Conference Insider: The Power of Words Conference
This intimate four-day virtual conference celebrates and champions the use of spoken, written, and sung word to effect change. Read More “Conference Insider: The Power of Words Conference”
Conferences, Residencies, & Retreats
Conference Insider: Women Writing the West Conference
This three-day virtual event welcomes both emerging and established voices interested in writing about the American West. Read More “Conference Insider: Women Writing the West Conference”
From the Front Lines: Tips for making the the most of a virtual writing conference
As I write, we’re a year into pandemic measures in California, where I live, and we’re pretty close to a year around most of the … Read More “From the Front Lines: Tips for making the the most of a virtual writing conference”
Conference Insider: Historical Novel Society of North America All-Virtual Conference
Going remote in 2021 has allowed this historical fiction conference to bring attendees a stellar list of presenters from all around the world. Read More “Conference Insider: Historical Novel Society of North America All-Virtual Conference”
Conference Insider: Jackson Hole Writers Conference
Enjoy everything this acclaimed, five-day conference has to offer from the comforts of home this summer. Read More “Conference Insider: Jackson Hole Writers Conference”
Conference Insider: Inkers Con
This Texas conference will offer a hybrid event for writers this summer, featuring both live and virtual panels. Read More “Conference Insider: Inkers Con”
Conference Insider: The Chanticleer Authors Conference
This five-day conference is taking Zoom by storm this spring, with live presentations, an awards ceremony, and plenty of opportunities to connect virtually with industry professionals. Read More “Conference Insider: The Chanticleer Authors Conference”
Conference Insider: Romance Slam Jam Book Lovers’ Convention
This five-day virtual event connects romance writers with both industry professionals and devoted fans of the genre in a diverse and inclusive setting. Read More “Conference Insider: Romance Slam Jam Book Lovers’ Convention”
Conference Insider: WriteOnCon
Events all across the world may be going virtual in 2021, but this three-day kidlit conference has been fully online for more than 10 years. Read More “Conference Insider: WriteOnCon”
The changing face of writing conferences in a pandemic
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, event staff face a difficult decision: cancel and hope for better luck next year or move online. Luckily for writers around the country, more and more conferences are choosing the latter. Here’s how conference directors are successfully adapting live events into virtual ones. Read More “The changing face of writing conferences in a pandemic”
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Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction
Banish those walking clichés from your work for good with these tips. Read More “Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction”
Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet
Type “character worksheets” into a search engine, and you’ll find hundreds of resources to develop your protagonist and other characters. Some of the worksheets are … Read More “Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet”
4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction
Editor-proof your stories with these tips. Read More “4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction”