St. Francis Writers' Conference to Emphasize Regional Writing

The Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia (WCoNA) is coming to Saint Francis University in Loretto, Friday, March 15 through Saturday, March 16.

The program features 25 workshops and presentations on topics including poetry, voice, developing a sense of place, screenwriting, marketing your book, publishing, Appalachian heritage and history, character development, and memoir.

During the Friday evening opening, USA Today best-selling author David Poyer will offer a special presentation on writing in the age of AI.

The event, focused on building recognition for the region’s literature and hel...