Writing Conferences Dates 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 2023. Dates and formats may change. Some events continue to be virtual, which allows for a wider audience and lower costs. Others also offer online resources that were presented at conferences past.

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.

Also keep in mind that some of these organizations offer year-round events, critique opportunities, groups to join, etc. You may find your tribe.

Alaska Writers Guild Conference. Check site for updated information on the 2024 event. The 2023 event was September 29-30 at Rasmuson Hall, University of Alaska in Anchorage. https://www.alaskawritersguild.com/

Annual Digital Author and Indie Publishing Writers Conference TBA http://wcwriters.com/aglawc/index.html

Boldface Conference for Emerging Writers, University of Houston, Texas details to be announced. 2023 was in May. http://boldfaceconference.com/

BookCon in Midtown Manhattan, check their site for updates regarding the 2024 event. http://www.thebookcon.com/

Book Lovers Convention,TBA https://www.bookloverscon.com/

Blue Ridge Writers Conference in Blue Ridge Georgia.https://www.blueridgewritersconference.com/

Broadleaf Writers Conference Decatur Library, Decatur, Georgia. Dates TBA http://broadleafwriters.com/

California Crime Writers Conference TBA Hilton Los Angeles Culver City, California https://ccwconference.org/

Cape Cod Writers Center Conference TBA Massachusetts https://capecodwriterscenter.org/

Castle Rock Writers' Conference, Castle Rock, Colorado.  To be announced. Check their site for updates. The 2023 event was end of September. http://castlerockwriters.com/

Desert Nights, Rising Stars Writers Conference TBA has multiple events at Arizona State https://piper.asu.edu/conference

Door County Young Writers Conference has not announced the date for the in-person event at Sturgeon Bay High School. Check their site for other online classes and events throughout the year. https://writeondoorcounty.org/

Fine Arts Residency Conference Pacific University campus, Forest Grove, Oregon. The ten-day residency takes place twice a year and is open for registration. Dates TBA. There are other workshops available as well. https://www.pacificu.edu/masters-fine-arts-writing/residency-writers-conference

Hampton Roads Writers holds events throughout the year. Check their site for schedule and details. The 2023 Conference was in November. 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 Romance Retreat TBA  in San Diego, California. https://www.historicalromanceretreat.com/

Jackson Hole Writer’s Conference TBA Jackson Hole Center for the Arts, Jackson Hole, Wyoming offers monthly workshops in addition to the conference http://jacksonholewritersconference.com

Juniper Institute for Young Writers, Amherst, Massachusetts. Event is for high school students finishing grades 9, 10, or 11. There are online events. No conference has been announced for 2024. Visit the site for more information. https://www.umass.edu/juniperyoungwriters

Kentucky Christian Writers Conference, Elizabethtown, Kentucky TBA. The 2023 conference was in October. http://www.kychristianwriters.com/

Main Crime Wave Portland, Oregon dates to be announced.

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

Napa Valley Writers Conference TBA will be held in Napa California at the Napa campus of Napa Valley College http://www.napawritersconference.org/

North Carolina Writers Conference holds multiple events each year. There will be a spring and summer conference as well as workshops throughout the year. https://www.ncwriters.org/programs-and-services/conferences

Odyssey Fantasy Writing Workshop, Saint Anselm College, Manchester, New Hampshire Odyssey offers three workshops a year and ongoing online resources such as classes, webinars, critiques, podcasts, etc. Check their site for dates. http://www.odysseyworkshop.org/

The Pacific University Residency Writers Conference TBA Forest Grove, Oregon https://www.pacificu.edu/masters-fine-arts-writing/residency-writers-conference

Pennwriters Annual Conference offers multiple online events. No conference data announced yet for 2024. https://pennwriters.org/

PNWA Annual Writer's Conference TBA registrations began in September 2023. https://www.pnwa.org/page/conference

Rochester Writers Conference 16^th Annual TBA Held at Oakland University.  https://rochesterwriters.com/

Sanibel Writers Conference was held in November in 2023. Dates for 2024 TBA. https://www.fgcu.edu/siwc/

Summer Writing Program at The Capitalocene Naropa University, Boulder. TBA Check their site for updates. https://www.naropa.edu/academics/swp/

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

Voices of Our National Conference. Miami, Florida holds several events throughout the year. https://www.vonavoices.org

The Writer’s Digest Annual Conference, New York, NY. To Be Announced. Check site for plans for the 2024 conference. http://writersdigestconference.com/

Writers' League of Texas Agents & Editors Conference, Austin, Texas. Check site for updates on the 2024 summer conference. There are other events throughout the year. https://writersleague.org/programs/summer-writing-retreat/

Writers Studio at UCLA Extension in Westwood Village has been shifted to the summer. Check site for dates. There are other events and opportunities during the year. http://writers.uclaextension.edu/writers-studio/

Writing events are a wonderful way to commune with other book lovers and probably the largest number of introverts in one area at one time. Don't be afraid to try them. I promise no one bites. I think, gives side-eye to Horror Writers.