“Augusta University's English and World Languages Department has a long history of hosting award winning authors and performers. Writers Weekend, a conference for readers and writers, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and we are delighted to host our first in-person programming since early 2020. This year's theme is "Laughter as Medicine," and will feature visiting writers Elissa Bassist and Chris Belden.”
Events below are free and open to the public.
March 16th, 7:00 PM
Reading, Conversation, Book Signing with Elissa Bassist & Chris Belden
Columbia County Library, 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd., Evans, GA 30809
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March 17th, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Workshop: "Humor Writing for People Who Are or Aren't Funny (Yet)"
University Hall, Room 170, Augusta University Summerville Campus, 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
The Book Tavern will be selling copies of Hysterical at the workshop session.
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March 17th, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
A Competitive Reading of Poetry and Prose
Readers: Ashley Beresch, Evelyn Berry, Vanessa Harris, and Danté Stewart. Judges: Elissa Bassist, Chris Belden, and Latria Graham.
The Doris Building, 930 Broad St., Augusta, GA 30901