7. Sewanee Writers’ Conference
The longest event on this list, spanning 12 days, Sewanee is built on a workshop model. Each participant is assigned a workshop that meets every other day, combining lectures and informal exchanges. Each one is led by two faculty members, but attendees can also meet with faculty one on one. The focus of this conference is on finishing submitted work, not generating new pages.
Past faculty: Jill McCorkle, Alice McDermott, Robert Hass, Mark Jarman, Sidney Wade, Naomi Iizuka and Dan O’Brien
Why you should go: This conference is great for those looking for an immersive workshop experience with room and board included.
Where: Sewanee, Tennessee
When: July
Website: sewaneewriters.org/conference
