The Algonkian Writer Conferences organization holds several novel
writing workshops at Algonkian Park, as well as other writer events throughout the year for aspiring authors in all genres. The Algonkian philosophy emphasizes a strong syllabus, narrative craft, small group workshops, market knowledge, instruction in literary dramatic technique, and critical feedback exclusively from professionals.
Algonkian began in 2002, at Algonkian Park in
Virginia
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, part of the
Potomac Heritage Trail, then grew over time to include varied events in
New York
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, Florida, and
California
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Present faculty represent a mix of publishing house editors, experienced literary agents, TV/film industry professionals, and authors. The list includes Adam Chromy, Brendan Deneen, April Osborn, Amy Stapp, Tina Wexler, Lyssa Keusch, Tom Colgan, Paula Munier, Michael Neff, Pierce Brown, Kimberley Cameron, Hallie Ephron, Susan Breen, and
Kenneth Atchity, among many others.
The Algonkian flagship event, the New York Write to Pitch Conference, replaces the prior NY Pitch by adding meaningful new prose and narrative guidance to the core mix of novel and pitch development elements.
External links
Algonkian Writer ConferencesNew York Write to Pitch ConferenceAlgonkian Author ConnectNovel Writing on Edge
Creative writing programs
Loudoun County, Virginia
Organizations established in 2002
2002 establishments in Virginia