Write on the Sound, a regional favorite, is a 2 1/2-day writing conference presented by the City of Edmonds Arts Commission. This well-established conference, focused on the craft of writing, offers an affordable experience for writers of all levels, with a variety of intimate high quality workshops at the Frances Anderson Center in Edmonds (700 Main Street).

Pre-conference critique sessions and in-depth workshops are offered on Friday. The weekend conference continues with Saturday and Sunday workshops, a keynote address, and manuscript critique appointments. Saturday evening the Edmonds Arts Commission hosts a meet-and-greet reception including a book signing event. An onsite bookstore features works by conference presenters, plus other writing resources. Challenge yourself this year and enter the conference writing contest! The 2011 Writing Contest Theme is "Remnants" – for more information click here.

Conference attendance limited to about 200 participants.

Edmonds is a town of 40,000 located on the shores of Puget Sound about 20 minutes north of Seattle, 45 minutes from SeaTac airport. With outstanding views of the water and the Olympic mountains to the west, Edmonds has a charming downtown including boutiques, travel specialties, galleries and restaurants. Known as an arts community, Edmonds is also home to outstanding performing and visual arts and a historic museum.

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