Guide to Writers Conferences & Writing Workshops
Unabridged, continually updated guide to writing conferences, writers workshops, creative career writing programs and literary retreats, with 1622 programs. (Tap to search for programs)Calendar Sep'23 Oct'23 Nov'23 Jan'24 Feb'24 Apr'24 May'24 (tap for more)
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Flathead River Writers Conference
Writing From The Heart – Masters Workshop and conference with across genre presenters. Agent, editor, and producer critiques available for early two-day registrants. Sep 29-Oct 1 2023
Writing From The Heart – Masters Workshop and conference with across genre presenters. Agent, editor, and producer critiques available for early two-day registrants. Sep 29-Oct 1 2023
Kalispell, MT
Write on the Sound Writers' Conference and Pre-Conference
Located on Puget Sound, this affordable and small conference focuses on the craft of writing, plus information on publishing, marketing and specialty topics. The 2023 conference will return to an in-person event. Oct 6-7-8, 2023 in Edmonds WA.
Located on Puget Sound, this affordable and small conference focuses on the craft of writing, plus information on publishing, marketing and specialty topics. The 2023 conference will return to an in-person event. Oct 6-7-8, 2023 in Edmonds WA.
Edmonds, WA