Join authors from Split/Lip Press for an offsite reading at Vox Populi Art Gallery in Philadelphia.

Exploring personal histories, secrets, and experiences in personal essays can be an overwhelming task. It may be easier to retreat into the familiar versus bringing depth and detail to our […]

Stop by Table 1039 during AWP 2023 to chat and get your book signed!

AWP offsite reading featuring Athena Dixon, Tucker Leighty-Phillips, Melissa Matthewson, Mary Lynn Reed, Nancy Stohlman, and Zach VandeZande

Celebrate Indie Bookstore Day at Inkwood Books in Haddonfield, NJ with a special reading by FOUR local indie press authors! We’ll have refreshments, a great group of book lovers, and […]

It’s hard to know when an essay is done. Harder yet is knowing that an essay is not done, but having little idea how to finish it, how to fix it, or […]

Writers often think of the importance of growing their writing resume primarily in the context of increasing their income stream. While a bigger paycheck may result, we’ll talk about how expanding your […]

Details forthcoming There will be an open mic with a limited number of slots, so arrive early to grab yours! There will be broadsides available after the reading and there […]

This is the online version of our ever-popular in-person event! It will feature debut CNF authors, followed by a special guest reading and then a panel discussion.The evening will feature […]

Conversations and Connections is a one-day writer’s conference that brings together writers, editors, and publishers in a friendly, supportive environment. The conference is organized by Barrelhouse magazine, and has been […]

Join us at the book launch for Athena Dixon’s most recent book, The Loneliness Files. She will be in conversation with local author Emma Copley Eisenberg. $5 suggested donation

Join us for an in-person book launch event with Akron-native Athena Dixon, author of The Loneliness Files. Enjoy Athena Dixon in conversation with Brittany LaPointe of the University of Akron Press, […]