Events & Conventions

An intensive three-day seminar teaching the business side of writing. