By J.D. Lasica, Authors A.I.
Jan. 24, 2022
As the world slowly returns to some sense of normalcy, many of us are venturing out to attend writers conferences again, while others remain content to attend events virtually through our new friend Zoom.
Whether attending an indie event like 20Books Vegas or a more traditional publishing event like ThrillerFest, many of us are eager to mingle with fellow authors as a way to collaborate and improve our craft — but also to socialize.
Here is Authors A.I.’s annual SuperGuide to author conferences and events in 2022, including both in-person and virtual events. (Some conference organizers are still deciding which way to go.) Have others that we missed? Let us know in the comments!
SuperGuide to author conferences in 2022
Events for independent and traditionally published authors
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | |||||
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| Event | Date | Venue | Cost | Description | Site |
| Conferences/Events | |||||
| January 2022 | |||||
| Kaz Conference Keep Writing Nonfiction and Memoir Cohort | January - February 2022 | Virtual | $375 | Kaz Conference Writing Workshop is the home of small, focused writing cohorts in nonfiction, playwriting, screenwriting, poetry and fiction. | kazconference.submittable.com |
| Pacific University Master of Fine Arts in Writing Residency Writers Conference | January 6 - 16, January 16 - 26 | Seaside, Ore., Forest Grove, Ore. | $50-$75 | Residency Writers Conference participants and MFA students are commingled and assigned to a workshop specific to their genre (fiction, creative nonfiction or poetry). Workshops meet for six sessions and include up to 12 students. | pacificu.edu |
| Colrain Classic | January 14-17 | Virtual | $1,000 | Colrain is the original, one-of-a-kind manuscript conference. Faculty includes nationally renowned poet-editors and publishers. Its realistic method of manuscript evaluation sets poets with a manuscript-in-progress on a path toward publication. Poets also get a look into the publication world and make important contacts with leading editors, teachers, and publishers. | colrainpoetry.com |
| Writer's Hotel Nonfiction Weekend | Jan. 21-23 | Virtual | $850 | If you have a manuscript that’s ready to take to market and you just need a little traction, check out the TWH Pitching & Marketing Weekend. The two goals of this conference are to learn how to successfully pitch your book manuscript to literary agents and to build a marketing strategy. You’ll practice pitching—and then pitch to top literary agents one-on-one. You’ll also learn how to craft a great query letter, about best branding and marketing strategies, and more. | writershotelweekends.com |
| Writers League of Texas | January 22, 29, February 5, 19 | Virtual | $196-$436 | The Writers’ League of Texas is the largest literary arts organization in Texas, a statewide nonprofit offering programs and services to writers at all stages of their writing careers, from just getting started to publication and beyond. | writersleague.org/38/Conference |
| February 2022 | |||||
| The Michigan Writing Workshop | February 4-5 | Virtual | $189+ | This writing event is a good opportunity to get intense instruction over the course of two days, pitch a literary agent or editor (optional), get your questions answered, and more. | michiganwritingworkshop.com |
| SCBWI Winter Conference | February 11 - 13 | Virtual | $150-$250 | This annual online Winter Conference is back with new innovative programming. | scbwi.org/annual-events-new |
| West Coast Christian Writers Conference | February 17-19 | Virtual | $179 | West Coast Christian Writers aims to equip and encourage writers of all levels in the craft and business of writing for publication through conferences offering quality instruction, industry updates, community, and personal inspiration. | westcoastchristianwriters.com |
| Southern California Writers’ Conference | February 18-20 | San Diego | $350-$450 | The SCWC provides multi-tiered workshop tracks. With the exception of evening “Rogue” read & critiques, workshops run 90 minutes. Advance sign-up is not required for most workshops, so conferees are free to go to any session they choose. | writersconference.com/sd |
| Midwest Writers' Workshop | Winter One-Day Conference with Jane Friedman: February 26; Summer Conference: July 14-16; Agent Fest Online: November 2-5 | No details yet | Cost unknown | The mission of MWW is to nurture aspiring and accomplished writers to improve their craft and achieve their publishing goals in a welcoming community. | midwestwriters.org |
| March 2022 | |||||
| The Atlanta Writing Workshop | March 4-5 | Virtual | $189-$218 | This writing event is a wonderful opportunity to get intense instruction over the course of two days, pitch a literary agent or editor (optional), get your questions answered, and more. | atlantawritingworkshop.com |
| California Creative Writers Conference | March 4-6 | Los Angeles | $399-$499 | The CCWC is a great opportunity for you to experience a personal education and inspirational guidance from more than 40 literary agents, best-selling authors, veteran educators, industry professionals, professional editors, and publishers. Learn the craft and business of writing fiction, nonfiction, and screenwriting taught by Hollywood veterans. Over two weekends and five nights, you can learn how to take your writing to the next level and what it takes get published. | wcwriters.com |
