Writers conferences are not only great places to learn, but they are a lot of fun to attend!
I enjoy teaching at conferences as much as I enjoy attending them. That’s me in the pic above, teaching at the Called to Write Conference in Pittsburg, Kansas, this past April.
At conferences, you’ll learn about writing and the world of publishing as well as be able to present your work to agents and editors. You’ll also be able to network with other writers and make new friendships.
Upcoming writers conferences
San Diego Christian Writers’ Guild Fall Conference, Oct. 23-24, in San Diego, CA. http://sandiegocwg.com/
SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) Summer Conference, July 31-Aug. 2, in Los Angeles, CA. https://www.scbwi.org/events/44th-annual-scbwi-summer-conference-in-los-angeles/
Atlanta Christian Writers’ Conference, Aug. 20-22, in Marietta, GA. http://www.christianauthorsguild.org/2015-writers-conference/
Maranatha Christian Writers’ Conference, generally in late September, Muskegon, MI. 2015 info to come. See the website for more. http://www.maranathachristianwriters.com/
Montrose Christian Writers Conference, July 19-24, Montrose, PA http://www.montrosebible.org/OurEvents/tabid/113/page_550/1/eventid_550/58/Default.aspx
Two Bonus Items
American Christian Writers’ Retreats. ACW’s mentoring retreats feature more than twelve hours of small group and private manuscript consultation work; professional editing and critiquing of your manuscript during the retreat; teaching on how to evaluate, copyedit, and proofread manuscripts; plus the rewriting of your manuscript several times. One retreat each month in various locations across the country from July – Dec. https://regaforder.wordpress.com/mentoring/
Read “10 Ways to Prepare for Writing Conferences” by Agent Chip MacGregor to prepare yourself and your work prior to attending.
What conference have you attended that you would recommend? List your suggestions in the comments below.