Writing Events October to December 2022

Whether a one day session, one week conference, or a month-long writing workshop, writing related events are a good way to commune with other writers. They are opportunities to network and get your name out there. In some instances, you can meet and mingle with editors and agents. Some offer critiques or pitching sessions. Nowhere will you find a higher concentration of introverts enjoying each other's company. Local conferences are a good place to meet potential critique groups or recruit members. Note that information for this list is accurate as to what was available in December 2021. Dates and formats may change. Some events may be postponed or cancelled.

Some are free. Some require a fee. Some are more social than others. Many are for new writers, but a few dig deep into craft. You should choose an event that speaks to your needs and desires.

Unfortunately, with the pandemic, many in person events have been cancelled. Some have been replaced with virtual events, podcasts, or online classes and lectures. Virtual events allow for a wider audience and lower costs since attendance does not require travel and lodging. Many plans remain up in the air as the situation shifts.

October 7 - 9, 2022 Write on the Sound Conference in Edmonds WA visit the site for updates on whether it will be an in-person or virtual event this year. http://www.writeonthesound.com/

October 7 - 9, 2022 Annual James River Writers Annual Conference is to host a mixed schedule of in-person and online events, keeping COVID protocols and the safety of their guests, speakers, volunteers, and staff top of mind in all of their planning. To this end, with ever-changing circumstances beyond their control, they will assess the viability of hosting in-person events at the beginning of each month. https://jamesriverwriters.org/

October 21 - 23 2022 Surry International Writers Conference, Surry, British Columbia, Canada will be a virtual event. https://www.siwc.ca

November 4 – 6, 2022 La Jolla Writer’s Conference has been tentatively scheduled. Check their site for updates. https://lajollawritersconference.com/ 

If you have an annual writing event you would like to add, drop a line in the comments. It takes a ton of work and many people to arrange writing events, especially during times like these. Heartfelt gratitude for those willing to invest in the writing community. You are heroes.

Writing Events July to September 2022

 

Whether a one day session, one week conference, or a month-long writing workshop, writing related events are a good way to commune with other writers. They are opportunities to network and get your name out there. In some instances, you can meet and mingle with editors and agents. Some offer critiques or pitching sessions. Nowhere will you find a higher concentration of introverts enjoying each other's company. Local conferences are a good place to meet potential critique groups or recruit members. Note that information for this list is accurate as to what was available in December 2021. Dates and formats may change. Some events may be postponed or cancelled.

Some are free. Some require a fee. Some are more social than others. Many are for new writers, but a few dig deep into craft. You should choose an event that speaks to your needs and desires.

Unfortunately, with the pandemic, many in person events have been cancelled. Some have been replaced with virtual events, podcasts, or online classes and lectures. Virtual events allow for a wider audience and lower costs since attendance does not require travel and lodging. Many plans remain up in the air as the situation shifts.

July 7 - 10, 2022 SleuthFest at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Deerfield Beach in Boca Raton, Florida will be held virtually this year. http://sleuthfest.com/

July 16 - 26, 2022 The Pacific University Residency Writers Conference will be at the Pacific University’s 170-year-old campus in Forest Grove.  https://www.pacificu.edu/masters-fine-arts-writing/residency-writers-conference

July 16 - 18, 2022 Sun Valley Writers Conference in Ketchum, Idaho. Check site for updates and status. https://svwc.com/

July 17 - 30, 2022  Kenyon Review Young Writers Workshop, Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio. Visit the site for online reservation. https://www.kenyonreview.org/workshops/young-writers/

July 17 - 24, 2022 Port Townsend Writers Conference in Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend, WA https://centrum.org/the-port-townsend-writers-conference/

July 20 - 23, 2022 Midwest Writers Workshop, Muncie, Indiana, check site for up to date information. https://www.midwestwriters.org/

July 24 - 29, 2022 Napa Valley Writers Conference will be held in Napa California at the Napa campus of Napa Valley College http://www.napawritersconference.org/