| Futurescapes | March 4-6 | Virtual | $250-$320 | Futurescapes is an intensive, exclusive workshop, offering writers an unparalleled chance to work with top authors and agents in speculative fiction (science fiction, horror, fantasy, paranormal). The next workshop will be the “long manuscript” workshop, where students will work with four amazing faculty and workshop the first 3,000 words of their manuscript. | futurescapes.ink |
| Bay to Ocean Writers Conference | March 5 | Wye Mills, MD | Cost unknown | The Bay to Ocean Writers Conference (BTO) is a 1-day, non-profit writers conference held annually in Wye Mills, MD | easternshorewriters.org |
| Get Away to Write | March 8-13 | New Smyrna Beach, FL | Cost unknown | Spend an inspiring week working on your memoir or poetry. Enjoy plentiful writing time, insightful feedback, homemade meals and time to relax. ach workshop will offer craft discussion, writing prompts, writing time, feedback, motivation and inspiration. By spending the entire week in one workshop, you will venture deeper into your writing, making more progress than you thought possible. | murphywriting.com |
| Algonkian Writers Conference Events and Retreats | March 10-13 and March 17-20 | Virtual (ZOOM online) Live in New York | $795 | Algonkian events nurture intimate, carefully managed environments conducive to practicing the skills and learning the knowledge necessary to approach the development and writing of a competitive commercial or literary novel. | algonkianconferences.com |
| Virginia Festival of the Book | March 16-20 | Virtual or in person - Charlottesville and Albemarle County | Cost unknown | The Festival is the largest community-based book event in the Mid-Atlantic region and has attracted audiences of more than 20,000 for each of the past thirteen years. We have presented a captivating list of authors, ranging from international bestsellers to topical specialists to debut authors. | vabook.org |
| Moravian Writers’ Conference | March 18-19 | Bethlehem, PA | Free | This free conference (featuring in-person and online events) will explore writing about health, healthcare, and justice in today’s world. | moravian.edu |
| Writing By Writers Boulder Generative Workshop | March 18-20 | Boulder, CO | $150-$250 | The Writing By Writers Boulder Generative Workshop brings aspiring writers into close community with nationally known writers for a weekend of inspiration, craft and the generation of new work. | writingxwriters.org |
| AWP Conference | March 23–26 | Philadelphia | $100-$235 | The AWP Conference & Bookfair is the annual destination for writers, teachers, students, editors, and publishers of contemporary creative writing. It includes thousands of attendees, hundreds of events and bookfair exhibitors, and four days of essential literary conversation and celebration. | awpwriter.org |
| UND Writers Conference | March 24-26 | Grand Forks, ND and Virtual | Free | Founded in 1970 and held every year since, the UND Writers Conference is a three day event featuring six to eight authors annually. Authors ranging from Gwendolyn Brooks and August Wilson to Tommy Orange and Colson Whitehead, the UND Writers Conference is committed to community outreach, engagement, and finding ways to increase audience access to literature. | und.edu |
| Florida Star Fiction Writers | March 25-27 | Viera, Florida | $150-$200 | Florida Star Fiction Writers provide a comfortable forum where published and unpublished writers share knowledge about the ever-changing publishing industry. Whether you are a beginner with just the glimmer of a story in mind or a seasoned, multi-published writer, or whether you are indie or traditionally published, this group has something for you. | floridastarwriters.com |
| Oxford Conference for the Book | March 30 - April 1 | University of Mississippi | Cost unknown | The Oxford Conference for the Book is returning to Oxford and the University of Mississippi campus as an in-person event, with special partnerships with the Willie Morris Awards in Southern Writing and the National Book Foundation, the administrators of the National Book Awards. | oxfordconferenceforthebook.com |
| National Black Writers Conference | March 30–April 2; November dates TBA | Virtual | Cost unknown | The theme is "The Beautiful Struggle: Black Writers Lighting the Way." The public gathering will feature writers, scholars, and literary professionals who, through panels, roundtables, and readings, will engage the public in intellectual discussions on the conference theme and the state of Black literature. NBWC2022 will examine the ways that texts by Black writers document struggle and persistence and light the ways for overcoming obstacles and surviving in a racially constructed society. The four-day program will enable writers, scholars, literary professionals, students, and the public to participate in stimulating literary programming. | centerforblackliterature.org |
| 2022 National Undergraduate Literature Conference (NULC) | March 31-April 2 | Weber State University in Ogden, Utah and Virtual | Cost unknown | The NULC Conference brings together the world's foremost writers with undergraduate students, university faculty and the community to learn and interact with one another on research and creative works including American, British and World Literature, essays, fiction, poetry and creative works in English and Spanish. | weber.edu |
| April 2022 | |||||
| Seattle Writing Workshop | April 1-2 | Virtual | $189-$218 | This writing event is a wonderful opportunity to get intense instruction over the course of two days, pitch a literary agent or editor (optional), get your questions answered, and more. | theseattlewritingworkshop.com |
