Conference Insider: UW-Madison Writers’ Institute
Attendees can find craft advice, camaraderie, and commercial success at this welcoming four-day event. Read More “Conference Insider: UW-Madison Writers’ Institute”
Conferences, Residencies, & Retreats
Conference Insider: Gotham Writers Conference
Spend two days talking craft and networking with agents at this NYC conference hosted by one of the country’s most well-known writing centers. Read More “Conference Insider: Gotham Writers Conference”
Three writing residencies at independent bookstores
These three indie bookshops offer authors a dedicated space to write (plus a variety of other perks). Read More “Three writing residencies at independent bookstores”
Cardinal rules of a writers’ conference
Three must-follow guidelines to ensure a successful writing conference. Read More “Cardinal rules of a writers’ conference”
Conference Insider: North Words Writers Symposium
On the final day of the North Words Writers Symposium in Skagway, Alaska, attendees and staff take the train to Laughton Glacier Station and hike … Read More “Conference Insider: North Words Writers Symposium”
Conference Insider: The Muse & the Marketplace
This three-day Boston conference strives to create a welcoming and diverse space for all writers to learn and grow. Read More “Conference Insider: The Muse & the Marketplace”
Conference Insider: Santa Barbara Writers Conference
Eager to spend more than a weekend working on your craft and career? This sunny six-day conference in California may be just the ticket. Read More “Conference Insider: Santa Barbara Writers Conference”
Conference Insider: Sanibel Island Writers Conference
Steve Almond, Julianna Baggott, and Karen Russell are just a few of the experts you’ll find at this beautiful seaside conference. Read More “Conference Insider: Sanibel Island Writers Conference”
Haiku North America
Crazy about the haiku? Have we got a conference for you. Read More “Haiku North America”
Conference Insider: San Francisco Writing for Change
How could your words help better the world? That’s the question this one-day event asks attendees. Read More “Conference Insider: San Francisco Writing for Change”
Featured Posts
Seven steps to a stronger story
Follow these tips to fail-safe your fiction, and find the proper balance between character and plot. Read More “Seven steps to a stronger story”
What’s the best thing you can do to improve your writing?
Top authors advise how to make your fiction work improve tenfold, and provide steps to making it happen. Read More “What’s the best thing you can do to improve your writing?”
Finding the perfect title for your work
Titles introduce your work to readers. Here’s how to give them the meaty role they deserve. Read More “Finding the perfect title for your work”