American Night Writers Association Inc

Hosts an annual Beginning of Book (B.O.B.) Contest for writers, accepting the first 500 words of a manuscript from conference attendees.

Conducts workshops and classes on various writing topics, including character development, plot pacing, grammar, historical fiction, fantasy writing, query letters, and creating social media graphics for book marketing.

Conducts workshops and classes on various writing topics, including character development, plot pacing, grammar, historical fiction, fantasy writing, query letters, and creating social media graphics for book marketing.

Conducts workshops and classes on various writing topics, including character development, plot pacing, grammar, historical fiction, fantasy writing, query letters, and creating social media graphics for book marketing.

Develops workbooks and digital tools, such as _The Only Character Workbook You'll Ever Need_ and Novelio.app, to help writers craft immersive worlds, captivating characters, and gripping plots.

Provides 10-minute pitch sessions, 10-minute query consults, 20-minute manuscript consults, and 15-minute professional critiques with agents, editors, or project managers to offer feedback on query letters and manuscript pages.

Hosts an annual Beginning of Book (B.O.B.) Contest for writers, accepting the first 500 words of a manuscript from conference attendees and other writers.

Hosts an annual Beginning of Book (B.O.B.) Contest for writers, accepting the first 500 words of a manuscript from conference attendees.

Hosts an annual Beginning of Book (B.O.B.) Contest for writers, accepting the first 500 words of a manuscript from conference attendees.

Hosts an annual Beginning of Book (B.O.B.) Contest for writers, accepting the first 500 words of a manuscript from conference attendees.

Offers guidance to clients on navigating the publishing industry, leveraging expertise in publishing and experience in managing bookstores, acquiring/editing manuscripts, and directing marketing for small presses.

Organizes critique groups where writers receive feedback from mentors and other writers, and offers 15-minute one-on-one coaching sessions with faculty members and 15-minute writing coach sessions with industry professionals.

Organizes critique groups where writers submit manuscript pages for feedback from mentors and other writers, and offers professional query and manuscript consultations with agents and editors.

Organizes critique groups where writers submit manuscript pages for feedback from mentors and other writers, and offers professional query and manuscript consultations with agents and editors.

Organizes critique groups where writers submit manuscript pages for feedback from mentors and other writers, and offers professional query and manuscript consultations with agents and editors.

Offers various workshops and classes led by industry professionals covering topics such as character development, plot pacing, grammar, social media marketing, website building, point of view, historical fiction, fantasy writing, and query letter writing.

Supports author development through resources like workbooks for crafting immersive worlds and characters, and a creativity index for writers.

Hosts an annual hybrid writers conference with scheduled events, including a gala, workshops, pitch sessions, and manuscript consultations, for both in-person and virtual attendees.

Hosts an annual writers conference, a hybrid event with scheduled events, workshops, pitch sessions, and networking opportunities for both in-person and virtual attendees.

Hosts an annual writers conference, a hybrid event with scheduled events, workshops, pitch sessions, and networking opportunities for both in-person and virtual attendees.

Hosts an annual writers conference, a hybrid event with scheduled events, workshops, pitch sessions, and networking opportunities for both in-person and virtual attendees.

Provides members with access to national in-person chapters, global online chapters, a private Facebook group, an author newsletter, discounts on conferences, retreats, and workshops, editing/querying/publishing opportunities, networking opportunities, book promotion via email/Instagram, and leadership opportunities.

Provides members with access to national in-person and global online chapters, a private Facebook group, an author newsletter, discounts on conferences, retreats, and workshops, editing/querying/publishing opportunities, and book promotion via email/Instagram.

Provides members with access to national in-person and global online chapters, a private Facebook group, an author newsletter, discounts on conferences, retreats, and workshops, editing/querying/publishing opportunities, and book promotion via email/Instagram.

Provides members with access to national in-person and global online chapters, a private Facebook group, an author newsletter, discounts on conferences, retreats, and workshops, editing/querying/publishing opportunities, and book promotion via email/Instagram.

Publishes an annual anthology, with profits supporting the organization's operations.

Publishes an annual anthology, with profits supporting the organization.

Publishes an annual anthology, with profits supporting the organization.

Presents an Annual Service Award to members who have made lasting contributions to the organization.

Offers leadership opportunities for members and presents an Annual Service Award to members who have made lasting contributions to the organization.

Provides an online chapter directory with advanced search features to help individuals locate local chapters.

Provides an online chapter directory with advanced search features to help individuals locate local chapters.

Provides an online chapter directory with advanced search features to help individuals locate local chapters.

Provides an online chapter directory with advanced search features to help individuals locate local chapters.

Provides writing instruction through classes, workshops, and presentations at conferences and schools, covering topics like short fiction, writing exercises, and Common Core-aligned projects for elementary curricula.