This fall, we are thrilled to present PAGE TURNER: The 2025 Asian American Writers’ Workshop Publishing Conference, a signature program that we’ll present in-person on Sunday, November 23rd, at our event space in New York. For those unable to attend in person, the event will be available via livestream for a discounted ticket price. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to msaleh@aaww.org for assistance if you are able to join in person but the ticket price is prohibitive.

Our publishing conference will center the work and experiences of writers of color, convening experts and authors across industries and genres to share candid insights, advice, and experiences.

Check out the conference schedule below! We will announce the lineup for each panel in the coming weeks:

11:00 – 11:45 am: From Page to Screen – Screenwriting for Authors

Many novelists and poets are drawn to the screen but unsure how to navigate the jump from prose to script. This panel explores the opportunities and challenges of screenwriting, from adapting literary work to building a career in film and television. Panelists will discuss craft, collaboration, and the unique possibilities of writing for the screen.

12:00 pm – 12:45 pm: Writing the Game – Sportswriting and Literature

Sportswriting is more than scores and stats: it’s a window into identity, community, and struggle. This conversation highlights the artistry of sports journalism and memoir, where storytelling meets competition and cultural history. Panelists will examine how sports narratives shape, and are shaped by, race, belonging, and politics.

1:00 pm – 1:45 pm: Lunch Break

2:00 pm – 2:45 pm: The Machine in the Room – AI and the Future of Writing

Artificial intelligence is reshaping publishing, journalism, and creative labor, but what does it really mean for writers? This panel offers both a primer on how AI works and a candid discussion of its promises, pitfalls, and ethical stakes. Writers and technologists will reflect on how human creativity can survive amid technological change.

3:00 pm – 3:45 pm: Behind the Curtain – The Writer, the Agent, and the Editor

What does it take to bring a book into the world? This panel pulls back the curtain on the publishing process, featuring a writer, their literary agent, and their editor in conversation. Together they’ll discuss craft, revision, and the often-invisible negotiations that shape a book’s path to readers.

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Agents & Editors Happy Hour

This special networking hour offers aspiring authors a unique chance to connect with industry professionals, share their work, and build valuable relationships. Whether your manuscript is complete or you’re still refining your craft, this is your moment to explore the publishing world with support from experienced literary agents dedicated to amplifying Asian American voices.

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COMMUNITY CARE & ACCESSIBILITY

At AAWW, the safety and comfort of our community is our top priority. We invite you to practice intentionality and care in your behavior and language when engaging with our programs and with each other. Violence of any kind, including but not limited to racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, ageism, class or casteism, bigotry or bias toward religion or faith, or any action or assault against marginalized identities, is not tolerated. Those who bring harm to our community in person or online are not welcome, and will be asked to exit the space.

The event will be live streamed on Zoom for those who cannot join us in person. For those joining us in person, we are located on the 18 West 21st Street, Suite 900, there is an elevator that will take you directly to our office.