August  4 - 6, 2022 Mendocino Coast Publishing Boot Camp will be an in-person event. http://mcwc.org

August  5 - 7, 2022 Greater Los Angeles Writers Conference, Los Angeles, Hilton Los Angeles Westside, California is a live event. http://www.wcwriters.com/aglawc/index.html

August  14 - 21, 2022 Postgraduate Writers Conference, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, Vermont. As we launch the 2022 cycle, we are planning on an in-person event. If public health and safety considerations should dictate a different course as summer approaches, this page will provide current updates and information. https://vcfa.edu/postgraduate-writers-conference/

August 18 - 22, 2021 Killer Nashville in Franklin, Tennessee is scheduled to be an in-person event. https://killernashville.com/ 

September 8 - 11, 2022 Boucheron will be held at the Hilton Minneapolis, Minnesota.  https://www.bouchercon2022.com/

September 8 - 11, 2022 Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Colorado Gold Workshop will be held at the Hyatt -Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center. https://rmfw.org/conference-2022/

September 23 - 25, 2022 PNWA Annual Writer's Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington as an in-person event. https://www.pnwa.org/page/conference

September 28 - October 2, 2022 Historical Romance Retreat will be held at the Westgate Hotel in San Diego, California. https://www.historicalromanceretreat.com/

 If you have an annual writing event you would like to add, drop a line in the comments. It takes a ton of work and many people to arrange writing events, especially during times like these. Heartfelt gratitude for those willing to invest in the writing community. You are heroes.

Writing Events April to June 2022

Whether a one day session, one week conference, or a month-long writing workshop, writing related events are a good way to commune with other writers. They are opportunities to network and get your name out there. In some instances, you can meet and mingle with editors and agents. Some offer critiques or pitching sessions. Nowhere will you find a higher concentration of introverts enjoying each other's company. Local conferences are a good place to meet potential critique groups or recruit members. Note that information for this list is accurate as to what was available in December 2021. Dates and formats may change. Some events may be postponed or cancelled.

Some are free. Some require a fee. Some are more social than others. Many are for new writers, but a few dig deep into craft. You should choose an event that speaks to your needs and desires.

Unfortunately, with the pandemic, many in person events have been cancelled. Some have been replaced with virtual events, podcasts, or online classes and lectures. Virtual events allow for a wider audience and lower costs since attendance does not require travel and lodging. Many plans remain up in the air as the situation shifts.

April 3 - 9, 2022 Sirenland Writer's Conference https://sirenland.net/

April 7 - 10, 2022 Left Coast Crime in Albuquerque, New Mexico is a live event. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. http://www.leftcoastcrime.org/

April 7 - 10, 2022 Chanticleer Authors Conference, Bellingham, Washington. Hotel Bellwether will be in person. https://www.chantireviews.com/chanticleer-conference/

April 9, 2022 A Rally For Writers Conference in Lansing, Michigan is the tentative plan. To be announced. https://arallyofwriters.wordpress.com/

April 18 - 24, 2022 Breakout Novel Intensive in Hood River Oregon will be an in-person and online event. Visit the site for more information. https://www.free-expressions.com/breakout-novel-intensive-hood-river-or

April 22 - 24, 2022 Malice Domestic Convention, Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Bethesda, Maryland will be a live event. http://malicedomestic.org/

April 27 - May 1, 2022 The Muse and the Marketplace, GrubStreet’s National Conference for Writers in Boston, Massachusetts will be a hybrid event this year. http://museandthemarketplace.com/

April 28 - 30, 2022 Northern Colorado Writers Conference will be a hybrid conference this year. http://www.northerncoloradowriters.com/

April 29 - May 1, 2022 Pikes Peak Writers Conference will be held at the Colorado Springs Doubletree Hilton Hotel. https://www.pikespeakwriters.com/ppwc

