Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs, Business & Workforce Development, Cultural & Social, Education & Lifelong LearningProgram Description
Event Details
HOMEGROWN 2025
Hancock County Library System and Harrison County Library System have partnered with the University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Park Campus to present a full-day literary arts conference focused on writers, aspiring writers, authors & their books.
— A series of Authors’ Panels will be presented Saturday, February 1, 2025.
This event is free & open to the public.
Pitch Sessions for Writers & Aspiring Writers
This is your opportunity to interact with and pitch your work, manuscripts , and/or, ideas to literary experts — publishers & literary agents who will provide honest, professional, & useful feedback. Pitch sessions are limited to 15-20 minutes.
Space is limited for pitch sessions, so reserve your spot today by completing the online form.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Required
Space is limited, registration is required to attend.
Photography & Filming
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