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.
July 7 – 13, 2024 Kenyon Review Fiction Workshop, Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio offers online programs for adults and young writers. https://kenyonreview.org/writers/fiction/
July 8 – 15, 2024 Squaw Valley Writer's Conference, Olympic Valley, California. https://communityofwriters.org/workshops/writers-workshops
July 8 – 14, 2024 Fishtrap Summer Weekend, Wallowa Lake Lodge, Joseph. https://fishtrap.org/summer-fishtrap/
July 10 – 14. 2024 Southampton Writers Conference, Southampton, New York to be announced. https://www.stonybrook.edu/writers/
July 11 - 13, 2024 Midwest Writers Workshop, Muncie, Indiana, https://www.midwestwriters.org/
July 14 – 21, 2024 Tin House Summer Workshop, Portland, Oregon, https://tinhouse.com/workshop/summer-workshop-2/
July 16 – 28, 2024 Sewanee Writers’ Conference, University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee. http://www.sewaneewriters.org/
July 14 - 20, 2024 Port Townsend Writers Conference in Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend, WA https://centrum.org/the-port-townsend-writers-conference/
July 16 – 18, 2024 Sewanee Writers Conference, Sewanee, Tennessee, http://www.sewaneewriters.org/conference/index.html
July 19 – 21, 2024 Book Passage Mystery Writer’s Conference at Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, CA 94925 https://www.bookpassage.com/mystery
July 19 – 20, 2024 Writing Heights Writers Conference Our conference sessions will take place both in-person and online. https://www.writingheights.com/page/conference
July 20 - 22, 2024 Sun Valley Writers Conference in Ketchum, Idaho. https://svwc.com/
July 31 – August 3, 2024 Romance Writers of America Conference in Austin, Texas https://www.rwa.org/
August 1 - 3, 2024 Mendocino Coast Writers Conference in Mendocino, Calfornia http://mcwc.org
August 16 0 18, 2024 When Worlds Collide Science Fiction and Fantasy Festival at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary South,135 Southland Drive SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2J 5X5 https://www.whenwordscollide.org/
August 22 - 25, 2024 Killer Nashville International Writers’ Conference Franklin, Tennessee, https://killernashville.com/
August 28 to September 1, 2024 Boucheron in Nashville, Tennessee https://www.bouchercon2024.com/
August 29 – September 2, 2024 Bear River Writers' Conference. Boyne City, Michigan. https://lsa.umich.edu/bearriver
September 4 – 7, 2024 GayRomLit Retreat Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel Virginia https://www.gayromlit.com/
September 13 – 18, 2024 Creatures, Crimes, and Creativity
Doubletree Hilton Hotel Columbia MD https://creaturescrimesandcreativity.com/
September 26 – 29, 2024 Sleuthfest at the Hilton Bayfront, St. Petersburg, Florida https://sleuthfest.com/
September 27 – 29, 2024 Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Colorado Gold Workshop will be held at the Hyatt -Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center. https://rmfw.org/
October 5 – 6, 2024 DFW Writers Conference (DFWCon), Dallas- Fort Worth Texas. Check site for registration dates. https://dfwcon.org/
October 24 – 26, 2024 Annual James River Writers Annual Conference. Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Virginia with a Master Class on the 23rd. https://jamesriverwriters.org/
October 25 – 27, 2024 Surry International Writers Conference, Surry, British Columbia, Canada will be a virtual event. https://www.siwc.ca
November 11 – 17, 2024 Kauai Writers Conference Kauai There are also year-round online events. http://www.kauaiwritersconference.com
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.
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