Dear Community, Despite concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, we have decided to hold our annual Arkadelphia Writing Conference this week. We have made this decision in consultation with public health authorities and feel confident that it is possible to move forward with minimal risk if everyone follows the below protocols in their interactions with other conference-goers: When engaging in greetings and salutations of any kind at the conference, please refrain from handshakes or hugging. We encourage you to utilize creative alternatives like fist bumps, hip bumps, and literal elbow rubbing. When engaging in sexual relations with someone at the conference,…