I’m delighted to return as a presenter at the 2019 San Francisco Writers Conference. The Poetry Summit is a one day event that can be purchased separate from the main conference.

Here are the Poetry Summit details:

Poetry Summit Registration and Info Table Bayview A Foyer 8:00 am-6:00 pm

Breakfast: Pub Quiz with Prizes (Dr. Andy Jones) Ballroom A 8:00-9:00 am

9:00-10:00 am
Poetry Summit Opening Session: Introducing Our Poets & Why It’s a Great Time to Be a Poet
Kim Shuck, Joan Gelfand, Chaya Bhuvaneswar, Andy Jones, Richard Loranger, Jane Ormerod, Diane Frank, Jennifer Joseph, Bruce Isaacson, Mary Mackey, Moderator: Lissa Provost,

10:15-11:15 am
Poetry Session: Craft & Editing Short Topics
Poetry as Ritual, Culture, and Warfare - Kim Shuck, 3 Sources for Inspiration & Getting into a Writing State That Works For You - Joan Gelfand, Becoming a Poet; Putting Yourself in Your Poetry - Mary Mackey, Honing Your Editing Skills & Trusting Your Instincts - Jane Ormerod, Virtuoso Editing Techniques - Diane Frank, Moderator: Richard Loranger

1:00-3:15 pm
Poetry Session: Publishing Panel, Q&A Format
Jim Azevedo of Smashwords, Diane Frank of Blue Light Press, Jane Ormerod of Great Weather for Media, Jennifer Josephs of Manic D Press, Bruce Isaacson of Zeitgeist Press, Authors: Joan Gelfand, Richard Loranger, Andy Jones, Chaya Bhuvaneswar, Moderator: Lissa Provost

3:30-4:30 pm
Poetry Session: You’ve Got a Book, Now What? Short Topics
Creating a Marketing Plan - Jennifer Josephs, Submitting to Contests, Periodicals, & Anthologies - Jane Ormerod, Giving Great Readings - Mary Mackey, Connecting to the Poetry Community - Richard Loranger, Moderator: Andy Jones

4:45-5:45 pm
Poetry Session - Ask a Poet Panel, Your Questions Answered
Kim Shuck, Joan Gelfand, Chaya Bhuvaneswar, Andy Jones, Richard Loranger, Jane Ormerod, Jennifer Joseph, Bruce Isaacson, Mary Mackey, Moderator: Lissa Provost)

Hyatt Atrium 6:00-7:00 pm
Cocktail Networking Party, The all-poet band COPUS performs (Open to SFWC & Poetry Summit Attendees, Guests of Attendees $65, pay at the Conference Registration table)

Hyatt Atrium 7:00-10:00 pm
Poetry & Jazz Party
Featuring the all-poet band COPUS, and poets Kim Shuck, Joan Gelfand, Chaya Bhuvaneswar, Andy Jones, Richard Loranger, Jane Ormerod, Diane Frank, Jennifer Joseph, Bruce Isaacson, Mary Mackey, Lissa Provost, followed by an Open Mic (Open to the Public, No Host Bar)