April to June Writing Workshops

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.

April 4 – 6, 2024 Tennessee Mountain Writers annual conference at the DoubleTree Hotel in Oakridge, Tennessee. https://tmwi.org/

April 4 – 6, 2024 Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop, University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio, workshop is a hybrid in person and virtual event. https://udayton.edu/artssciences/initiatives/erma/index.php

April 11 – 14, 2024 Left Coast Crime Trouble in Tucson in Seattle, Washington http://www.leftcoastcrime.org/

April 15, 2024 A Rally For Writers Conference in Michigan. https://arallyofwriters.wordpress.com/

April 18 - 20, 2024 Chicago North RWA Spring Fling Conference Chicago Renaissance O’Hare—and online Registration begins Fall 2023. http://chicagospringfling.com/

April 18 – 21, 2024 Chanticleer Authors Conference, Four Points by Sheraton in Bellingham, Washington.https://www.chantireviews.com/chanticleer-conference/

April 19 – 21, 2024 Clockwork Alchemy Steampunk Conference at the San Mateo Marriott. Panel discussions on all things steampunk.  http://www.clockworkalchemy.com/#/about

April 25 – 28, 2024 Pikes Peak Writers Conference will be held at the Colorado Springs Doubletree Hilton Hotel. https://www.pikespeakwriters.com/ppwc

April 26 – 28, 2024 Ravencon Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention will take place at the Virginia Crossings by Hilton in Glen Allen, Virginia. http://www.ravencon.com/

April 26 – 29, 2024 Malice Domestic Bethesda Maryland, http://malicedomestic.org/

April 26 – 28, 2024 Pikes Peak Writers Conference Colorado Springs Doubletree Hotel in Colorado Springs, CO. https://conference.pikespeakwriters.org/

May 3 – 5, 2024 Gold Rush Writer Conference in Mokelumne Hill, CA. http://www.goldrushwriters.com/

May 3 – 4, 2024 Lakefly Writers Conference will be held at the Oshkosh Convention Center in Wisconsin. https://lakeflywriters.org/

May 3 – 4, 2024 Atlanta Writers Conference, is an in-person event. Westin Atlanta Airport Hotel https://atlantawritersconference.com/

May 4, 2024 Writing Conference of Los Angeles https://writingconferenceoflosangeles.com/

May 10 – 12, 2024 GrubStreet The Muse and the Marketplace Conference Boston Park Plaza Hotel, Boston, Massachusetts http://museandthemarketplace.com/

May 9 – 11, 2024 Storymakers Conference is Provo Utah Valley Convention Center Provo, Utah https://ldstorymakersconference.com/ 

May 11 - 18, 2024 Longleaf Writers' Conference, Seaside, Florida.www.longleafwritersconference.com

May 18 - 21, 2024 Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference Kachemak Bay Campus in downtown Homer, Alaska. http://writersconf.kpc.alaska.edu/

May 26 – 30, 2024 Blue Ridge Christian Writer’s Conference, Asheville, NC https://www.blueridgeconference.com/

May 29 – June 1, 2024 North Words Writers Symposium, Skagway, http://nwwriterss.com/

May 30 - June 3, 2024 ThrillerFest XVIII is at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, New York City, NY. http://thrillerfest.com/

May 30 – June 2, 2024 Stokercon Horror Conference, San Diego Marriott Mission Valley, San Diego, California https://www.stokercon2024.com/

May 31 – June 1, 2024 Pittsburgh Writing Workshop, in Pittsburgh, PA will be an online event. https://pittsburghwritingworkshop.com/

May 31-Jun 2, 2024 CrimeCon in Nashville, Tennessee, https://www.crimecon.com/

June 6 – 9, 2024 Writer’s Police Academy/Killer Con in Greenbay, Wisconsin https://writerspoliceacademy.com/ 

June 6 – 9, 2024 Indiana University Writers' Conference, Bloomington, Indiana will be an in person event this year. https://iuwc.indiana.edu/

June 26 – 28, 2025 Historical Novel Society Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada looks like they are skipping 2024. http://hns-conference.org

June 9 – 15, 2024 Kenyon Review Fiction Workshop, Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio offers online programs for adults and young writers.  https://kenyonreview.org/writers/fiction/

June 9 - 15, 2024 Santa Barbara Writers Conference, Mar Monte Santa Barbara Hotel, Santa Barbara, California. http://www.sbwriters.com/

June 16 - 22, 2024 Chesapeake Writers’ Conference at the St. Mary's College of Maryland. https://www.smcm.edu/events/chesapeake-writers-conference/

June 16 – July 27, 2024 Clarion West Six Week Workshop, Seattle, Washington, https://www.clarionwest.org/programs/summerworkshop/

June 23- July 20, 2024 New York State Summer Writers Institute, Skidmore College, New. https://www.skidmore.edu/summerwriters/

June 24 - 29, 2024 Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference, Bemidji State University, Minnesota. Conference will be in person.  http://www.northwoodswriters.org

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.