Guide to Writers Conferences & Writing Workshops

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Jackson Hole Writers Conference Inspiring conference! Revel in the art and craft of writing with critiques, and workshops in Grand Teton National Park. Get plotting and poetic for Jun 27-29, 2013. Jackson Hole, WY

Mendocino Coast Writers Conference 3-day annual conference features small group genre intensives, lectures, readings, one-on-one consultations, editor/agent/publisher chat rooms. Jul 25-27, 2013. Fort Bragg, California (10 miles north of Mendocino). Fort Bragg, CA

Antioch Writers' Workshop July 6-12, 2013. Fiction, memoir and personal essay, poetry. Accessible faculty, intensive seminars, manuscript critiques, agent meetings. Presented in partnership with Antioch University. Yellow Springs, OH

Pennwriters Conference Pitch to agents/editors, learn, network & be inspired at the 26th Annual Pennwriters Conference. 45+ workshops, pre-conference seminars, special keynotes. May 16-19, 2013 Pittsburgh Airport Marriot. Pittsburgh, PA

Wesleyan Writers Conference 57th year - The Conference welcomes new writers, established writers, and everyone interested in the writer's craft. Faculty of nationally known writers, editors, and agents. June 12-16, 2013 Middletown, CT

Writers Studio at UCLA Extension Feb 7-10, 2013. Participate in the four-day intensive Writers Studio and attend in-class and online courses at the most comprehensive writing program in the United States. Los Angeles, CA

Write on the Sound Writers' Conference and Pre-Conference Limited to 250 attendees, the conference provides a wide variety of workshop sessions and the opportunity to network with aspiring and published authors. Oct. 4-6, 2013 Edmonds, WA

Get Away to Write WRITE IN SCOTLAND. Delight in a week of supportive writing workshops. Soak up breathtaking scenery on excursions to remote castles, fishing villages, the Highlands, Edinburgh. Aug 8-15, 2013 NH : NJ : Scotland, : Wales, : United Kingdom

Southern California Writers' Conference Devoted to writers of all levels, the SCWC has facilitated some $4 million in first-time authors’ book and screen deals. Sep 20-22, 2013 and Feb 14-17, 2014. Los Angeles, Palm Springs & San Diego, CA

PNWA Summer Writers Conference Network with fellow writers, learn how to improve your craft, market your novel, pitch to agents and editors. Jul 25-28/2013 Seattle Airport Hilton & Conference Center Seattle, WA

Fifth House Lodge Retreat At Maine's Fifth House Lodge writing teacher and coach Joan Lee Hunter offers group writing workshops as well as individual hourly consulatations and personalized multi-day retreats throughout the year. Bridgton, ME : Ecuador

Algonkian Writers Conference Reviews - New York Pitch Conference First novel published or no? Join the top .001 who have an actual chance of becoming published commercial authors. Most genres. San Diego & San Francisco, CA : New York, NY : Algonkian Park & Richmond, VA

Free Expressions Seminars Unparalleled instruction, feedback, and inspiration from industry professionals. Our simple goal: to help you achieve artistic and commercial success—now and for your entire writing career. Minneapolis, MN : Hood River, OR : Virginia Beach, VA : Seattle, WA

New York Writers Workshop: Pitch Conferences & Workshops Three-day conferences for writers who pitch their book proposals to editors from major New York publishers. Mar 1-3, 2013 and Apr 12-14, 2013 • New York, NY. New York City, NY

Tin House Summer Writer's Workshop One-week writing intensive featuring workshops, readings, seminars, panels, mentorships. Prestigious faculty of writers of fiction, nonfiction and poetry. Jul 14-21, 2013 Reed College, Portland. Portland, OR

San Francisco Writers Conference Oct 12, 2013 San Francisco Writing for Change...then Feb 13-16, 2014 San Francisco Writers Conference welcomes 100+ presenters including Chitra Divakaruni and Ryhs Bowen. San Francisco, CA

The Lost Art of Personal Writing Write for enjoyment, to communicate, or to publish — it all begins with personal writing. St. Paul, Minnesota, June 21-23 and Grand Marais, Minnesota August 17-18. St. Paul & Grand Marais, MN

Historical Novel Society - North American Conference This weekend event features workshops, panels, and keynote addresses by 75 presenters on various aspects of fiction set in the past. 6-21,22,23 2013 in St. Pete, FL St. Petersburg, FL

Backspace Writers Conference 2013 Backspace Writers Conference. May 23-25, 2013. New York City. 3 days of panel discussions, workshops, and one-on-one editorial critiques with agents, editors, and bestselling authors. New York City, NY

The New School Summer Writers Colony Fiction, nonfiction, and poetry workshops and literary salons with renowned New School faculty members. Visit legendary literary venues, meet authors, editors, agents. Jun 3-20, 2013 New York, NY. New York, NY

