Area 5 News
Posted By:
Rob Teplitz
Posted On: 2026-05-23T13:35:46Z
Friends:
MEMBER NEWS
Several Area Fivers appeared on recent episodes of Sunbury Press' podcast to discuss their work:
The Voices of the Pennwriters Conference, Part 1 -- A Sunbury Press Books Show Special
"Three Rivers Home" Author Lara Brenckle Malmont Debuts on Milford House Mysteries & Histories
Please send me your good writing news to be included in upcoming newsletters. I know we have a talented group. Do you have a new book coming out? Have you won a writing award? Let us share your joy!
ONLINE COURSES
The June online course is Sit & Write: Begin with Kate Brenton and Claudine Wolk. It meets Wednesday evenings from 7-8 pm.
Annette Dashofy is also holding an online intensive class, Creating 3-Dimensional Characters, on Saturday, June 27 from 12-3pm.
The July online course is Make Your Characters Memorable with Kathy Otten. It meets Monday evenings from 6-8 pm.
August class: pending
September class: pending
The October online course is Long Story Short: The Fundamentals of Crafting a Short Story with Derek Tyler Attico. It meets Tuesday evenings from 7-8:30 pm.
The November online course is A Freelancer Prepares with Timons Esaias. It meets Tuesdays from 7:30-9 pm.
HELP WANTED
We are looking for conference coordinators for the annual conference in May 2028 in Lancaster. Please let President Dan Arndt know if you are interested: president@pennwriters.org.
PW SOCIAL MEDIA
You can follow Pennwriters on the following social media platforms:
Facebook: Pennwriters and also Pennwriters Presents
Instagram: penn_writers
Twitter: @Pennwriters
Blue Sky: @pennwriters.bsky.social
Write well. Be well.
Rob Teplitz
Area 5 Representative