| London Book Fair | April 5-7 | Olympia, London | Cost unknown | The London Book Fair is the global marketplace for story creators. The publishers and deal makers. The copyright pros, the commissioners, and the global licensers. Those involved in rights negotiation across print, audio, TV, film and digital channels. This is a salute to the story creators. | londonbookfair.co.uk |
| Las Vegas Writer’s Conference | April 7–9 | Las Vegas or Virtual | $149-$399 | Satisfy your curiosity about writing, publishing, and getting your books to the market. | lasvegaswritersconference.com |
| The 2022 Chanticleer Authors Conference | April 7–10 | Hotel Bellwether, Bellingham, Wash. | $595.00 | A unique and progressive authors conference designed to share insight and knowledge about the Mutli-Channel Marketing for authors and publishers. | chantireviews.com/chanticleer-conference |
| 2022 Blue Ridge Writers' Conference | April 8-9 | Blue Ridge, GA | Cost unknown | The mission of the Blue Ridge Writers' Conference is to educate, inform, and inspire writers. No matter the level of expertise, the Blue Ridge Writers’ Conference provides a venue for professional writers, editors and agents to provide honest and accurate feedback to the aspiring writer in how to craft that first novel, sell a magazine article, market yourself in the literary world, or finding inspiration for your poetry. | blueridgewritersconference.com/ |
| The Self-Publishing Conference | April 9 | Oadby, Leicester | Cost unknown | The Self-Publishing Conference offers something for most authors, with sessions on all aspects of publishing, ranging from writing through production, marketing and distribution, and all points in between. In addition, the event offers a unique opportunity for authors to meet with like-minded people, to swap ideas, hear from and ask questions of those working within the self-publishing world, and to spend time with other authors… writing can be a lonely occupation! | selfpublishingconference.org.uk |
| SelfPub Con* | April 9-10 | Virtual | Free | The Self-Publishing Advice Conference is an online author conference that runs free of charge, once a year, in association with the Alliance of Independent Authors. It attracts the cream of self-publishing experts and advisors as speakers and sponsors. | selfpublishingadviceconference.com |
| Norwescon | April 14-17 | Seattle-Tacoma, WA | $50-$85 | Norwescon is the Pacific Northwest’s premier science fiction and fantasy convention, and one of the largest entirely volunteer-operated regional conventions in the United States. While maintaining a primarily literary focus, Norwescon is large enough to provide a venue for many of the other aspects of science fiction and fantasy and the interests of its fans such as comics, costuming, art, gaming, science, technology, and more. | norwescon.org |
| The Monterey Writer Retreat in California | April 14-18 | Pacific Grove, CA | $1,095.00 | Join us on the wondrously scenic and soothing Monterey Peninsula in Pacific Grove for the express purpose of working intimately with experienced author and agent professionals. Know that writers of every kind have journeyed for over a century to this location on the California west coast. | montereywritersretreat.com |
| IBPA Publishing University | Virtual Education April 20-21, In-person Education, April 29-30 | Virtual & Orlando, FL | February 18-20 | IBPA Publishing University (#PubU2022) is where hundreds of independent publishers and industry partners gather to exchange knowledge, resources, strategies, solutions, and more. | publishinguniversity.org |
| Nebraska Writers Guild Conference | April 21-23 | Omaha, NE | $259-$279 | Nebraska Writers Guild is a nonprofit (501c3) organization dedicated to empowerment and individual growth through involvement with a community of writers and related professionals; promoting authors and the craft of writing through events and publications; and, advancement through professional development. | nebraskawriters.org |
| NC Writers' Network Fall Conference | April 23, July, November | Greensobro (In-Person with Concurrent Online Sessions) | Cost unknown | The network sponsors three conferences each year—a spring conference in April, Writing Workshops in July, and a fall conference in November. These conferences bring together hundreds of writers for workshops, readings, networking, and lively discussion. | ncwriters.org |
| The Muse & the Marketplace | April 27-May 1 | Virtual and Boston | $279 | This is one of the nation's leading literary conferences where writing and publishing are discussed by top writers, authors, agents, editors, and publishers. | museandthemarketplace.com |
| Chicago-North Romance Writers Spring Fling 2022 | April 28-30 | Chicago and virtual | Cost unknown | The group's mission is to raise and maintain a level of high-quality romance writing in all genres and to advance the professional interests of career-focused romance writers through networking, advocacy, professional education, publications, contests, awards, and conferences. | chicagospringfling.com |
| 2022 Writing Heights Writers Conference | April 28-May 1 | Virtual and Fort Collins, CO | $349-$449 | Whether you are in person or in the comfort of your own home, learn about the craft and business of writing; consult with agents, editors, and other writers; and find all the resources you need on your writing journey. | northerncoloradowriters.com |
