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The Seacoast Memoir Series
Offering new and emerging writers the opportunity to develop their literary skills in small, collaborative, non-judgmental, workshop-style classes. We foster creative...

NH

Broadleaf Writers Conference
Featuring an all-star cast of bestselling writers, literary agents, and sessions packed with insightful information and experience, our conference offers what...

GA

Hawaii Authors and Writers Conference 2017
Hawaii Authors and Writers Conference will be devoted to education, information exchange, and personal interaction between authors, writers, agents, and publishers....

HI

Elizabeth George on "Process and the Novel" in Tuscany
Our seminars pair beginning and mid-level writers with authors who are already experienced and accomplished. The atmosphere allows participants to experience...

Italy

Novel Workshop
Previously known as the Kenyon Review Novel Workshop, the Zafris-Kothari Novel Workshop has been renamed and relocated to Columbus, Ohio.

OH

TLC Writing Retreats / Loreto, Baja, Mexico
Women only; 5 days/25+ hours of instruction. Do you have a story to tell and don't know where to start? Are...

AZ, CA, CA, WA, Greece

ShowMe Writers Masterclass
A partnership between Mizzou Publishing & The Columbia Chapter of the Missouri Writers' Guild.The ShowMe Writers Masterclass strives to nurture authors...

MO

Content Creation Camp
Need escape time to get clarity about your book idea, finally start writing your blog, or start/finish any writing project? Short...

FL

Push to Publish Annual Conference 2016
Speed date with agents and editors, discuss publishing and marketing trends with experts, and meet other writers at Philadelphia Stories’ annual...

Write to Publish: Climbing Toward Success!
DAWG's writing workshop is an opportunity to learn more about the writing craft from four successful, published authors including NY Times...

TX

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Established in 1988 as a publisher of comprehensive worldwide guides to writing, educational travel and creative career programs, ShawGuides has offered free online access to the unabridged, continually updated content of each guide since 1995. You can search for writing programs by location or keyword, or view a calendar of upcoming writing events.

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Algonkian Writers Conference Reviews - New York Pitch Conference Reviews in writing Algonkian Writers Conference Reviews - New York Pitch Conference Reviews
First novel published? No? Join the top .001 and become a true brass-ring author. Straight talk, commercial contracts, no BS or amateurs.

Murphy Writing of Stockton University in writing Murphy Writing of Stockton University
Escape the distractions of your busy life. Supportive workshops will energize and inspire your writing. Take advantage: plentiful writing time, insightful feedback and good company.

Chanticleer Authors Conference 2017 in writing Chanticleer Authors Conference 2017
Chanticleer Authors Conference-The Business and Marketing of Writing. Mar 31, Apr 1 & 2, 2017, Bellingham, Wash. N of Seattle and South of Vancouver, B.C.

Writing As a Pathway Through Grief, Loss, Uncertainty and Change in writing Writing As a Pathway Through Grief, Loss, Uncertainty and Change
A week living & writing with a supportive community at a gorgeous retreat center, using writing practice as a tool for growth, healing, transformation.

San Miguel (de Allende) Writers' Conference in writing San Miguel (de Allende) Writers' Conference
See why Tom Robbins said, "If Dante had had the San Miguel (de Allende, Mexico) experience, he might have written more about heaven and less about hell."

Unicorn Writers' Conference in writing Unicorn Writers' Conference
Network with 48 agents, 15 NYC book editors, and other guest speakers. Get MS feedback from industry shot-callers and hone your craft Mar 25, 2017 Purchase, NY

The Asheville Christian Writers Conference - Writers Bootcamp in writing The Asheville Christian Writers Conference - Writers Bootcamp
3-day Smoky Mountain retreat conference features small editor/agent/publisher classes & discussion groups, intense writing workshops taught by award-winning authors. Feb 17-19, 2017 Asheville, NC.

2017 Las Vegas Writer's Conference in writing 2017 Las Vegas Writer's Conference
Las Vegas Writer's Conference has sessions and workshops for all levels of writers from beginners to ready to publish whether traditional or self publishing Apr 20-22 2017

Flathead River Writers Conference in writing Flathead River Writers Conference
ENERGIZING CONFERENCE NEAR GLACIER PARK Presenters: script reader, game designer & kid-lit novelist, fiction writer & contest judge, cozy-mystery author, horror film co-creators, comedy, YouTube skills,agents

San Francisco Writers Conference & Classes in writing San Francisco Writers Conference & Classes
2016 Writing for Change (Sep 10) featuring eco-feminist Susan Griffin and Marc Allen (New World Library). 2017 San Francisco Writers Conference (Feb 16-19) 100+ presenters including Heather Graham!

Write on the Sound Writers' Conference and Pre-Conference in writing Write on the Sound Writers' Conference and Pre-Conference
Located on Puget Sound, this affordable and intimate conference (limit 275) focuses on the craft of writing, plus information on marketing and specialty topics.

Sanibel Island Writers Conference in writing Sanibel Island Writers Conference
Four-day conference for writers of all levels, features workshops, panels, and consultations with our faculty of celebrated authors and teachers. Sanibel, FL, Nov 3-6, 2016

Sail to Success in writing Sail to Success
Trip of a lifetime. Unique workshop combining best-in-class faculty with an outstanding venue. 4-days of intense critiques and lectures while sailing the Bahamas.

Florida Writers Circuit in writing Florida Writers Circuit
The Florida Literary Arts Coalition is a network of writers, teachers, editors, publishers, and sympathetic institutions collaborating to advance new writing and independent publishing throughout the state and region.

The Florida Heritage Book Festival & Writers Conference in writing The Florida Heritage Book Festival & Writers Conference
Join us for a celebration of writing and reading with noted authors in the nation's oldest city, Sep 15-17, 2016 St. Augustine, Florida.

Writers Studio at UCLA Extension in writing Writers Studio at UCLA Extension
An intensive 4 days of instruction and writing. Participants choose from 10 workshops in which they work closely with a professional writer, limited to 15 students.

New York Writers Workshop: Pitch Conferences & Workshops in writing New York Writers Workshop: Pitch Conferences & Workshops
Three-day conferences for writers who pitch their book proposals to editors from major New York publishers. March 11-13 & April 8-10 September and October TBA, 2016, New York, NY

Kauai Writers Conference and Master Classes in writing Kauai Writers Conference and Master Classes
The conference of a lifetime...plus intimate Master Classes limited to 15. Extraordinary authors, extraordinary agents, manuscript critiques, in one of the most beautiful places on earth.

ASJA Writers Conference in writing ASJA Writers Conference
Want to know the secret to a successful writing career? Come to ASJA2016: Change, Challenge, Opportunity, in midtown Manhattan May 20-21, 2016.

Algonkian Author Salon Commercial Novel Writing Program in writing Algonkian Author Salon Commercial Novel Writing Program
The first truly competitive novel writing courses created by literary agents, editors, and writers. No time wasting, no gimmicks. Straight talk.

Florida Literary Arts Coalition Annual Other Words Conference in writing Florida Literary Arts Coalition Annual Other Words Conference
This year's theme is Writing Funny: The Literary Art of Humor. We imagine this to include writing humorous works in all literary genres.

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