Writers and Publishers Network

Inkers Con Author Conference for fiction writers who want to self-publish. Already in progress but you can get recordings of the sessions. You’ll also gain access to 27 brand new classes for indie fiction authors. $249

Children’s Book Mastery Conference, also already in progress a free 5-Day summit
25 strategy-filled sessions to unleash your potential as a children’s book author. These sessions will show you actionable steps and strategies that multiple bestselling and award-winning authors, and publishing and book marketing experts in the industry, use and recommend. Recordings available.

Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference, Middlebury, Vermont, August 16-26, fiction, poetry, and non-fiction, magazine editors, agents, offer feedback.

Southern California Writers Conference, Los Angeles Irvine, September 15 – 17, writers of all levels, interactive troubleshooting, read and critique workshops. Has facilitated $4 million in first-time author’s books and screen deals since 1986.

LiTFUSE, Tieton, Washington, September 22 – 24, a poet’s workshop that combines writing, improv, meditation, and readings. All ages and styles.

Write on the Sound Writers’ Conference (virtual) Edmonds, Washington, October 6 – 8, Zoom breakout rooms also available.

Green River Writers Memoir Writing Workshop, Las Vegas, Nevada, for experienced and beginning writers, focus is on craft and storytelling, evolving world of publishing. Alice Carney, director.

Monterey Writer Retreat, Monterey, California, October 25 – 29, agent one-on-one sessions, includes line edits, mentorship of short stories or novel manuscripts.

Hampton Roads Writers 14th Annual Writers Conference, Virginia Beach, Virginia, November 9 – 11, keynote speakers, first ten lines critique, agent pitches, workshops. Open mic and writing contests.