This is the 19th year for the TMW Annual Conference. The two day conference begins with a reception on Thursday night and concludes Saturday night with the Awards Banquet. Attendees have the option to participate at various levels from attending a single session to attending all sessions, receptions, and the awards banquet. In addition to workshops, the conference includes exhibits from publishers, presses, and other industry related businesses, a book store in the Writer's Block, readings from last year's contest winners, manuscript evaluations, and contests. The writing contest is open to everyone whether attending or not, with a special division for students.