| Pikes Peak Writers Conference | April 29-May 1 | Colorado Springs, CO | $195-$435.00 | Pikes Peak Writers Conference has a welcoming, friendly atmosphere filled with the topics that interest you the most, and perhaps a few topics that you will become interested in after. The three-day conference is full of in-depth workshops, best-selling keynote speakers, opportunities for one-on-one time with agents and editors, the chance to read your work aloud for constructive critique, and the opportunity to socialize with fellow writers. | pikespeakwriters.com |
| Gold Rush Writers Conference | April 29 to May 1 | Mokelumne Hill, CA | $220-$240 | At the historic Leger Hotel in picturesque Mokelumne Hill, writing professionals will guide you to a publishing bonanza through a series of panels, specialty talks, workshops, and celebrity lectures. Go one-on-one with successful writers in the field. | goldrushwriters.com |
| May 2022 | |||||
| ASJA Annual Conference | May 1-May 3 | TBA | Cost unknown | Join this conference for a wealth of networking opportunities, exceptional programming, and the enjoyment of being around like-minded people. | asja.org |
| Nonfiction Writers Conference | May 4-6 | Virtual | $197-$690 | Writers’ conferences are a great place for writers to learn about the craft of writing and make connections in the publishing industry. However, most writers’ conferences are geared toward fiction writers. The reality is that nonfiction authors have been under-served; this is a unique group serving the needs and goals of nonfiction writers. | nonfictionwritersconference.com |
| Philadelphia Writing Workshop | May 6-7 | Virtual | $189 (early bird) | This writing event is a good opportunity to get intense instruction over the course of two days, pitch a literary agent or editor (optional), get your questions answered, and more. Note that there are limited online “seats” at the event (200 total). | philadelphiawritingworkshop.com |
| Atlanta Writers Conference | May 6-7 | Virtual and in person | Cost unknown | The goals of this conference are to give you access to 18 top publishing acquisitions editors and literary agents actively seeking new clients, to help you get your work ready for them and educate you with a workshop and talks by experienced authors and other industry professionals. | atlantawritersconference.com |
| Lakefly Writers Conference | May 6-7 | Oshkosh, WI | $60-$85 | Lakefly offers workshops on the craft and business of writing designed to inspire and guide your creative journey. | lakeflywriters.org |
| 2022 Storymakers Conference | May 12-14 | Utah Valley | $150-$250 | The Storymakers Conference provides education and support for beginning through published fiction writers in indie and traditional publishing. | storymakersguild.org |
| Pennwriters Conference | May 13-15 | Lancaster, PA | Cost unknown | The mission of Pennwriters is to help writers of all levels, from the novice to the award-winning and multi-published, improve and succeed in their craft. | pennwriters.org |
| Longleaf Writers Conference | May 14–21 | Seaside, FL | $799-$1599 | The Longleaf Writers Conference provides an opportunity for all levels of writers to celebrate writing, to network, and to hone their craft in a beautiful setting among generous and celebrated writers and poets. | longleafwritersconference.com |
| Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference | May 15-17 | Homer, Alaska | Cost unknown | The Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference has been the place where writers from Alaska and beyond come together to create community and learn how to be better writers. | writersconf.kpc.alaska.edu |
| Nebula Conference | May 19–22 | Los Angeles and virtual | Cost unknown | The SFWA Nebula Conference is an annual event at which the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America gathers to honor outstanding work in the fields of science fiction and fantasy. | nebulas.sfwa.org |
| Idaho Writers Guild Conference | May 20-21 | Boise, ID | $25–$249 | The Idaho Writers Guild offers professional networking and educational opportunities as diverse as the writers who join it. In addition to serving as a networking resource for writers wishing to become actively involved in the writing community, the IWG plans and develops programs to aid writers. | idahowritersguild.wildapricot.org |
| Lit Camp | May 22-27 | Boonville, CA | $25 | Lit Camp's mission is to help writers get their books out into the world. Each year, Lit Camp invites only 40 of the most talented and promising writers of fiction, memoir and narrative nonfiction to attend Lit Camp. Submissions end Feb. 1. | litcampwriters.org |
| ThrillerFest XVII | May 31-June 4 | New York | Cost unknown | ThrillerFest is the annual conference of International Thriller Writers and the premier event of the year for thriller fans, authors, and publishing professionals. This popular gathering brings together thousands of writers, readers, publishers, producers, editors, and agents in an effort to promote and support thriller authors everywhere. | thrillerfest.com |
| June 2022 | |||||
| InkersCon* | June 3-5 and July 16-31 | Dallas and virtual | $199-$649 | Join hundreds of other authors at workshops and panels in writing, marketing, and business practices. The Inkers Con curriculum is designed to bring your career to the next tier—whether you’re an aspiring, newly published, or advanced author. Explore the newest concepts in publishing, network with peers, and meet with industry and retail leaders to improve your sales, quality, inspiration, and productivity. | inkerscon.com |
