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What is Wordharvest?

Founded by Anne Hillerman and Jean Schaumberg, in 2002, WORDHARVEST is devoted to the art and craft of writing. From our headquarters in Santa Fe, New Mexico, we celebrate the legacy of iconic mystery author Tony Hillerman with two writing contests: the Tony Hillerman Prize for first mystery novel, and the Tony Hillerman Mystery Short Story Contest.

We also sponsor the Tony Hillerman Writers Conference—a three-day workshop that focuses not only on writing techniques but also on the business of writing. From time to time, Wordharvest also offers one-day writing intensives featuring such topics as travel writing, memoir and writing for children. Watch this video to learn more. 

 

Tony Hillerman Writers Conference

November 8-10, 2012

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We are delighted to be in Santa Fe again for the 2012 Tony Hillerman Writers Conference. Presenters include many new faces and old friends we always enjoy working with. Sign up for a First Chapter Critique/one-on-one session with the very talented Ellen Kleiner and Blessingway Author Services. Learn how to include humor in your writing with the funniest guys around – authors Richard Peck, Craig Johnson, and Steve Brewer. Join journalist/award-winning biographer James McGrath Morris and duplicate the magic of successful novelists and nonfiction writers. Register for the all day pre-conference workshop with best-selling author Jo-Ann Mapson and learn about pacing your book from start to finish. These programs and much, much more are in store for you. We look forward to seeing you at the conference.

OUR BIGGEST HITS

Among the stars who have joined the Wordharvest faculty for past conferences are:

  • Tony Hillerman (who participated from 2004-2007)
  • J.A. Jance
  • Michael McGarrity
  • Steve Brewer
  • Jonathan Kellerman
  • Faye Kellerman
  • actor Wes Studi
  • Craig Johnson
  • Margaret Coel
  • Shirley Raye Redmond
  • Suzy McKee Charnas
  • Sarah Lovett
  • Valerie Plame Wilson
  • Louis Bayard
  • Rebecca Eaton of PBS Mystery!

 

Looking for Wordharvest maven and author Anne Hillerman's books? Please Click here for Anne's site

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Wordharvest Writers Workshops | 1063 Willow Way, Santa Fe NM 87507 | Phone: 505-471-1565