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    The Muse & the Marketplace

    Jun 18, 2019 4 minutes
    BY MELISSA HART

    Sonya Larson believes diversity at writing conferences is crucial. As the director of The Muse & the Marketplace, a three-day event hosted by Boston’s famed GrubStreet creative writing center, she’s committed to highlighting a diverse lineup of presenters, agents, and editors.

    “This reflects the world we live in, and it’s so important for the art we’re making,” she explains. “The feedback and perspectives that a varied community of writers can give one another on their work is essential and will continue to produce fantastic books.”

    Every April, 800 participants gather at the Park Plaza Hotel

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