Welcome to the New Orleans Writers' Conference (NOWC), the most unique conference of its kind in the nation. The Conference has united aspiring writers and top editors and agents, generated bylines and launched successful careers.

The 2005 New Orleans Writers’ Conference and its staff is deeply indebted to all the people who donated time and services to make this an unforgettable event. Without their contributions, the conference would not have been possible.

 

SPECIAL THANKS

 

The New Orleans Writers’ Conference,

a 501(C)6 educational, nonprofit program was made possible by the

 New Orleans Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc.

and J. Stephen Perry, President & CEO.

 

 

 

A THOUSAND THANKS

 

Britton Trice…Carol Gelderman…

Julia Reed…Bonnie Warren…

Andrea Thornton…Mrs. Walker Percy…

Susan Larson…Diana Pinckley…

Marda Burton…Lisa Sins…

Rachel Douglas…Ken Wells…

Pershing Wells…The New Yorker Magazine…

Melissa Knight

 

AND A VERY SPECIAL THANKS

 

to Gunter and Evelyn Preuss of

Broussard’s Restaurant, for providing

an enchanting location for the Friday night Gala,

and for their continuing generosity.

 

 

2005 NOWC STAFF

 

Beverly Gianna

Stephanie Reynolds

Christine DeCuir

Erica Papillion

Anne Buescher