Literary Tracks
Customize your festival schedule to fit your interests!
Dive deeper into the world of words with curated Literary Tracks designed for writers, readers, and curious minds. Whether you're looking to refine your craft, explore new genres, or engage in thought-provoking discussions, these themed sessions guide you through the festival with expert-led workshops, author talks, and interactive experiences. Customize your schedule now!
Fiction
Jump into the world of fiction with a mix of bestselling authors, agents, and publishing pros. From novel drafting to historical fiction and genre exploration, these sessions are packed with insights and tips for writers at any stage.
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Story Map Part 1
Story Map Part 2
Drafting the Novel With Shelley Read and David Wroblewski
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Agent Advice with agents Kim Peticolas and Maria Whelan
Historical Fiction Panel with Karen Russell, Ramona Ausubel and Elizabeth James Gonzales. Moderated by Shelley Read
The Obstacle is the Path: Lunch Conversation for Writers
Return to the Dustbowl with Karen Russell and Ramona Ausubel
Godfather Meets Game of Thrones with Paolo Bacigalupi and Olivia Chadha
Publishing Panel from No to Yes with Olivia Chadha and Shelley Read
Fiction Workshop with Elizabeth James Gonzales
Native Writers Read with Deborah Taffa Jackson, CMarie Furhman, John Aaron Curtis, and Chris La Tray
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Possibility of Poetry Considering Verse in MG & YA Novel
Mining Your Life for Fiction with Olivia Chadha
Fiction Workshop with Shelley Read
Memoir
Get the scoop on turning personal stories into powerful memoirs. Join award-winning authors and industry experts as they share advice on shaping your experiences into compelling narratives, navigating the publishing world, and diving into the tough stuff.
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Uncovering the Unspoken with Hillary Leftwich
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Agent Advice
The Obstacle is the Path Lunch Conversation
Creating Narrative Around the Personal with Chris La Tray and Deborah Taffa. Moderated by Hillary Leftwich
Publishing Panel from No to Yes with Olivia Chadha and Shelley Read OR Journalism Journeys From Article to Book with Rebecca Boyle and Ernest Scheyder
Native Writers Read
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The Act of Self Confrontation with Deborah Taffa
Poetry
Explore the art of poetry with workshops and discussions that cover everything from environmental themes to the craft of verse. Whether you’re into nature, storytelling, or just the beauty of language, these sessions will spark your creativity.
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Environmental Poetry Workshop with Rajiv Mohabir
Power of Poetry with Erica Reid and Teow Lim Goh
Poetry Workshop [Elemental Landscapes: Writing with the Language of Snow] with CMarie Furhman
Native Writer Read
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Poetry Workshop [Possibility of Poetry Considering Verse in MG & YA Novels] with Megan E. Freeman
Poetry with Erica ReidNative Writers Read
Other Topics
Dive into a diverse mix of discussions that span wildlife conservation, literature, and beyond. These sessions bring together experts and authors to explore unique subjects, from environmental challenges to captivating stories that inspire and inform.
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Saturday, May 24
Where Will the Green Future Come From? With Ernest Scheyder and Jonathan Thompson
Environmental Poetry Workshop with Rajiv Mohabir
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Building Better Roads to Wildlife with Ben Goldfarb and Dan Flores
State of Wildlife in the West with Ben Goldfarb, Dan Flores, Sara Dant, Michael Englehard, Kevin Grange
Return of the Wolves with Eli Francovich and Nick Bowlin
Crazies with Amy Gamerman and Justin Farrell
Native Writers Read
Sunday, May 25
How Water Shapes Us with Jim O'Donnell and Jonathan Thompson
Blue Plate with Mark Easter and Laura Krantz
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Brought to you by Center for Biological Diversity
Environmental Poetry with Rajiv Mohabir
Building Better Roads to Wildlife with Ben Goldfarb and Dan Flores
State of Wildlife in the West with Ben Goldfarb, Dan Flores, Sara Dant, Michael Engelhard, Kevin Grange
Return of the Wolves with Eli Francovich and Nick Bowlin
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Friday, May 23
Wild Dark with Craig Childs
Saturday, May 24
Where Will the Green Future Come From? With Ernest Scheyder and Jonathan Thompson
Building Better Roads to Wildlife with Ben Goldfarb and Dan Flores
OR Love Has Won: America and the New Age Movement
Return to the Dustbowl with Karen Russell and Ramona Ausubel
Godfather Meets Game of Thrones with Paolo Bacigalupi and Olivia Chadha
OR Return of the Wolves with Eli Francovich and Nick Bowlin
OR Tequila Wars with Ted Genoways
The Business of Everest with Will Cockrell and Jonathan Ellsworth
Crazies with Amy Gamerman and Justin Farrell
Native Writers Read with Deborah Taffa Jackson, CMarie Furhman, John Aaron Curtis, and Chris La Tray
Sunday, May 25
How Water Shapes Us with Jim O'Donnell and Jonathan Thompson
Blue Plate with Mark Easter and Laura Krantz
