Conference Insider: Imaginarium
Craft instruction meets a con environment at this eclectic writing conference. Read More “Conference Insider: Imaginarium”
Conferences, Residencies, & Retreats
Conference Insider: Broadleaf Writers Conference
Authors find craft, camaraderie, and professional success at this weekend conference in Georgia. Read More “Conference Insider: Broadleaf Writers Conference”
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”
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”
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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”
Pro tips for writing the ending of your novels and short stories
How to successfully navigate the last chapter of your work. Read More “Pro tips for writing the ending of your novels and short stories”
From the Front Lines: Wanna write more in 2021? Try these tips.
A little shift in consciousness can create life-altering creativity. Read More “From the Front Lines: Wanna write more in 2021? Try these tips.”