Writing the Rockies This annual weekend workshop features concurrent tracks in mainstream (narrative nonfiction)/genre fiction, poetry, screenwriting plus keynoters, readings, one-on-one pitch, critique sessions. July 2013 Gunnison, CO

Colrain Poetry Manuscript Conference Bring your book-length or chapbook-length poetry manuscript to the decision-makers. The only conference designed to set poets on a path towards book publication. San Francisco, CA : Greenfield, MA : Truchas, NM : Ashland, OR : Wilmington, VT

Unicorn Writers' Conference Network with 25 agents, get MS feedback from industry shot-callers and hone your craft. Plus, get practical tutorials from publishing executives on acing book proposals. Media training 1-1 private sessions. Manuscript review by literary agent and/or editor for $50 for 30 min meeting with agent/editor at conference. Mar 22, 2014 Saint Clement's Castle, Portland, CT Portland, CT

The Florida Heritage Book Festival Writers Workshop Join us for a celebration of writing and reading with noted authors in the nation’s oldest city, Sep 26 - 28, 2013 in St. Augustine, Florida. St. Augustine, FL

Wet Mountain Valley Writers' Workshops 3rd Annual Summer Writing Workshop with Abigail Thomas, Dorothy Allison and Bar Scott June 8 – 14, 2013 – Westcliffe, Colorado a unique and intimate 6-day writing workshop for women Westcliffe, CO : Woodstock, NY

Crested Butte Writers Conference June 21-23, 2013 Intimate, interactive and inspiring, the 2-1/2 day Crested Butte Writers Conference is an experience like no other! Crested Butte, CO

Chuckanut Writers Conference Deeply grounded in the Pacific Northwest’s rich abundance, the Chuckanut Writers Conference is a craft-centered, cross-genre celebration inspiring writers to bring forth their unique voices. Bellingham, WA

Advance! - Writers Bootcamp 3-day Smoky Mountain retreat conference features small editor/agent/publisher classes & discussion groups, intense writing workshops taught by award-winning authors. February 21-23, 2014, Billy Graham Center, The Cove, Asheville, NC. Asheville, NC

Yale Writers' Conference Two intensive programs for committed writers at all levels, including workshops, individual manuscript conferences, master classes, craft talks, and student and faculty readings. 6/10-19/2013 and 6/21-23/2013 New Haven, CT

Author Salon Online Conferences and Workshops Author Salon, the novel development and network site for aspiring authors, has created a competitive novel writing program. San Francisco, CA : D.C., DC : Tampa, FL : Atlanta, GA : Chicago, IL : New Orleans, LA : Boston, MA : Raleigh, NC : New York, NY : Dallas, TX : Seattle, WA

Writers' Publishing Workshop Week-long retreat providing Christian writers with encouragement, instruction and support from editing and publishing specialists and fellow writers. August 5-9, Ockenga Institute, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Hamilton, MA

Westport Writers' Workshops & Retreats Westport Writers Workshop is now open for Spring Registration! Watch Hill, Rhode Island Writers' Retreat May 3-7, 2013. Collobrières, France Writers' Retreat June 21-July 1, 2013 Westport, CT : Provincetown (Cape Cod), MA : Watch Hill, RI : Collobrières, France

Write, Travel, Transform: Writing Retreat in the Scottish Highlands Come to Scotland with bestselling author Laura Davis for a transformative journey filled with writing, deep peace, adventure. These ten days will change your life. Aug 14-24, 2013 Forres, Scotland. Findhorn, Scotland

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. Bahamas

Flathead River Writers Conference A WRITER’S JOURNEY in THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS LEARN FROM ENERGIZING EXPERTS Literary novelist - Writing coach, Multi-genre prolific author, Accomplished outdoor author, Speed Writing, Scrivener Kalispell, MT

Ventana Sierra Advanced Writing Workshop Advanced craft workshops and high level critique in beautiful Carson City, all benefitting Ventana Sierra, our nonprofit which helps at-risk youth realize their dreams. Jun 14-16, 2013 Carson City, NV

Salt Cay Writers Retreat An unparalleled opportunity for writers of fiction, memoir, & narrative nonfiction to work one-on-one with bestselling authors, top editors, and literary agents in an inspiring setting. Oct 20-26, 2013. Salt Cay, Bahamas. Nassau, Bahamas

Cary Tennis Writing Workshop in Amsterdam Join Cary in Amsterdam at the Treehouse, the event space of the American Book Center July 27-28 2013 for two mornings of AWA-style writing workshops. Amsterdam, Netherlands

St. Augustine Writers Conference Our esteemed faculty features award-winning writers Amy Bloom, Connie May Fowler, and Richard McCann. Our Literary-Agent-in-Residence is Joy Harris of the Joy Harris Literary Agency.

St. Davids Christian Writers' Conference You'll find opportunities to connect, create, critique, and catapult your writing to the next level. Continuing and stand alone classes for writers of every inspiration Jun 18-22, 2013 Grove City, PA