Conference

Red, White and Clues

June 6, 2026 8:30 AM
Mount Pleasant Civic Center, 1800 N. Jefferson St. Mount Pleasant, TX

Join NETWO for Red, White and Clues, our 2026 Spring Writers Conference dedicated to the art of writing suspense.  

Award‑winning speakers will explore pacing, tension, character stakes, and the craft techniques that keep readers turning pages. Whether you’re polishing a manuscript or starting something new, you’ll gain practical tools you can use immediately. Connect with fellow writers, exchange ideas, and build your creative network in a welcoming, craft‑focused environment.

Our featured speakers will guide you through techniques that create tension, deepen intrigue, and keep readers hooked from the first clue to the final reveal.

Come learn, connect, and sharpen your craft in a supportive community of storytellers.

Complete the registration form below and come join the fun!

Winners of the First Chapter Contest will be announced, and Passion Readers Literary Society will also announce their winners for 2026.

Limited scholarships are available. For infomation on scholarships, contact Jean Pamplin 903/305-8023

Cost of Conference is $55.00 per person and includes a box lunch. Use the QR Code below to pay. Fee can be paid at the door, but  Pre registration is preferred. There will be door prizes, snacks and box lunch provided.

Speakers:

Richard Santos

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Carolyn L. Dean

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James R. Callan

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Jesse Boulden

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Ranger Brian Hemati

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