| Odyssey Writing Workshop | June 6 (6 weeks), August 8 (3 months), November 1 (6 months) | Virtual | Cost unknown | Since its inception in 1996, the Odyssey Writing Workshop has become one of the most highly respected workshops for writers of fantasy, science fiction, and horror in the world. Top authors, editors and agents have served as guests at Odyssey. | odysseyworkshop.org |
| The Writer's Hotel All-Fiction Virtual Conference | June 8-14 | New York | $3,500 | TWH NYC is a launch pad for serious writers. This immersive program is a hybrid writers conference that includes a full manuscript reading of up to 100K words. Pre-conference, two TWH Editors read and generate comments, and set up a phone conference to review the edits. Then, you’ll meet us and your cohort in New York City for the conference part of the program where you'll attend workshops, craft labs and lectures and faculty readings. You’ll also get to pitch to literary agents via Zoom. | writershotelweekends.com |
| TWH NYC Conference | June 8-14 | New York | $3,500 | The Writer’s Hotel NYC “Mini MFA” is a hybrid, comprehensive writing program. | writershotel.com |
| Chicago Writing Workshop | June 10-11 | Virtual | $189-$218 | This writing event is a good opportunity to get intense instruction over the course of two days, pitch a literary agent or editor (optional), get your questions answered, and more. | chicagowritingworkshop.com |
| Kenyon Review Writers Workshops | June 12-18 and July 10-16 | Gambier, OH | $2,295 | Join Kenyon for weeklong residential writing workshops in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry with acclaimed faculty in a beautiful setting. Unlike other writing workshops, the Kenyon Review Writing Workshops are generative, focused on giving writers time and space to produce new work. | kenyonreview.org |
| The All-Genre Novel-In-Progress Bookcamp & Writing Retreat | June 12-18 | Southeast Wisconsin | Cost unknown | The All-Genre Novel-In-Progress Bookcamp & Writing Retreat is open to Writers in all Fiction Genres and Creative Non-Fiction Working on Book-Length Works-In-Progress. | novelbookcamp.org |
| Bread Loaf Environmental Writers' Conference | June 13-19 | Ripton, VT | $20, application deadline is February 15 | The conference, based on the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference model, incorporates small, focused workshops coupled with specialized classes centered on the craft of writing. | middlebury.edu |
| Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference | June 20–26 | Virtual | Cost unknown | The Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference has given hundreds of participants from across the United States the opportunity to work closely with award-winning faculty. They offer a range of scholarships to support emerging writers, important voices, and community leaders. Scholarships enliven its writing community and contribute to the quality of the workshops. | northwoodswriters.org |
| Western Writers of America Convention | June 22-25 | Great Falls, Montana | Cost unknown | Western Writers of Americ promotes the literature of the American West and bestows Spur Awards for distinguished writing in the Western field. The founders were largely authors who wrote traditional Western fiction, but the organization swiftly expanded to include historians and other nonfiction authors, young adult and romance writers, and writers interested in regional history. | westernwriters.org |
| Jackson Hole Writers Conference | June 23-25 | Jackson Hole’s Center for the Arts | Cost unknown | The Jackson Hole Writers Conference has united people from all walks of life with their passion for words and stories for almost three decades. Professional and novice writers from Jackson Hole, The United States, and around the world, attend the conference each year. | jhwriters.org |
| Chesapeake Writers Conference | June 26 to July 2 | No details yet | $800-$1200 | Take part in a week of craft talks, lectures, panel discussions, and readings, as well as daily workshops in fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction. | smcm.edu |
| New York State Summer Writers Institute | June 26–July 23 | Virtual | $500-$1,792 | The program is an offshoot of the New York State Writers Institute created by Albany native and Pulitzer Prize-winning author William Kennedy. The curriculum is designed for college-age students and adults, and the virtual format will retain many of the program's hallmark features | skidmore.edu |
| July 2022 | |||||
| Summer Fishtrap Gathering of Writers | July 6-10 | Virtual | Cost unknown | The primary work of the conference is conducted in writing workshops on the novel, short story, poetry, literary essay, memoir, and creative nonfiction. This year’s workshop faculty includes authors who are also experienced, accessible teachers. | stonybrook.edu |
| SleuthFest | July 7-10 | Boca Raton, FL | Cost unknown | SleuthFest is an annual conference for writers and fans of mysteries, thrillers, & crime fiction. | sleuthfest.com |
| Florida Writing Workshop | July 8-9 | TBA | Cost unknown | Writing Day Workshops connect writers and literary agents and help writer reach the next level. | floridawritingworkshops.com |
| Tin House Summer Workshop | July 10-17 | Virtual | Cost unknown | This online Winter Workshop consists of curated workshops with limited participants (up to eight per class), one-on-one meetings with faculty and agents, craft lectures, author conversations, generative exercises, and industry panels. There will be plenty of opportunities for mingling, happy hours, and online karaoke. Each event is recorded and will be available to participants for viewing after the Winter Workshop concludes. | tinhouse.com |
