Writers Association of Northern Appalachia Conference
Schedule
Fri, 19 Sep, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 20 Sep, 2025 at 10:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Scottish Rite Cathedral in Wheeling, WV | Wheeling, WV
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The Writers Association of Northern Appalachia (WANA) Annual Conference is happening Sept. 19–20 at the historic Scottish Rite Cathedral in Wheeling, WV—and you’re invited!What to Expect:
✨ Keynote by Pittsburgh’s punk rock poet Jan Beatty
🎶 Live music from Sue Powers & Jeff Berman
🎤 Open Mic + performance by The Women of Appalachia Project
📚 Dozens of sessions, a cocktail hour, and connection with writers from across the region!
📆 Early-Bird Registration Extended to Aug. 10!
Register now: https://writersassociationofnorthernappalachia.org/...
📖 Check out the draft program: https://tinyurl.com/WANA2025Program
WANA Members! Want to sell your books at the conference and upcoming events like:
– WV Book Festival
– Western Maryland Indie Lit Fest
– Appalachian Studies Conference
– (and maybe AWP!)
We only keep $1 per book to cover fees.
Not a member yet? Join for just $25/year: https://writersassociationofnorthernappalachia.org/
Not ready for the full weekend?
Join us Friday only for a $5 donation—see The Women of Appalachia Project perform and read your work at Open Mic! All donations go directly to the performers.
#WANA2025 #AppalachianWriters #WheelingWV #NorthernAppalachia #JanBeatty #WomenOfAppalachia #WANACommunity
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Where is it happening?
Scottish Rite Cathedral in Wheeling, WV, 83 14th St, Wheeling, WV 26003-3405, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
