promotion to become a successful bestselling author—including, but not limited to free and paid avenues to get your books noticed by a multitude of readers, affiliate accounts with major retailers, newsletters, teasers, Facebook ads, and more. More Info… |
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Dear Agent (Workshop)Saturday September 28, 2019, 1pm-4pm Do you have a query letter ready to send, but would like a professional review before doing so? Attend NHWP’s Dear Agent workshop for a thorough review of your query letter, with suggestions on ways to improve and strengthen it. More Info… |
Hooked-The First Five Pages You Want Your Agent to Read (Webinar)Wednesday October 2, 2019, 7pm-8pm Find out what Literary Agents are looking for within the first five pages of your submission. More Info… |
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AutoCrit Software Demo (Webinar)Thursday October 3, 2019, 7pm-8pm Come join Kevin Pruemer of AutoCrit as he runs through a live demonstration of fast, efficient — but most importantly, effective — line editing using a real manuscript by a well-known author. More Info… |
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New Hampshire Literary AwardsSaturday October 5, 2019, 4-6pm Saint Anselm Jean Student Center |
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NWHP Critique Match Program (Announcement)Wednesday October 9, 2019, 12-4pm Submit your online application! More Info… |
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Poetry Part One (Webinar)Wednesday October 16, 2019, 7pm-8pm POETRY BASIC COMPONENTS WITH SMALL HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT! More Info… |
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NHWP Write-In (Social and Productivity)Saturday October 19, 2019, 9am-3pm The NHWP holds seasonal Write-Ins for its members where they can come and hang out with fellow writers at our headquarters on Southern NH University. More Info… |
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The Art of Blogging (Webinar)Wednesday September 25, 2019, 7-8pm For many writers, blogging is seen as a necessary evil to maintain an online presence and nothing more. But blogging can also be a fabulous connecting point between you and the world. A robust blog can compel people to follow you and share your words with others. More Info… |
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Building Better Book Covers (Workshop)Saturday October 26, 2019, 1:30-4:30pm With more books being published than at any point in the past, and with instant access to an overwhelming selection of choices for any one reader, effective book covers—clever, iconic, current, culturally-aware, sophisticated and memorable—are more important than ever, signaling the subject, tone, and intended audience to a potential reader, all in a few seconds or less. More Info… |
In November, NHWP Celebrates NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)!
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Building Your Historical World (Workshop)Saturday November 2, 2019, 10am-1pm How to use historical information in your storytelling. More info… |
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Diversity in Fiction (Workshop)Saturday November 2, 2019, 1:30-4:30pm In this hands-on workshop we’ll explore ideas centered around diversity. Why is diversity important in both writing and publishing? More Info… |
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Bring Your Blog to Workshop (Workshop)Saturday November 9, 2019, 10am-1pm With so many blogs out there, how do you make yours stand out and actually inspire a following of devoted readers? If you’re tasked with blogging as part of your marketing efforts for your book or brand, come to this workshop and learn some ways to better your blog for a stronger presentation and appreciative audience! More Info… |
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Unwrapping the Thriller: Behind the Scenes of Crafting Gripping, Suspense-Filled Stories that Grab Readers (Workshop)Saturday November 9, 2019, 1:30pm-4:30pm Ever wonder how authors come up with ideas for stories that create edge-of-your seat suspense, larger than life characters, and gripping plots that will have you turning the pages into the wee hours of the morning? More Info… |
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TBA (Webinar)Wednesday November 13, 2019, 7pm Ever wonder how authors come up with ideas for stories that create edge-of-your seat suspense, larger than life characters, and gripping plots that will have you turning the pages into the wee hours of the morning? More Info… |
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Writing the Monologue: Approaches to Giving Voice to the Voiceless (Workshop)Saturday December 7, 2019, 1:30-4:30pm A writer’s approach to crafting a monologue can make or break the content within it. In this seminar, students will learn varied ways to tap into the critical psyche of their characters and through these processes, deepen the overall meaning of their work. More Info… |
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NHWP Winter SocialSaturday December 14, 2019, 1-4pm Come join your friends at the NHWP at our winter social. Bring a book to contribute to the free book exchange! At the Ford House on SNHU Campus (2500 N River Rd, Hooksett) |
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The Soul of a Writer: Breaking through the clutter of blocks, stress and self-doubt to write with intent and authenticity. Part One (Workshop)Sunday January 12, 2020, 10am-1pm This two-week, intense workshop with journalist and author Dan Szczesny will focus on working with attendees to find their raw voice and help them break down some of the key myths that prevent writers from working prolifically and achieving an authentic voice. More Info… |
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Diversity in Writing (Workshop)Sunday January 12, 2020, 1:30pm-4:30pm In this hands-on workshop we’ll explore ideas centered around diversity. Why is diversity important in both writing and publishing? More Info… |
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TBA (Webinar)Wednesday January 15, 2020, 7pm From the other side of town to the other side of the world, bringing a sense of place to your writing takes more than knowing geography: you have to get comfortable with discomfort! In this workshop, we’ll explore how to be a fish out of water – the pitfalls, dangers and joys of exploring another culture and how to turn that experience into a sellable travel essay or travelogue. More Info… |
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The Soul of a Writer Part Two. (Workshop)Saturday January 18, 2020, 10am-1pm In week two of the workshop, attendees will take center stage with a draft of the project they’ve been working on. More Info… |
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Turn Up the Heat–It’s Cold Outside. (Workshop)Saturday January 18, 2020, 1:30pm-4:30pm New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, Ana E. Ross, is known for creating strong, sensual multi-dimensional heroes and heroines who fight and love with equal passion. More Info… |
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TBA (Webinar)Wednesday January 29, 2020, 7pm-8pm From the other side of town to the other side of the world, bringing a sense of place to your writing takes more than knowing geography: you have to get comfortable with discomfort! In this workshop, we’ll explore how to be a fish out of water – the pitfalls, dangers and joys of exploring another culture and how to turn that experience into a sellable travel essay or travelogue. More Info… |
February is Romance Writing Month at the NHWP!
