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”
Conferences, Residencies, & Retreats
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”
Conference Insider: Todos Santos Writers Workshop
This Baja conference may be going digital in 2021, but staff members are determined not to lose all the cultural and craft elements that make the annual event so special. Read More “Conference Insider: Todos Santos Writers Workshop”
Conference Insider: Northern Colorado Writers Conference
This long-running event hopes to offer a hybrid conference in spring 2021, presenting both in-person and virtual instruction for attending writers. Read More “Conference Insider: Northern Colorado Writers Conference”
Conference Insider: IBPA Publishing University
Ready to leap into the world of self-publishing? This three-day event from the Independent Book Publishers Association is here to help. Read More “Conference Insider: IBPA Publishing University”
Virtual learning opportunities for writers
Since conferences aren’t back on the table for most writers just yet, here are some online learning resources for craft-hungry scribes. Read More “Virtual learning opportunities for writers”
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Seven ways to build a writing habit in 2022
Ready to make the new year your best year yet? These tips from the pros will help you keep writing all year long. Read More “Seven ways to build a writing habit in 2022”
15 summer writing prompts for your personal, professional, & creative writing practices
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