| Victorian Chautauqua Writers Workshop | July 11-15 | Mountain Lake Park, MD | Cost unknown | The Victorian Chautauqua is a celebration held on the weekend following the 4th of July each year. The event includes historical portrayals, lectures, live music, artisans, food, and activities for the entire family. | victorianchautauqua.com |
| Cascade Three-day Writing Workshop | July 15-17 | Bremerton, WA | $300 | This three-day critique workshop is an opportunity for you to submit the first 4,000 words of your novel, short story, or whatever project you are working on for critique in a group of up to eight peers led by an industry professional. It's a great way to polish up those first pages and first chapter. | cascadewriters.com |
| Green River Writers Workshop | July 16-17 | Las Vegas, New Mexico | $290-$330 | Green River Writers workshops push you to write more and expand your skills in an environment that is intimate, supportive, and non-competitive. They provide writers of all levels of experience with the opportunity to explore the crafts of writing and storytelling. | greenriverwritersworkshop.com |
| Sun Valley Writers' Conference | July 16-18 | Sun Valley, ID | $1100 | Take part in a program with compelling Pavilion presentations and a curated selection of breakout sessions, held in open-air tents conveniently located on the grounds of the Sun Valley Resort. | svwc.com |
| The Port Townsend Writers Conference | Jul 17-24 | Virtual | $460-$760 | The virtual event offers five full days of morning intensives, afternoon workshops and craft lectures to 80 participants from across the nation. | centrum.org |
| Sewanee Writers’ Conference | July 19-31 | TBA | $700-$1,800 | Offering workshops in fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and playwriting, the conference invites talented writers to come to Sewanee each summer to learn from each other in a welcoming and supportive environment. | sewaneewriters.org |
| San Francisco Writers Conference | July 21-24 | San Francisco | $795 | This will be the 18th Celebration of Craft, Commerce and Community for all writers. Attendees will join with 100+ presenters and fellow writers from across the country and around the world at this year’s event. The SFWC events are consistently rated among the top writers’ conferences anywhere. The goal is to help writers become published authors. | sfwriters.org |
| The Sitka Writing Adventure | July 24-29 | Sitka, Alaska | $2,000 | The Sitka Writing Adventure is open to all levels of writer. Participants should be comfortable and capable of outdoor activities including kayaking and hiking. | writingxwriters.org |
| Napa Valley Writers' Conference | July 24-29 | Napa Valley, CA | Cost unknown | In a literary culture often dominated by concerns of business and marketing, the Napa Valley Writers’ Conference has maintained its emphases on process and craft, featuring a faculty as renowned for the quality of their teaching as for their work. Small workshops foster an unusual rapport between faculty writers and conference participants, who find the Napa Valley experience nurturing and challenging. The conference is suited to experienced writers, but enthusiastic beginners are also encouraged to apply. | napawritersconference.org |
| Romance Writers of America Conference | July 27-30 | National Harbor, MD | Cost unknown | The RWA Conference is the place where career-focused romance writers gather to make lasting connections and grow their careers. | rwa.org |
| Writer's Digest Conference | July 28-31 | In person - location TBA | $349-$499 | The conference's goal is to provide everything you need to advance your writing career creatively and professionally. Gain valuable tips to improve your craft, explore publishing options and learn how to establish a sustainable career—all while being inspired by successful authors and your fellow attendees. | writersdigestconference.com |
| Catamaran Writing Conference | July 31-Aug 4 | TBA | Cost unknown | The five-day event offers an intensive study of literary writing. Small group workshops will be available in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction or memoir. | catamaranliteraryreader.com |
| August 2022 | |||||
| Mendocino Coast Writers’ Conference | August 4-6 | Mendocino and Fort Bragg, CA | Cost unknown | The conference is a vibrant gathering that offers morning workshops in a wide range of genres. Afternoons are packed with craft seminars, panels, one-on-one consultations, and open mics. Every evening offers an opportunity to enjoy camaraderie and connections. | mcwc.org |
| Cape Cod Writers Center Conference | August 4-7 | Cape Cod, Mass., or virtual | Cost unknown | The Cape Cod Writers Center is committed to assisting published and aspiring writers of all genres, abilities and ages to develop their writing skills and learn the business of editing, publishing and promotion. Its mission also includes the goal of inspiring, educating and writers and encouraging them to network with each other. | capecodwriterscenter.org |
| Kansas City Writing Workshop | August 5-6 | Virtual | Cost unknown | The Kansas City Writing Workshop is a full-day “how to get published” virtual writing event. | kansaswritingworkshop.com |
