Guide to Writers Conferences & Writing Workshops

The All Write Now! Conference
One-day Writing conference offering writing workshops, critiques, contests, pitch sessions, Slush Pile readings/critiques, one-on-one critique sessions with literary agents/editors/publishers, book sales...

Anam Cara Writer's and Artist's Retreat
Up to one-month individual retreats or workshops with morning group sessions, afternoon individual conferences & writing or painting time, evening resident...

Ann Arbor Book Festival
The Ann Arbor Book Festival is an annual series of events stretched over 3 days. It includes a street fair, a...

Annual Writers Conference at Penn
60+ workshops & master classes. Saturday: opening keynote, followed by concurrent workshops & master classes, instructor booksigning & reception. Sunday: master...

ANWA Writers Conference
The 2014 ANWA Writers Conference, "Time Out For Writers", will be held at the Mesa, Arizona Hilton. It is open to...

Arkansas Literary Festival
Seminars, author readings, panels, discussions, special events

Arkansas Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators
Conference: workshops, manuscript consultations, portfolio reviews, pitches, networking Retreat: lecture, discussion, writing practice, feedback Roundtable: discussion, feedback Workshop: craft practice, lecture, feedback

Artemisia Holidays Write
Workshops, individual exercises, personal coaching, one-to-one sessions; trips, visits & optional activities.

Arts in the Gap
Arts in the Gap, a summer arts initiative, is hosting many literary workshops on various types of writing. Each workshop will...

Aspen Summer Words Writing Retreat & Literary Festival
AM workshops/classes; PM author readings & craft talks, publishing industry panels, agent/editor meetings, social events & live music.

Atlanta Writers Conference
Twice-yearly conference featuring 10-12 editors & agents with manuscript & query letter critiques, pitches, Q&A panels, workshop & more. Past participants...

The Atlanta Writing Workshop
A full-day “How to Get Published” writing event. This writing event is a wonderful opportunity to get intense instruction over the...

Atlanta Writing Workshop: Bearing Witness: A Journey Into You
Award-Winning & National Bestselling Author Margaret Johnson-Hodge presents: "Bearing Witness: A Journey Into You" Writing Workshop with morning & afternoon writing...

The Auburn Writers Conference
The Auburn Writers Conference offers instruction, practice, perspective, and community for both established and emerging writers.

August Words House Tropical Writers Retreat
Invest in your book this Winter. Defrost your Muse: Get out of the cold and into the sun! Spend a month...

Author Your Book Today Writer's Forum
Coach authors through the steps of writing their book, read their chapters and give valuable feed back, help them resolve writer's...

Authors Combat Academy
Writers, Authors, pre-published or published who want to learn how to write better fight scenes. A 3-day conference. Special guests, lectures,...

Authors' Salon at Clockwork Alchemy
The Authors’ Salon presents writing programming for novices and novelists alike over three days. The focus is on steampunk, alternate history, and...

Bali Writers' Workshop Retreat
Whether you’re a novelist, course-creator, journalist, or blogger, our Writer’s Workshop Retreat is the perfect opportunity to escape all distractions, relax...

The Banff Centre, Arts Programming
Programs in Writing & Publishing, Media and Visual Arts, New Media, Dance & Performing Arts. Artist Residency intensives.

Bay Area Independent Publishers Association Annual Workshop
Workshop (How to Make Money Selling Your Book) on independent publishing & book marketing.

Bay to Ocean Writer's Conference
One-day writing conference hosted by the Eastern Shore Writers Association. Enjoy a continental breakfast, choice of 30 workshops, networking lunch, manuscript...

Beach Writers
Creative writing workshop overlooking the waves in Daytona Beach, Florida. Next session starts Sept 23. Session is 8 weeks, meets in...

Become a Writer Workshop
Three-part online series that focuses on the craft and discipline of becoming a writer

Becoming an Author - Weekend Workshop
Weekend workshop; Becoming and Author ... a beginners guide (simple steps to writing & publishing a book). From Author to Entrepreneur (Leverage your...