Plus: Upcoming You Are a Writer Events, an Evening with the 2019-2020 Writing for Justice Fellows

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In Fellowship: An Evening with the 2019-2020 Writing for Justice Fellows ([link removed][UNIQID])
Thursday, January 14, 2021 | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm ET
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Join us as we launch our third annual 2021 Writing for Justice Fellowship ([link removed][UNIQID]) , which commissions writers to develop written works of lasting merit that illuminate critical issues related to mass incarceration. Listen in on an intimate and stimulating dialogue as the 2019-2020 fellows share about their experience in the program, read from their impactful projects, and celebrate their impressive accomplishments in the fields of literature and criminal justice. RSVP here ›› ([link removed][UNIQID])
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** You Are A Writer: A Career & Craft Workshop Series ([link removed][UNIQID])
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There are more three more sessions coming up in PEN America's free online workshop series, You Are A Writer. From getting projects ready for submission to creating a platform for your work to finding an agent, these workshops provide advice and tools for launching a literary career. ASL interpretation is provided by Pro Bono ASL. Learn more » ([link removed][UNIQID])
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Shooting Your Shot: Writing, Editing, Submitting ([link removed][UNIQID])


** Wednesday 1/13
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Ready to share your work? PEN America presents a free workshop providing step-by-step guidance on preparing your fiction, nonfiction, or poetry project for submission. From assessing the readiness of your project to deciphering submission guidelines. Register here » ([link removed][UNIQID])

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Ready, Set, Go: Creating a Platform that Works for You and Your Community ([link removed][UNIQID])


** Wednesday 1/20
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In a crowded landscape, building an audience for your work and literary community is more important than ever. This hands-on session will look at what a platform is and the foundational components of the writer’s toolkit, from readings to websites. Register here » ([link removed][UNIQID])

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It Takes Two: The Author and the Agent ([link removed][UNIQID])


** Wednesday 1/27
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The ins and outs of literary representation can be difficult to decipher, particularly for those working outside of traditional pathways like MFA programs. This session will include a guide to composing a compelling query letter and tips on researching and landing an agent that is right for you. Register here » ([link removed][UNIQID])

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The PEN Ten with Robert Jones Jr.: ([link removed][UNIQID]) “A society that only wishes to produce soldiers and laborers is ill-prepared to cultivate artists. It’s a miracle that artists have been able to self-actualize under such conditions."

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The PEN Ten with Nathaniel Popkin: ([link removed][UNIQID]) “Untruth and conspiracy theories are the biggest threats to free expression in the United States today because they shatter the possibility of a shared understanding of reality."

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The PEN Ten with Deesha Philyaw: ([link removed][UNIQID]) "Writers disrupt white supremacist narratives with truer, more just narratives. Tenderness, joy, humor, and imagination are among our weapons of resistance.”

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The PEN Ten with Emily Hashimoto: ([link removed][UNIQID]) "I’m really proud to be a part of the wave of queer writers and/or writers of color publishing their books today, because for many years, the truth we had came predominantly from cis, straight white men."

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