The Fifth Annual
Hollihock Writers
Conference 2020
Oct 23-25, 2020
(VIRTUAL EVENT ON HOPIN.TO)
The Conference
WRITE | INSPIRE | EDUCATE | NETWORK
Theme: Words Without Action.
VIRTUAL: Oct 23-25, 2020
2020 Featured Presenters:
Keynote speakers include Pulitzer Prize-winning author Paul Harding (Tinkers, Enon), New York Times best-selling authors Morgan Jerkins (This Will Be My Undoing, Wandering in Strange Lands), and Lily King (Euphoria, Writers & Lovers, The Pleasing Hour).
Featured readers include award-winning science fiction author P. Djéli Clark (The Black God's Drums, Ring Shout), debut novelist Miranda Popkey (Topics of Conversation), Enzo Silon Surin (When My Body Was a Clinched Fist), and J Albert Mann (The Degenerates).
Join published authors, educators, and industry professionals as we virtually explore all aspects of the writing life. Over this three-day conference, take part in discussions about the literary world of creative writing, poetry, and non-fiction; attend panels to learn tips on finding an agent and writing query letters; get your hands dirty in workshops and master classes; and hear professional writers share their work.
Hollihock welcomes writers in any phase of their literary life, from beginners intimidated by the blank page, to published professionals looking for a network of fellow creative thinkers to share ideas.
Immerse yourself in the creative world for a wonderful weekend of education and inspiration surrounded by a community with a passion for writing.
2019 Featured Speakers/Readers:
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Mona Awad
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Lillian-Yvonne Bertram

About Hollihock
What is Hollihock?
We are about growing a strong writing community one year at a time. Hollihock is a three-day writers conference held in New Bedford, MA. All of our authors and presenters have a strong connection to the New England area because we believe that strengthening our community is the best way to improve personal growth.
Conference
Participants
Author
Readings
30
200
Writing
Sessions
60
Professional
Presenters
40
2020 Presenters: To Be Announced
Previous Presenters
Proud to celebrate writers from across New England.
2020 Virtual Tickets
Honing your writing craft shouldn't cost you a fortune.
Hollihock's mission is to provide high-quality educational sessions taught by industry professionals from top colleges and universities at an affordable price.
Only 3-day passes are offered for our 2020 virtual event.
$89
General
3-Day Pass
$59
General
Student Pass
$39
General
1-Day Pass
Receive a 3-day pass to the event that includes the keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, readings, & classes.
Students receive a 3-day pass to the event that includes the panel discussions, workshops, readings, classes & open mic.
Receive a 1-day pass to the event that includes the panel discussions, workshops, readings, classes, & open mic.