April 29 - May 1, 2022 Ravencon Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention will take place in Richmond, Virginia. http://www.ravencon.com/

May 4 - 2, 2022  Longleaf Writers' Conference, Seaside, Florida. Tentative plans are for an in person event but is subject to change. www.longleafwritersconference.com

May 6 - 7, 2022  Lakefly Writing Contests and Conference will be held at the Oshkosh Convention Center in Wisconsin. https://lakeflywriters.org/

May 6 - 7, 2022 Atlanta Writers Conference, an in-person experience with a virtual option for all activities: agent/editor meetings for critiques and pitches, a workshop, Q&A panels, free talks, an award ceremony & more. https://atlantawritersconference.com/

May 12 - 15, 2022 Stokercon Horror Conference,in Denver Colorado. https://www.stokercon.com/

May 14, 2022 Wesleyan Writers Conference, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT. is offering a live and in-person One Day All Day YA Writers Conference  http://www.wesleyan.edu/writing/conference/

May 14 - 17, 2022 Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference will be in-person at the beautiful Kachemak Bay Campus in downtown Homer, Alaska. http://writersconf.kpc.alaska.edu/

May 25 - 28, 2022 North Words Writers Symposium, Skagway, Alaska is scheduled for an in-person event. http://nwwriterss.com/

May 29 - June 2, 2021 Blue Ridge Christian Writer’s Conference, Asheville, NC https://www.blueridgeconference.com/

May 31 - June 4, 2022 ThrillerFest in New York City, NY is a live event. http://thrillerfest.com/

June 2 - 5, 2022 Writers Police Academy, is in Green Bay and Appleton, Wisconsin. (Transportation between locations is provided by the WPA) https://www.writerspoliceacademy.com/

June 2 - 5, 2022 Indiana University Writers' Conference, Bloomington, Indiana will be an in person event this year. https://iuwc.indiana.edu/

June 6 - 12, 2022 VCFA Novel Retreat, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, Vermont will be an on-campus retreat. https://vcfa.edu/novel-retreat/

June 5 - 10, 2022 Annual West of the Moon Writer’s Retreat, New Harmony, Indiana has plans to be in person. http://westofthemoonretreat.com/the-retreat/

June 12 - 16, 2022 Tinker Mountain Writers, Hollins University, Virginia will be in person this year. Proof of vaccination is required. https://www.hollins.edu/academics/workshops-online-writing-courses/tinker-mountain-writers-workshop-residential/

June 12 - 18, 2022  Kenyon Review Fiction Workshop, Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio is excited to offer a new suite of online programs for summer. https://kenyonreview.org/writers/fiction/

June 16 - 26, 2022 Fine Arts Residency Conference Pacific University campus, Forest Grove, Oregon. https://www.pacificu.edu/masters-fine-arts-writing/residency-writers-conference

June 16 - 18, 2022 Kentucky Christian Writers Conference, Elizabethtown, Kentucky will be a live event.  http://www.kychristianwriters.com/

June 20 - 26, 2022 Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference, Bemidji State University, Minnesota. Conference will be in person.  http://www.northwoodswriters.org

June 26 - July 2, 2022 Chesapeake Writers’ Conference at the St. Mary's College of Maryland hopes to offer an in person event this year. Check site for updates. https://www.smcm.edu/events/chesapeake-writers-conference/

June 26 - July 23, 2022 New York State Summer Writers Institute, Skidmore College, New York will be online this year. https://www.skidmore.edu/summerwriters/

June 26 - July 9, 2022  Kenyon Review Young Writers Workshop, Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio, Visit the site for online reservations for events. https://www.kenyonreview.org/workshops/young-writers/

 If you have an annual writing event you would like to add, drop a line in the comments. It takes a ton of work and many people to arrange writing events, especially during times like these. Heartfelt gratitude for those willing to invest in the writing community. You are heroes.

Tips on Relaunching a Book

You uploaded your book or series and it didn't sell. Maybe you didn't market it or you worry the product isn't sound. It doesn't have to stay that way.

