Guide to Writers Conferences & Writing Workshops
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Chicago Writers Conference
Established
2011
Program Description
The Chicago Writers Conference -- connecting writers with publishing professionals. Hear from authors, editors, agents and publishers. Meet agents at Pitchfest. Practical advice you won't find anywhere else.
Programs/Year
3-10
Program Length
3 days
Group Size or S:T Ratio
200+
Program Focus
Publishing, Fiction, Journalism, Marketing, Non-fiction, Autobiography/Memoir
Faculty
Has included: Aleksandar Hemon, Patricia Ann McNair, Rachel DeWoskin, Martha Bayne, Publisher Doug Seibold, Publisher Curt Matthews, Publisher Dominique Raccah, Wendy McClure, Karen Abbott, Rebecca Makkai.
Costs
$200-$300
U.S. Locations
Chicago, Illinois
Months
September
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Chicago Writers Conference
Chicago,
United States
Chicago,
United States
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Jackson Hole Writers Conference
We are a community of writers. We build connections and create educational experiences for established and aspiring writers across genres. Oct 21-25, 2026 Jackson WY.
We are a community of writers. We build connections and create educational experiences for established and aspiring writers across genres. Oct 21-25, 2026 Jackson WY.
Jackson Hole, WY