Upcoming Literary Events in 2023: Conferences and Workshops Across All Writing Genres
Take the opportunity to cultivate your writing skills and connect with fellow authors by attending one of the numerous conferences and workshops scheduled for 2025. Writing conferences provide an ideal platform for exploring diverse writing styles, gathering new writing tips, and networking with like-minded individuals. Here are some of the noteworthy writing events happening around the world next year, both in-person and online.
Pacific University Master of Fine Arts in Writing Residency Writers Conference
Under the Volcano
Key West Literary Seminar Writers' Workshop Program
Key West Literary Seminar
Arisia
Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway
Writers in Paradise Conference
TMW January Jumpstart
Digital Book World
Tupelo's Online Manuscript Conference
Get The Lead Out!
Colrain Classic
Todos Santos Writers Workshop
National Cowboy Poetry Gathering
Pubwest
Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators Annual Conference
ICRWAL: International Conference on Reading, Writing and Applied Linguistics
San Francisco Writers Conference
Southern California Writers' Conference
Southern California Writers Conference - San Diego
Coastal Magic Convention
Asheville Christian Writers Conference
California Creative Writers Conference
Bay to Ocean Thursdays with ESWA Special Conference Reading
The AWP Conference & Bookfair
Alabama Writing Workshop
The New York Pitch Conference
Algonkian Writers New York Pitch Conference
The Power of Narrative Conference
Scottish Association of Writers Conference
Moravian Writers' Conference: Voices of War
UND Writers Conference
The Write Stuff Writer's Conference
Let's Just Write! An Uncommon Writers Conference
Teen Author Boot Camp In Person Conference
Kentucky Writers Conference
National Undergraduate Literature Conference
Liberty States Fiction Writers Conference
Norwescon 45
Authors' Salon at Clockwork Alchemy
The Las Vegas Writers Conference
Blue Ridge Writers' Conference
Red Clay Writers Conference
A Rally of Writers Conference
San Antonio Book Festival
Paris Cafe Writing
Nebraska Writers Guild Conference
The Creativity Workshop in New York
Breakout Novel Intensive Workshop
Chanticleer Authors Conference
Pikes Peak Writers Conference
Poetry At Round Up Festival
Malice Domestic Convention
Ozarks Writers League Conference
Paris Cafe Writing
Melbourne Writers Festival
The Lakefly Writers Conference
Atlanta Writers Conference
Bay Area Book Festival
Nonfiction Writers Conference
Storymakers Conference
Big Sur Children's Writers Workshops
Florida Writing Workshop
Longleaf Writers Conference
Kachemak Bay Writers' Conference
Breakout Novel Intensive Workshop: Boni Virtual Edition
Ignite Your Imagination Conference
Fiction Readers Summit
Looking Glass Rock Writers' Conference
Word on the Lake Writers' Festival
Biographers International Organization Conference
TWH Maine "Mini Mfa" All-Fiction Writers Conference
North Words Writers Symposium
Writing Heights Writers Conference
Northern Colorado Writers Conference
Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writers Conference
Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference
Thrillerfest
Writing the Midwest: A Symposium of Scholars and Writers
Book Lovers Con
Wyoming Writers Conference
Bread Loaf Translators' Conference
Bread Loaf Environmental Writers' Conference
Walker Percy Weekend
Arkansas Writers' Conference
Reader & Author Get Together
Historical Novel Society North American Conference
Author Advantage Live
The Creativity Workshop in New York
West Chester University Poetry Conference
California Crime Writers Conference
Screencraft Writers Summit
Juniper Summer Writing Institute
Write-to-Publish Conference
Pacific University Master of Fine Arts in Writing Residency Writers Conference
Youth Workshops and Activities
Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference
Western Writers of America Convention
Chautauqua Writers' Festival
Jackson Hole Writers Conference
Book Bonanza
Clarion Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers' Workshop
Disquiet International Literary Program
Haiku North America Conference
Information, Medium & Society: International Conference on Publishing Studies
Ledbury Poetry Festival
SleuthFest
Taos Writers Conference
Tin House Summer Writers' Workshop
National Writers' Conference
ASLE Biennial Conference
Southampton Writers Conference
Readercon 32
Imaginarium Convention
International Creative Writing Conference
Sun Valley Writers' Conference
The Leopardi Writing Conference
National Book Club Conference
Taylor University's Professional Writers' Conference
The Creativity Workshop in New York
Napa Valley Writers Conference
Mendocino Coast Writers' Conference
When Words Collide
Swanwick Writers' Summer School
Bread Loaf Environmental Writers' Conference
Nashville's 18th Annual Writers' Conference
Bouchercon, the World Mystery Convention
Bear River Writers' Conference
PNWA Writer's Conference
Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers
Creatures, Crimes & Creativity Con
Yucatan Writing Conference
Milford Writer's Workshop
Penned Con
Kingston WritersFest
The Black Authors & Readers Rock Conference (BARR)
Write on the Sound Writers' Conference
Next Chapter Con
The DFW Writers Conference
Writing Sisters Summit in the Hills
Ozark Creative Writers Conference
The Desert Nights, Rising Stars Writers Conference
Moonlight & Magnolias Conference
Women Writing the West Annual Conference
West Coast Christian Writers
Surrey International Writers Conference
Paris Cafe Writing
Medical Writing & Communication Conference
Paris Cafe Writing
Kauai Writers Conference
TusCon
International Conference on Reading, Writing and Applied Linguistics
These writing events represent a great opportunity for writers of all levels to hone their craft, connect with publishers, and immerse themselves in an inspiring literary environment. Sign up for one of these conferences today to embark on a journey of growth and inspiration in the world of writing.
In addition, be sure to check out other resources such as the 2024 International Book Fairs Calendar, Amazing Writing Retreats to Attend in 2024, and The Comprehensive List of 2024 Writing Contests for more opportunities to expand your writing career.
- authors can explore diverse social markets by attending the Pacific University Master of Fine Arts in Writing Residency Writers Conference
- writers can enhance their writing skills and network in the fashion-and-beauty and lifestyle industries at the Under the Volcano event
- writers seeking training in marketing and publishing can participate in the Key West Literary Seminar Writers' Workshop Program
- writers can attend the TMW January Jumpstart for tips on mobile publishing and design
- the Arisia conference offers a platform for authors in the fields of science fiction, fantasy, and fandom
- the Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway is ideal for authors looking to improve their prose and poetry skills in a peaceful setting
- the Writers in Paradise Conference offers workshops in fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction, with a focus on print and lifestyle writing
- at the Digital Book World conference, authors can learn about the latest trends in the digital publishing industry
- authors of children's literature can network and gain insights at the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators Annual Conference
- the ICRWAL: International Conference on Reading, Writing and Applied Linguistics offers a chance for authors to collaborate and exchange ideas in the field of education-and-self-development.
