THE 2017 CREATIVE NONFICTION Writers’ Conference—Join us in Pittsburgh, May 26–27 (Memorial Day weekend) for 2 days dedicated to the art of memoir, personal essays, narrative journalism. and more. Craft talks, breakout sessions, publishing advice, and master classes with writers, editors, and agents. Learn more at www.creativenonfiction.org/conference.
2018 SAN MIGUEL WRITERS’ Conference & Literary Festival: February 14-18 (Mexico). The most prestigious bilingual literary gathering in the Americas. Attracts 600+ established and emerging writers and industry experts from U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Readers and writers fill 10,000 seats over 5 days. It’s an inspiring week of intellectual exchange and cultural connection. San Miguel de Allende: #1 City in the World, CNTraveler. Keynote speakers announced and registration begins August 1, 2017: sanmiguelwritersconference.org.
14TH ANNUAL PALM BEACH Poetry Festival in Delray Beach, FL. January 15–20, 2018. Focus on your work with America’s most celebrated poets: Laure-Anne Bosselaar, Gabrielle Calvocoressi, Chard deNiord, Beth Ann Fennelly, Ross Gay, Rodney Jones, Phillis Levin, Aimee Nezhukumatathil, and Tim Seibles. Six days of workshops, readings, craft talks, panel discussion, manuscript conferences: Sally Bliumis-Dunn, Nicole Brown, and Ginger Murchison; social events, and so much more. Special guest: Coleman Barks. To find out more, visit www.palmbeachpoetryfestival.org.
BRIGHTER DAYS ARE COMING! Manhattanville College’s 32nd Summer Writers Week, June 19–23. Standard workshops plus drama and young adult. Special guests Joseph O’Neill and Rivka Galchen. Afternoon mini-workshops on graphic novels, mystery writing, and science fiction/fantasy. Housing available on our beautiful campus, 30 minutes from NYC. Learn more: mvillemfa.com.
CARNEGIE BOOKS-IN-PROGRESS Conference will be held in picturesque Lexington, KY, June 8–10, with optional pre-conference sessions featuring Writer’s Digest Editor Chuck Sambuchino and a welcome reception. Silas House (Clay’s Quilt, The Coal Tattoo, and Eli the Good, among others) will keynote. Immerse yourself in craft and business workshops led by top writers, editors, and other professionals. Topics include revision, fiction, nonfiction, YA, publishing, and more. One-on-one pitches with literary agents available. For more information, visit: www.carnegiecenterlex.org.
FRESH WATER, FRESH VOICES Writing Conference. This unique conference blends workshops and craft talks with outdoor activities along beautiful Lake Superior. Be inspired by the Upper Peninsula’s landscape. Workshops with Pam Houston, Diane Les Becquets, Frank X Walker, and other award-winning authors. Bike, hike, kayak, fly fish. www.nmu.edu/freshvoices. Contact: Rachel May, rmay@nmu.edu.
KENTUCKY WOMEN WRITERS CONFERENCE, September 15–16, in Lexington, KY. Workshops and craft talks in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction with Camille Dungy, Claire Vaye Watkins, Kayla Rae Whittaker, Melynda J. Price, and more. $200 with workshop; $125 without workshop; $30 students without workshop. Scholarships available. www.kentuckywomenwriters.org. Phone: (859) 257-2874.
NEW YORK WRITERS WORKSHOP offers 2 3-day Pitch Conferences and 2 Small Press Pitches, twice a year in spring and fall, for writers of nonfiction and fiction. Our instructors lead year-round classes and workshops for all writing levels at venues in New York City, nationwide, and abroad. Learn more: www.newyorkwritersworkshop.com.
RIDGEFIELD WRITERS CONFERENCE, September 22–23, Ridgefield, CT. Faculty: Peter Selgin (nonfiction, advanced) Hollis Seamon (fiction, master class), Chris Belden (fiction), Jamie Callan (creative nonfiction), James Chesbro (essays), Adele Annesi (revision). Agent, editor, publisher panels. Keynote by Carlos Eire. Friday and Saturday readings. $195 ($175 before July 1). Education discount. ridgefieldwritersconference.blogspot.com.
THE SOUTH CAROLINA WRITERS Association SCWA (formerly SCWW) is proud to announce our annual fall conference affectionately titled The 2017 “Big Dreams” Conference. Meet and learn from well-established and successful authors, editors, and agents. Optional add-on pitch and synopsis critiques available. For more details or to register, visit: www.myscwa.org.
SPLIT THIS ROCK seeks proposals for workshops, panel and roundtable discussions, and themed group readings for Split This Rock Poetry Festival: Poems of Provocation & Witness, April 19–21, 2018, Washington, D.C. Tenth anniversary of Split This Rock! Submit proposals on poetry & activism April 1–June 30 at www.splitthisrock.org.
THE WORK CONFERENCE 2018: March 23-25, NYC. Intensive, intimate gathering of 30 writers & 15 industry-leading agents and editors. Ticket includes agent meetings, critique workshop, dynamic programming and more, plus social events & most meals. Quirky perks, meticulous attention to detail, and a focus on what matters most: The Work. http://theworkconference.com/.