Photos by Shirin McArthur
The Southwest Festival of the Written Word concluded its free presentations on Sunday with nine additional talks, ranging from freelance writing and the state of the publishing industry to the art of book design and writing song lyrics. The next SWFWW will be held in Silver City in 2017.
Southwest Festival of the Written Word on Sunday 100415
Southwest Festival of the Written Word on Sunday 100415
Book designer Ann Lowe comments on a book cover
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Southwest Festival of the Written Word on Sunday 100415
Paul Hotvedt and Ann Lowe listen to a question from a member of the audience
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Southwest Festival of the Written Word on Sunday 100415
Book designer Paul Hotvedt explains the production details for one of his more elaborate projects
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Southwest Festival of the Written Word on Sunday 100415
Lee Abbott prepares to read a short story
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Southwest Festival of the Written Word on Sunday 100415
John Gist talks about how writing queries have changed in recent years
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Tim Matthes shares stories of life as a freelance writer
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Evangeline Parsons-Yazzie answers a question from the audience
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Southwest Festival of the Written Word on Sunday 100415
From left, Stella Pope Duarte, Evangeline Parsons-Yazzie and Denise Ch+?vez take turns discussing their life as writers
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Denise Ch+?vez talks about the presence of her book subjects in her life
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