| Greater Los Angeles Writers Conference | August 5-7 in person | Los Angeles | Cost unknown | Learn how to take your writing to the next level at the Annual Greater Los Angeles Writers Conference. The event offers everything you need to advance your writing career creatively and professionally. Gain valuable tips to improve your craft, explore publishing options and learn how to establish a sustainable career—all while being inspired by successful authors and your fellow attendees. | wcwriters.com |
| Willamette Writers Conference | August 5-7 | In person and Virtual | Cost unknown | Willamette Writers is the largest writers organization in the Pacific Northwest. Writers of all genres and at all stages of their careers come to our meetings, annual conference, and workshops to connect with their community, develop their craft, and advance their career. | willamettewriters.org |
| Elk River Writers Workshop | August 7-12 | Pray, Montana | Cost unknown | The Elk River Writers Workshop embodies the idea that deep, communal experiences with the wild open the door to creativity. | elkriverwriters.org |
| When Words Collide | August 12-14 | Calgary, Alberta | Cost unknown | When Words Collide is a festival for readers, writers, artists and publishers of commercial and literary fiction, including genre, YA, children's books, poetry, and much more. | whenwordscollide.org |
| Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference | August 17-27 | Ripton, VT | Cost unknown | With a rich literary and intellectual tradition, the 97th annual Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference brings together emerging writers to work closely with a diverse and talented faculty. | middlebury.edu |
| Killer Nashville | August 18-21 | Franklin, TN | $299-$419 | Killer Nashville was created in 2006 by author/filmmaker Clay Stafford in an effort to bring together forensic experts, writers, and fans of crime and thriller literature. The objective is simple: to educate and empower aspiring and established writers, and connect them with other industry professionals. | killernashville.com |
| Orlando Reads Books Convention | August 25-27 | Orlando FL | Cost unknown | Orlando Reads Books, formerly known as Indie Bookfest, is an annual author-reader event that takes place in central Florida. In its ninth year, the event focuses both on author continuing education and on reader interaction. | orlandoreadsbooks.com |
| Bubonicon | Aug 26-28 | ABQ Marriott Uptown Hotel | $15-$40 | Bubonicon is New Mexico’s best and longest-running Sci-Fi & Fantasy literary and arts convention, started in 1969. The event features panels and presentations (with top authors, artists, and scientists), a costume contest, art show, dealer’s room, Green Slime Awards presentation, charity auctions, fan programming, and more. | bubonicon.com |
| September 2022 | |||||
| DragonCon | Sep. 1–Sep. 5 | Atlanta, GA | Cost unknown | Dragon Con is the nation's largest multimedia, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction & fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film. Dragon Con is where you want to be on Labor Day Weekend. | dragoncon.org |
| World Science Fiction Convention | September 1-5 | Chicago | Cost unknown | Worldcon, or the World Science Fiction Convention, is the annual gathering of science fiction and fantasy fans, writers, artists, musicians and other creators from across the globe. First held in New York City in 1939, Worldcon moves around the globe, held in a different city and organized by a different volunteer organization each year. | chicon.org |
| Colorado Gold Conference | September 8-11 | Aurora-Denver, CO | Cost unknown | Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization dedicated to supporting, encouraging, and educating writers seeking publication in fiction. | rmfw.org |
| Bouchercon 2022 | September 8-11 | Minneapolis, MN | $189-$215 | Bouchercon is the popular annual world mystery convention. | bouchercon2022.com |
| Digital Book World | Sept. 16-17 | Virtual | Cost unknown | The gathering of the wide world of publishing, done virtually in 2022 with DBW Global. The program will feature thought leaders and innovative companies from across the worldwide publishing landscape. | digitalbookworld.com |
| Southern California Writer's Conference | September 16-18 | Irvine, CA | Cost unknown | Through uniquely tailored, inclusive programs, SCWC empowers writers with the vital recognition, encouragement and understanding to better succeed in today’s ever-changing transmedia marketplace. | writersconference.com |
| The Okoboji Writers’ Retreat | September19-21 | West Lake Okoboji, Iowa. | $595-$695 | The Okoboji Writers’ Retreat is open to amateur and professional writers. It will feature award-winning authors, newspaper editors, columnists and motivational speakers. There is a story in everyone. You’ll learn how to get yours started or improved. | okobojiwritersretreat.com |
| *NINC (Novelists Inc.) | September 21-25 | St. Pete Beach, FL | Cost unknown | The Novelists, Inc. conference is a premier experience that brings together multi-published, multi-genre authors who publish traditionally, independently, or both. The speakers are selected from the top echelons of the industry and the conversations rise far and above what you'll experience anywhere else. | ninc.com |
| Penned Con | Sep 22-24 | St. Louis, MO | $10-$400 | This convention brings authors and readers together each year for a full three-day event that will create great memories and opportunities to meet all of your fangirl/fanboy needs. Penned Con is designed to give readers plenty of time to hang out with your favorite authors in a laid back setting, an opportunity to learn from bestselling authors, discover new to you books, and to have FUN! | pennedcon.com |