Relaunching a book can give titles new life and a chance to reappear on search algorithms. Let's look at reasons and methods for relaunching a book.

1. Covers

Covers are a one second commercial. Readers often make a snap judgement based on the cover alone. A pretty package can sell a previously overlooked product. Perhaps you began with a stand alone but it became a series or you have a series that didn't perform well and you have a new book to launch. It is worth trying new covers and a relaunch to jump start sales.

2. Interior Design

Maybe your ebook formatting makes you cringe and you know better now. There are bigger and better tools for crafting interiors from Word templates to programs like Calibre and Kindle Create. Ebooks can have features like dropcaps and images. Uploading a document with special fonts doesn't translate well to ereaders where a reader can opt for standard installed fonts, so avoid embedding funky fonts. You have to have permission to use fonts just like images. That's why it is best to stick with the defaults.

3. Book Description

Book description is an art form and it can be learned. Have you had feedback or reviews from readers that said your description turned them off or you promised a different story than you delivered? Changing the book description can attract different readers. Make sure you know your story promise and you keep it. Don't promise a lighthearted romp and insert a tragedy. Don't promise a mystery with no mystery or a thriller with no thrills. You can specifically target lovers of your subgenre. Make use of keywords. Know what those readers want then tell them that you have it. Seduce them with your story promise.

4. Editing

You were desperate to put the book out, then realized it was full of editing issues. Perhaps you uploaded it then caught the fifty typos you somehow missed after 20 rounds of proofreading or there are page position issues. You can fix that.

If necessary, have the book professionally edited. Keep in mind that fixing a few typos is fine. A new cover is also acceptable. You can adjust and re-upload with the same ISBN. 

Unfortunately, if you make significant structural and prose changes, it must be released as a second edition.

If you were horrified by your original, don't assume you can simply change the title and/or author name. Many sites have restrictions on plagiarized content and their algorithms may highlight your new title as plagiarism of previously released fiction. I know of one writer that revised their own book because the first version needed a total overhaul and they re-released with a new cover and a rewrite. The new version has been rejected by several third party distributors and selling platforms, even though it is her intellectual property, She uploaded it as a second version with the same title and author.

Releasing an existing book with a new title and/or author could confuse readers who have already enjoyed your book or series. Better to issue a revised version than a "remake." I would only suggest new title and/or author name if you revised the plot so that it is unrecognizable from the original and want to start over again with your online branding. You will need new ISBN numbers and all new social media accounts.

5. Standalone Becomes a Series

Perhaps you released one book then it became a series but the cover art and/or interior formatting are nothing like the first book. You can make them cohesive then re-release them.  Relaunching a series can resurrect a dead standalone.

6. Rights Reversion

Some midlist authors got dropped. Some writers had a contract but their first book didn't sell well and they were not picked up again by their publisher. Perhaps a publisher released only an ebook or print edition and you wish to have both available. Perhaps you want an audible book version.You can look into rights reversion. If you receive your rights back, you can relaunch the book yourself through the self-publishing platforms. Publishers don't give all books equal promotion. Perhaps you can do a better job. Also, your books can remain in circulation until you take them down, unlike the short lifespan on store bookshelves or limited print runs. The good thing about print on demand is you don't need to store hundreds of copies in your office. Rights reversion is also important if you want to continue a series they discontinued. 

7. Boxed Sets

If you have a series, you can also release them as a boxed set to give them new life. Pricing is a consideration here. Buyers want a deal of some sort and you can strategically price the set. You can include added content as well such as related shorts or novellas.

8. Marketing

Here is the crucial part. When you relaunch a book or series, it is critical to have a marketing plan in place. Perhaps you released a book and it went nowhere because you didn't do anything after uploading it, expecting it to sell itself. Do your research. Find out what marketing tactics work. Connect with book bloggers and influencers. Make sure you have a solid representation on social media, which involves relationship building. A good rule of thumb is to give more than you ask for. Help others. Promote others and they are more willing to help you. If you simply change the book then don't invest in marketing, the book will remain hidden in the dark dusty archives of the internet.

