May 4, 2026
My contact info: sallybosco@gmail.com
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The In Your Write Mind Writers Conference is taking place June 25-28 at Seton Hill U in Greensburg, PA.
Want to get your writing mojo back? Attend Seton Hill U’s In Your Write Mind Writers conference. $120 for the entire weekend event!
Included with Registration:
- A FREE TABLE at our book signing on Sat, June 27th
- A live “Embrace What Haunts You” audio experience by Palimpsest Productions
- Agent pitch sessions
- Over 30 writing-related classes
- Ghost Tour of the historic Seton Hill U campus
- Open mic night
Who: In Your Write Mind is a writers conference that is organized by the alumni of the Writing Popular Fiction MFA program at Seton Hill University.
What: The conference is open to the public and features writing-related classes, agent pitch sessions, a book signing, an open mic and other special events. Admission for the entire conference is $120.00. Register here: https://alumni2.setonhill.edu/e/2026-iywm/
When: June 25-28, 2026.
Where: The workshop takes place at the scenic campus of Seton Hill University in Greensburg, PA. – 1 Seton Hill Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601
Why: It’s a great way to network, gain new writing and publishing info, get inspired and jump-start your writing.
Special Guests:
Author Guest of Honor: Jonathan Auxier
JONATHAN AUXIER is a NYT Bestselling author of strange stories for strange children. His spooky novel The Night Gardener was a Junior Library Guild selection, an ABA IndieNext pick, and winner of the TD Book Prize and ILA Book Award. His historical fantasy Sweep received six starred reviews as well as the Governor General’s Award, Charlotte Huck Award, and Sydney Taylor Award. His lasted novel, The War of the Maps, is the third and final installment in the beloved Vanished Kingdom series. He lives in Pittsburgh with his family and their adorable pet umbrella.
Palimpsest is a serial fiction podcast, and each season is a new story to “embrace what haunts you.” If you’re interested in serial fiction, writing fiction for podcasts, or just podcasts in general, don’t miss this! Jamie and Hayley will be presenting a live audio experience for conference guests, and Jamie will be on our schedule of presenters.
Author Ethan Joella will speak during our Sat evening book signing event. In addition to being a bestselling author, Joella is also an alum of the Writing Popular Fiction program! He is the author of A Little Hope, which was a Read with Jenna Bonus Selection; A Quiet Life; The Same Bright Stars; and The Top of the World. He lives in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, with his wife and two daughters. Along with an interview and Q&A session, there will be a book signing and reception, with books for sale at the event.
Guest Agent (Virtual), Michaela Whatnall, Dystel, Goderich & Bourret
Michaela Whatnall joined the agency’s West Coast office in 2019. They received a degree from Emory University in English and linguistics, completed the Columbia Publishing Course, and have experience in school & library marketing, bookselling, and reviewing for trade publications. In 2023, Michaela was named a Publishers Weekly Star Watch Honoree in recognition of their work as an agent at Dystel, Goderich & Bourret. Michaela approaches agenting with eagerness and passion, and is excited to continue building the careers of their existing clients as well as discovering new books to champion.
Represents: They are most strongly interested in finding middle grade and young adult projects of all genres; upmarket adult fiction; and grounded fantasy. Michaela is also open to select adult romance; narrative nonfiction for both children and adults; graphic novels; and picture books.
For more information, please visit Michaela’s Manuscript Wishlist page.
Guest Agent (Virtual), Rachel Beck, Liza Dawson Assoc
Rachel Beck joined Liza Dawson Associates in 2020 after working at a boutique literary agency for 4 years. She has been in the publishing industry since 2009 and worked at Harlequin editing romance novels for nearly 6 years before transitioning her skills to the agent world in order to be an advocate and champion for authors. She lives outside of Pittsburgh with her husband, three young children, and an endlessly entertaining cat.
Represents: Women’s fiction, romance, historical fiction, non-genre, spec fic, magical realism, young adult. For more details, visit her agency page.
Come for the writing, stay for the community. Whether you’re a professional or a beginner, you’ll find your people at IYWM.
Keep up with events on the In Your Write Mind website. InYourWriteMind.net
Thank you!
Sally Bosco and John Fortunato
Chairs of In Your Write Mind
PDF Press Release:
In Your Write Mind Writers Workshop 
