Attending 2016 AWP Writers Conference and Bookfair
Attending 2016 AWP Writers Conference and Bookfair
Academic Year:
2015 - 2016 (June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016)
Funding Requested:
$1,880.00
Project Dates:
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Applicant(s):
Overview of the Project:
I am requesting a grant to fund my trip to the Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) Conference in Los Angeles. The conference, which runs from March 30 – April 2, 2016, will further my professional development in two key ways: through presentation of my recently published novel Mesilla, and attendance at four key panels that will facilitate both my pedagogical and creative endeavors. The primary objective for my pedagogical endeavors will be to gain training and insight in inclusivity practices in publishing. Attendance at the AWP conference will further my creative endeavors by allowing me to network with authors and publishers, take part in craft lectures, and attend panels that will deeply broaden my own knowledge of themes and arguments present in my work.