Relaunching a book or series gives you the opportunity to gain readers if used strategically. Perhaps you have a new series or book in the pipeline. Relaunching the previous books can add to the momentum of your new release.

For more information, check out:

KDP updated content guidelines: https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G200736410

Create a boxed set on KDP: https://selfpublishing.com/book-series-box-set/

Mastering Book Design:  http://dianahurwitz.blogspot.com/2020/07/2020-09-30-mastering-book-design.html

Fonts: http://dianahurwitz.blogspot.com/2018/12/utilizing-fonts-for-book-covers-and.html

Mastering Book Description:  http://dianahurwitz.blogspot.com/2021/03/2020-02-25-mastering-book-description.html

Rights Reversion: https://accrispin.blogspot.com/2014/10/how-to-request-rights-reversion-from.html

https://www.lawinsider.com/clause/reversion-of-rights

Marketing: https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-market-a-book/

Trigger Warnings and Content Rating

Trigger warnings and content ratings are topics of discussion in the writing community with strong feelings on both sides of the debate. They range from the opinion that every kind of trigger must be accounted for to stop being snowflakes. I think there is room in the middle. We have had a movie rating system for decades and no one was bothered too much about it. Parents were allowed to decide what their children could view, though clever kids had workarounds. Then came movie rentals and streaming and good luck with controlling that, parents.

Television shows currently have content warnings which don't prevent anyone from watching anything but gives a tip off to people who might have strong preferences. Sometimes there are images you just don't want in your head. And that is perfectly acceptable. You never know when content you've been exposed to will show up in a dream.

When it comes to books the debate is two-fold: should you control what children read and the fear of censorship. Again, both are valid concerns.

As a reader, I prefer to know what kind of story I am signing up for even without trigger warnings. There is content I don't enjoy, such as explicit sex scenes, gore, torture, and explicit rape scenes. I also loathe being promised a lighthearted story or ghost story and having it feature child abuse. You don't have to be "triggered" (a genuine mental and physical  stress response) to be upset by content you'd rather not read.

You can hint at a lot with key words your book description: gritty, graphic, rape, erotic, torture, abuse. At a bare minimum, I suggest using descriptive words that accurately reflect the type of story the reader is about to embark upon. This includes non-triggering words as well: comic, tragic, slow exploration, romantic, chilling, fast-paced, gripping, etc.

There is no standard for warnings as yet. I don't see a downside at this point. However, the list of things that trigger people can be quite long. You can't account for everything all of the time.

Here are some options to consider:

You can suggest the content (as mentioned) above with key words in the description itself.

You can add them at the end of the book description on the sales pages on Amazon. 

You can add a page after the title page with a list of trigger warnings.

For further information, here are more articles on the what and how:

https://muffin.wow-womenonwriting.com/2019/10/should-books-have-trigger-warnings.html

https://geekfeminism.fandom.com/wiki/Trigger_warning

https://www.lookslikefilm.com/2019/01/27/how-to-write-a-trigger-warning/

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FuEER6Zu5pNSjw8oZpdaprHsYAYYRKTnI5AFUCv_YH0/edit#gid=0

https://adancewithbooks.wordpress.com/2019/09/22/a-small-list-of-trigger-warnings-you-can-use/

For more on how to craft a book description read Mastering Book Description.

Writing Events with Details to Be Announced

 

Whether a one day session, one week conference, or a month-long writing workshop, writing related events are a good way to commune with other writers. They are opportunities to network and get your name out there. In some instances, you can meet and mingle with editors and agents. Some offer critiques or pitching sessions. Nowhere will you find a higher concentration of introverts enjoying each other's company. Local conferences are a good place to meet potential critique groups or recruit members. Note that information for this list is accurate as to what was available in December 2021. Dates and formats may change. Some events may be postponed or cancelled.

