Conference Insider: Bouchercon World Mystery Convention
Authors, fans, and industry professionals flock to this four-day celebration of crime fiction. Read More “Conference Insider: Bouchercon World Mystery Convention”
Conferences, Residencies, & Retreats
An introvert’s guide to writing conferences
Hate crowds? Love alone time? Shudder violently at the mere thought of ‘networking?’ You, too, can succeed at a writing conference! Here’s how. Read More “An introvert’s guide to writing conferences”
Viet Thanh Nguyen heads a stellar conference lineup at the 2020 Muse & The Marketplace conference
This three-day-event in Boston boasts an impressive itinerary for writers of all genres and experience levels. Read More “Viet Thanh Nguyen heads a stellar conference lineup at the 2020 Muse & The Marketplace conference”
Six must-know tips for getting the most out of a writing conference
Pack right, plan early, and stay connected with this essential advice. Read More “Six must-know tips for getting the most out of a writing conference”
Announcing the winners of our 2020 Best Writing Conferences in America survey
Your votes are in! Here are the 2020 winners of our annual Best Writing Conferences in America survey. Read More “Announcing the winners of our 2020 Best Writing Conferences in America survey”
Here are the best writing conferences in Alaska and Hawaii, according to our readers
The votes are in: Our readers have picked the best writing conference in both AK and HI. Read More “Here are the best writing conferences in Alaska and Hawaii, according to our readers”
Here are the best writing conferences in the Southwest, according to our readers
The votes are in: Our readers have picked the best writing conference in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah. Read More “Here are the best writing conferences in the Southwest, according to our readers”
Here are the best writing conferences in the Midwest, according to our readers
The votes are in: Our readers have picked the best writing conference in Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and North Dakota. Read More “Here are the best writing conferences in the Midwest, according to our readers”
Here are the best writing conferences in the Northwest, according to our readers
The votes are in: Our readers have picked the best writing conference in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. Read More “Here are the best writing conferences in the Northwest, according to our readers”
Here are the best writing conferences in the Southeast, according to our readers
The votes are in: Our readers have picked the best writing conference in Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia. Read More “Here are the best writing conferences in the Southeast, according to our readers”
Featured Posts
So you want to start a blog in 2020? Read this first.
Is blogging still a writer’s best friend? Or is it a waste of time in an overcrowded blogosphere? Read More “So you want to start a blog in 2020? Read this first.”
How to effectively use dialogue tags in fiction
Here’s why editors frown upon overly creative dialogue tags – and why you should, too. Read More “How to effectively use dialogue tags in fiction”
Freelance Success: What editors want freelance writers to know
Taking a trip behind enemy lines reveals an ally in a crazy professional world. Read More “Freelance Success: What editors want freelance writers to know”