What is it?
On Thursday, we feature longer workshops following three separate tracks—for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Writers.  These are not part of the regular conference, but an add-on day.

     • Morning Beginner: It’s a scary world out there and you have a story screaming to be told.  Let Angel Smits help you identify the tools and skills you need to be a writer.
     • Morning Intermediate: Now that you have a story, you need to learn how to present the idea to editors and agents.  Learn and practice pitching with Linda Rohrbough.
     • Morning Advanced: Award-winning author, Carol Berg presents an Advanced Revisions workshop for advanced writers with several manuscripts under their belts.

• Afternoon Sessions--choose from:
     o Collages with Barb Samuel where you’ll learn to conceptualize your ideas with images.
     o Improve with Improv with Bonnie Hagan and Chris Mandeville where you’ll learn--and experience--the benefits of "improv” writing.      
     o PPWC-TV Media Workshop where you’ll learn about using the media to your advantage with Susan Mitchell, Ron Heimbecher, and Deb Courtney.

When and where is it?
Thursday, April 22 at the Marriott.  Registration opens at 8:30 am and the first workshop is at 9:00 am.  No lunch is provided, but the Marriott will feature an optional $10 buffet in the restaurant.  Workshops will conclude approximately 5 pm.

How do I sign up?
This Thursday-only day is open to the general public and is discounted for conference attendees.  You can sign up for this program by itself or with the conference.

Bonus: 
T-3 attendees who also sign up for the conference will receive their registration materials early and have early access to the pitch and R&C desks for possible assignment changes.