Some are free. Some require a fee. Some are more social than others. Many are for new writers, but a few dig deep into craft. You should choose an event that speaks to your needs and desires.

Unfortunately, with the pandemic, many in person events have been cancelled. Some have been replaced with virtual events, podcasts, or online classes and lectures. Virtual events allow for a wider audience and lower costs since attendance does not require travel and lodging. Many plans remain up in the air as the situation shifts.

DATES/STATUS TO BE ANNOUNCED

Alaska Writers Guild Conference. Check site for updated information on the 2022 event. https://www.alaskawritersguild.com/

American Society of Journalists and Authors Conference (ASJA), New York Marriott Downtown, New York City, New York,was virtual in 2021. To be determined in 2022. https://na.eventscloud.com/website/20696/

Annual Digital Author and Indie Publishing Writers Conference in Van Nuys, CA check site for plans for 2022. http://wcwriters.com/da/

Bay To Ocean Writers Conference in Maryland to be announced. https://www.easternshorewriters.org/

Boldface Conference for Emerging Writers, University of Houston, Texas to be announced. http://boldfaceconference.com/

BookCon in Midtown Manhattan, check their site for updates regarding the 2022 event. http://www.thebookcon.com/

Book Lovers Convention, Nashville, Tennessee visit their site for updates and the status. https://www.bookloverscon.com/

Annual Broadleaf Writers Conference visit site for updates on future conferences. The 2021 conference was virtual. No news as of this writing on 2022. http://broadleafwriters.com/

California Crime Writers Conference Culver City, California to be announced. https://ccwconference.org/

Cape Cod Writers Center Conference in Hyannis, Massachusetts dates to be announced. https://capecodwriterscenter.org/

Castle Rock Writers' Conference, Castle Rock, Colorado.  The 2021 two-day event was in September on Zoom. Visit site for updates about 2022. http://castlerockwriters.com/

Chuckanut Writers Conference in Bellingham, WA after two years of shifting gears from an in-person event to a virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chuckanut Writers organizing team has decided to put a pause on the Chuckanut Writers Conference in 2022 to take an opportunity to catch our breath and reevaluate our programming moving forward. https://www.whatcom.edu/academics/community-continuing-education/chuckanut-writers-conference

Clarksville Writers Conference in Clarksville, Tennessee. Visit site for updates. http://www.artsandheritage.us/writers/descript.html

Coastal Magic Convention, Urban Paranormal, Fantasy, & Romance in Daytona Beach, Florida is in the planning stages for a live event. Dates and times to be confirmed soon. http://coastalmagicconvention.com/

Deadly Ink in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey was cancelled for 2020 and 2021. Visit the site for updates about 2022. https://deadly-ink.com

Desert Nights, Rising Stars Writers Conference at Arizona State University is to be announced. Also, the Piper Center regularly offers creative writing classes and workshops through the Piper Writers Studio throughout the year. https://piper.asu.edu/conference

DFW Writers Conference (DFWCon), Dallas- Fort Worth Texas. Check site for status of the workshop in 2022. https://dfwcon.org/

Emerald City's Writers Conference in Bellevue, Washington planning is still in progress for 2022. http://gsrwa.org/home/emerald-city-writers-conference/

GayRomLit Retreat to be announced. https://www.gayromlit.com/

Green Mountain Writers Conference Mountain Top Inn Chittenden, Vermont. http://www.vermontwriters.com/

Gold Rush Writer Conference in Mokelumne Hill, CA. Check site for updates as things progress. http://www.goldrushwriters.com/

Hampton Roads Writers holds events throughout the year. Check their site for schedule and details. http://hamptonroadswriters.org/

Highlights Foundation holds classes and virtual workshops throughout the year, live and virtual events. Visit their site for details. https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/upcoming-workshops/

