Conferences, Conventions, Workshops,
Festivals, Retreats, and Seminars
ONGOING EVENTS
INTERNATIONAL/GLOBAL (OUTSIDE OF USA)
Paris Cafe Writing - Workshops
Ireland Writer Tours - Conferences
Anam Cara's Workshop Retreats - Ireland
NORTHEAST USA
Liberty States Fiction Writers - New Jersey - Conference / Workshops
Murphy Writing - Workshops / Retreats
Algonkian - Writers Conference / Events / Retreats
USA MIDWEST
Storytelling Arts of Indiana - Programs / Events
USA SOUTH
Florida Writers Association - Conferences / Workshops / Webinars
USA WEST
Ike's Canyon Ranch- Nevada- Workshops / Retreats / Residencies
Pacific Northwest Writer's Association - Washington, workshops / annual conference / contests
Hugo House - Seattle, WA - workshops
Write 253 - Pierce County, Washington - workshops for teens / poetry slam for teens
Ike's Canyon Ranch- Nevada- Workshops / Retreats / Residencies
Pacific Northwest Writer's Association - Washington, workshops / annual conference / contests
Hugo House - Seattle, WA - workshops
Write 253 - Pierce County, Washington - workshops for teens / poetry slam for teens
Willamette Writers - Oregon - workshops / conference
Cascade Writers - Washington - workshops
Clarion West - Washington - SF, speculative workshops
Clarion West - Washington - SF, speculative workshops
West Coast Writers Conferences (WC2) - Los Angeles
Get Writing Again - Workshops
Book Passages - Conferences
The Village Writing School - Workshops
San Francisco Writers Conference - California - annual conference / resources
MULTIPLE CITY ONGOING EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS
Anne Wylie’s Master Classes - Workshops
Anne Wylie’s Master Classes - Workshops
Writeaways - Retreats
Break Into Fiction - Workshops
Storymaking - Workshops / Seminars
Writing Day Workshops - Touring the United States year-round
[SCBWI] Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators - Conference / Events
[SCBWI] Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators - Conference / Events
For
more links to writer's conferences, workshops, and festivals check out these
links:
Shaw Guides: Guide to Writers Conferences & Writing Workshops
International Directory of Writing Workshops, Conferences & Book Festivals
[AWP] Association of Writers & Writing Programs Directory
Shaw Guides: Guide to Writers Conferences & Writing Workshops
International Directory of Writing Workshops, Conferences & Book Festivals
[AWP] Association of Writers & Writing Programs Directory
Publishing...and Other Forms of Insanity
Best Book Festivals
UPCOMING EVENTS
January
1/31 - 2/2 - SCBWI (Children's literature) In-Person Conference in New York - https://www.scbwi.org/events
February
2/6 - 9 San Francisco Writers Conference
2/21 - 22 - SCBWI (Children's literature) Virtual Conference - https://www.scbwi.org/events
2/21 - 23 - Writer's Digest Romance Writing Virtual Conference
2/23 - 26 - American Booksellers Association Winter Institute in Denver, Colorado.
March
3/7 - 15 - SXSW Film and writers festival in Austin.
3/13 - 16 - Left Coast Crime in Denver, Colorado.
3/21 - 23 - Writer's Digest Virtual Mystery and Thriller Convention.
3/26 - 30 - New Orleans Literary Festival in New Orleans.
3/29 - The Pre-Quill Conference in West Valley City (Salt Lake City), Utah.
March 30 - April 1 - Social Media Marketing Conference in San Diego, California.
Publications
There are dozens of publications geared toward writers. Almost all publications have a digital presence and some still produce physical magazines and newsletters. The admins are providing this list as a service to writers but not as an endorsement of any group or organization. Some of the publications require a subscription or membership in the sponsoring organization. Nearly all online writing groups have links to articles and information useful to writers of all levels.
Magazines for Writers
Many magazines offer great discounts for new
subscriptions and include online access to additional
resources. Check out their online sites before spending
money for a print publication to see if it's a good fit.
Many magazines offer great discounts for new
subscriptions and include online access to additional
resources. Check out their online sites before spending
money for a print publication to see if it's a good fit.
Online Writing Groups Providing Writing Resources
and Links to Markets and Craft Articles
The Burry Man Writers Center
The Purdue Owl Writing Lab
Professional Organizations That Publish Journals or Bulletins
Many of these groups require membership fees before
you can receive their publications.
and Links to Markets and Craft Articles
The Burry Man Writers Center
The Purdue Owl Writing Lab
Professional Organizations That Publish Journals or Bulletins
Many of these groups require membership fees before
you can receive their publications.
Professional Organizations That Are International/Global
Writers Organizations and Groups
These links provide more links to online writing groups,
many of whom are free compared to expensive
print magazines or professional organizations.
WritersCafe
Sqidoo Writers Groups
Absolute Write
Links to Lists of Literary Magazines
Many publications on this list are markets for writing,
but some also offer instruction.
Every Writer's Resource
EWR Big List
Sarah Allen: Paying Gigs for Writers
Books That Help You Get Found Online
Search Word Pro
These links provide more links to online writing groups,
many of whom are free compared to expensive
print magazines or professional organizations.
WritersCafe
Sqidoo Writers Groups
Absolute Write
Links to Lists of Literary Magazines
Many publications on this list are markets for writing,
but some also offer instruction.
Every Writer's Resource
EWR Big List
Sarah Allen: Paying Gigs for Writers
Books That Help You Get Found Online
Search Word Pro