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Developing the Novel (Workshop)Saturday February 1, 2020, 10am-1pm In this two-part workshop, we’ll cover many of the basics it takes to begin writing your novel. Maybe you’ve written some short stories before. More Info… |
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Developing the Novel Part Two (Workshop)Saturday February 8, 2020, 10am-1pm In this two-part workshop, we’ll cover many of the basics it takes to begin writing your novel. Maybe you’ve written some short stories before. More Info… |
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Your Guide to No Problem Point of View (Webinar)Wednesday February 12, 2020, 7pm-8pm First? Second? Third? Cinematic? Omniscient? Limited? Direct Address? Before you can begin to tell your story, you need to decide how to tell it. More Info… |
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Preparing Your Manuscript Submission for an Agent’s Eyes, with Amanda Forbes Silva (Workshop)Saturday February 15, 22, and 29, 2020, 1:30-4:30pm The New Hampshire Writers’ Project is delighted to host a 3-week writers’ “retreat” where you can work your manuscript into a polished version ready for agents, professional review, and publishing consideration. More Info… |
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Master Amazon Ads to Sell Your Books (Webinar)Wednesday February 26, 2020, 7pm-8pm Your book is one among millions on the Amazon storefront. Unless Oprah just endorsed your book, there’s little chance of readers finding your book on Amazon organically. You’ll need to give it a boost through an ad. More Info… |
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Performance Reading (Workshop)Saturday February 29, 2020, 1:30pm-3:30pm Evoking the spirit behind your stories and the characters in them is essential during a public reading. This workshop will give you some basic skills to prepare for and perform a reading of your own writing. More Info… |
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Submission 101 (Workshop)Saturday March 7 2020, time TBA Participants will gain a solid knowledge of the publishing process with clear advice and procedures for a stronger final product. More Info… |
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Playwriting Workshop (Workshop)Saturday March 14 2020, time TBA What writing tasks do you want to accomplish, and how can Scrivener help? This workshop will show you how to use Scrivener. More Info… |
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FROM ABC TO YA (Workshop)Saturday March 28, 2020, time TBA Many writers have an idea for a book for younger readers but take a misstep because they are unfamiliar with conventions of the various formats available to them. More info… |
603: The Writers’ Conference (Annual Event)
Saturday April X 2020, 8am-6pm
This is the annual writers’ conference of the NHWP. More details will be released closer to the date.
NHWP Workshop and Webinar Prices: NHWP members pay $50 for a two hour in-person workshop, $65 for a three hour in-person workshop (usually with a writing exercise), and $20 for an hour long webinar. Non-members pay $70 for a two hour in-person workshop, $85 for a three hour in-person workshop (usually with a writing exercise), and $30 for an hour long webinar.
NHWP Workshop Refund Policy: Refunds (less a 10 percent processing fee) will be provided for cancellations received in writing to info@nhwritersproject.org three days before the event. Following this date, no refunds will be given, but a credit will be issued to use toward another event within one year of the date of cancellation, or you may transfer your registration to another person at no cost. To request a cancellation or to make a change, please send an email to New Hampshire Writers’ project at info@nhwritersproject.org.
NHWP Code of Conduct: Attendees must respect common-sense rules for public behavior, personal interaction, common courtesy, and respect for private property and personal space. Harassment of any kind, from intimidation to illegal behavior will not be tolerated. Violation of this policy can result in action ranging from warnings to having your membership revoked without refund to permanent banning. Action by the organization does not preclude the injured individual from pursuing whatever civil or criminal remedies as they see fit. If you feel you are being harassed, please let organizers know. You will be treated with respect, and your concerns will be taken seriously. All names involved will be kept confidential to the extent possible.