Historical Novel Society Conference will be back for 2023. http://hns-conference.org

History Writers of America Conference in Colonial Williamsburg, VA has not yet announced plans for a 2022 event. https://hwa.clubexpress.com/

Jackson Hole Writer’s Conference offers monthly workshops. http://jacksonholewritersconference.com

Juniper Institute for Young Writers, Amherst, Massachusetts. Event is for high school students finishing grades 9, 10, or 11. 2021 was a virtual conference. No dates announced for 2022. https://www.umass.edu/juniperyoungwriters

Kauai Writers Conference Kauai to be announced. http://www.kauaiwritersconference.com 

Kentucky Women Writers Conference in Lexington, Kentucky. https://womenwriters.as.uky.edu/

Liberty States Fiction Writers Conference at the Holiday Inn in Clark, NJ to be announced. http://www.libertystatesfictionwriters.com/conference/

Maranatha Christian Writers' Conference in Norton Shores, MI. Check site for updates.  https://www.maranathachristianwriters.com/

Men of Mystery Conference to be announced. https://www.menofmystery.org/

Mississippi Writers Conference was cancelled for 2020. Check site for updates for 2022. http://www.mississippiwritersguild.com/

North Carolina Writers Conference holds multiple events each year. Check site for dates and status for 2022. Some will be live, others virtual. https://www.ncwriters.org/programs-and-services/conferences

Northern Woodlands Conference in Corinth, Vermont. Check the site for status and updates for 2022. https://northernwoodlands.org/conference

Odyssey Fantasy Writing Workshop, Saint Anselm College, Manchester, New Hampshire. At this time, there is no information regarding 2022. Odyssey offers other ongoing online resources such as classes, webinars, critiques, podcasts, etc. http://www.odysseyworkshop.org/

Pittsburgh Writing Workshop, in Pittsburgh, PA. Check site for updates and status for 2022. https://pittsburghwritingworkshop.com/

Rhode Island Romance Writers Retreat, in Middletown-Newport, Rhode Island has not yet posted an event for 2022. https://www.rirw.org/retreat/

 Rochester Writers Conference was virtual in 2020. Check their site for updates and status for 2022.  https://rochesterwriters.com/

Romance Writers of America, San Francisco, California. The 2021 event was virtual. Check site for plans for the summer 2022 event. https://www.rwa.org/conference

San Miguel Writers' Conference & Literary Festival, San Miguel, Mexico is scheduled for February 14 – 18, 2023 https://sanmiguelwritersconference.org/

Sanibel Writers Conference was held virtually for 2021. Check site for plans for 2022. https://www.fgcu.edu/siwc/

Santa Barbara Writers Conference, Santa Barbara, California was cancelled in 2020. Check site for updates for the status of 2022. http://www.sbwriters.com/

Sewanee Writers’ Conference, University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee. The 2021 conference was closed to the public. Check site for plans for 2022. http://www.sewaneewriters.org/

Southampton Writers Conference, Southampton, New York to be announced.  
https://www.stonybrook.edu/writers/

Squaw Valley Writer's Conference, Squaw Valley, California. To be announced. https://communityofwriters.org/workshops/writers-workshops

Storymakers Conference is TBA. Check their site for updates. https://ldstorymakersconference.com/

Summer Writing Program at The Capitalocene Naropa University, Boulder, Colorado has not finalized plans for 2022. Check their site for updates. https://www.naropa.edu/academics/swp/

Tennessee Mountain Writers annual conference in Oakridge, Tennessee to be determined for 2022. https://tmwi.org/

The Writer’s Digest Annual Conference, New York, NY. The 2021 conference was virtual. Check site for plans for the 2022 conference. http://writersdigestconference.com/

Writers' League of Texas Agents & Editors Conference, Austin, Texas  ]https://writersleague.org/programs/summer-writing-retreat/

 A big thank you to all of the unsung heroes it takes to pull these events together and shift with the changing tides due to the pandemic.