| Pacific Northwest Writers Conference | September 23-25 | Lake Washington, WA | $425-$525 | PNWA annually hosts a writer's Conference for education and networking with editors, agents, and industry experts, as well as PNWA’s Writing Contest, where finalist entries are read by agents and editors. On-going benefits include workshops, critique group meetings, weekly newsletter, Author Magazine - PNWA's online journal, and discounts for writer resources. | pnwa.org |
| Creatures, Crimes & Creativity (C3 Con) | September 30 – October 2 | Columbia MD | Cost unknown | The purpose is to gather readers and writers of genre fiction–mystery, suspense, thriller, horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and paranormal – to meet in an informal atmosphere so that everyone can have fun connecting, and learning about writing, the authors and their books. The conference offers panels on the craft and business of writing as well as panels tailored to engage and entertain fans. | creaturescrimesandcreativity.com |
| October 2022 | |||||
| Minnesota Writing Workshop | undetermined weekend in October 2022 | Virtual | Cost unknown | This writing event is a wonderful opportunity to get intense instruction over the course of two days, pitch a literary agent or editor (optional), get your questions answered, and more. | minnesotawritingworkshop.com |
| Write on the Sound Writers' Conference | October 7-9 | No details yet | $100–$600 | Founded in 1985, Write on the Sound writers’ conference (WOTS) is a small, affordable conference focused on the craft of writing. A variety of sessions, workshops and panel discussions are available for all levels and interests, including valuable information regarding today’s writing and publishing industry. | writeonthesound.com |
| The 2022 Power of Words Conference | October 13-16 | Virtual | $212-$265 | The 2022 Power of Words Conference will feature three keynote presentations, more than 30 workshops, panel discussions, performances, celebration, and more. Check back later in 2022 for the full conference summary. The conference will bring together writers, storytellers, performers, musicians, community leaders, activists, educators, health professionals, and more. The conference features workshops in five tracks: narrative medicine; social change; right livelihood (and making a living through the arts); ecological literacy, and engaged spirituality. | tlanetwork.org |
| GayRomLit (GRL) | October 19th-23 | Portsmouth, VA | Cost unknown | The GayRomLit Retreat (GRL Retreat) is the must-attend event for all who enjoy crafting, reading, and publishing LGBT romance. It's the place to connect with old friends and find family you didn't know you had for a one-of-a-kind, must-attend gathering of dynamic, informal, and diverse fun. | gayromlit.com |
| Women Writing the West Conference | October 20-22 | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Cost unknown | Women Writing the West is an organization of writers and other professionals who write and promote writing about the West with emphasis on the experiences of Western women and girls. | womenwritingthewest.org |
| Moonlight & Magnolias Conference | October 20-23 | Peachtree City, GA | Cost unknown | The mission of the Georgia Romance Writers is to promote high quality romance writing; to disseminate information regarding all aspects of the romance genre; and to give support and encouragement to members. | |
| Surrey International Writers' Conference | October 20-23 | Virtual | Cost unknown | The Surrey International Writers' Conference is the most comprehensive professional development conference of its kind in Canada. SiWC offers writers in all genres — from beginners to experts — the opportunity to hone their craft. | siwc.ca |
| Florida Writers Conference | October 27-30 | Altamonte Springs, FA | Cost unknown | Florida Writers Association is a nonprofit serving writers of all genres and all levels. FWA provides a professional atmosphere, a vast networking system, and valuable tools to succeed in today's publishing industry. | floridawriters.org |
| November 2022 | |||||
| Writers Conference of Los Angeles | November 2022 | Virtual | Cost unknown | The 2022 Writers Conference of Los Angeles is planned for an undetermined weekend in November 2022. The WCLA conference has happened multiple times before, with workshops that connect writers and literary agents. | writingconferenceoflosangeles.com |
| San Diego Writing Workshop | undetermined weekend in November 2022 | Virtual | Cost unknown | The 2022 San Diego Writing Workshop is planned for an undetermined weekend in November 2022. The SDWW conference has happened four times before. Writing Day Workshops connects writers and literary agents. | sandiegowritingworkshop.com |
| Indie Romance Convention | November 2-5 | Lebanon, TN | Cost unknown | Indie Romance Convention is a small intimate reader and author event | indieromanceconvention.com |
| 2022 Online Kauai Writers Conference | November 7-13 | In person - no details yet for the venue | Cost unknown | For the past two years, the in-person event has had to be postponed due to the pandemic. The in-person event will open registration soon. | kauaiwritersconference.com |
| 20Books Vegas | November 14-18 | Las Vegas, NV | $299.99 | This conference is about what it takes to make money as an independent author – there are innumerable ways to climb the mountain. Let’s find the one that works best for you. | 20booksvegas.com |
* Indicates highly recommended conferences for self-published authors.
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