Whether you’re an indie or traditionally published author, there’s still nothing like getting together in person with fellow writers to get the lay of the land, to share inside tips, and to put a face to a pen name.
In addition to Author Nation, the largest gathering of indie authors held each November in Las Vegas, there are tons of other gatherings ranging from regional events to global book fairs.
And even if you can’t attend in person, there are often interesting conversations to be had and threads to follow on X, Instagram and elsewhere. There are always dozens of colleagues eager to lend a helping hand to fellow writers who may be struggling with some part of their creative process.
Some of the conferences we’ll be keeping an eye on over the next few months include:
- Las Vegas Writers Conference, next week
- Bluegrass Writers Coalition Conference, a low-cost all-day affair on April 26 in Frankfort, Ky.
- Atlanta Writers Conference, May 2-3, one of the biggest regional gatherings of writers, held both virtually and in Atlanta
- Sonoma Valley Authors Festival, May 2-4 in Sonoma, Calif.
- IBPA Publishing University, May 15-17 in St. Paul, Minn.
- Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Retreat, May 29-June 1 in Colorado Springs, Colo.
It’s not too late to attend many of these. Hope to see you at some of them … or online!
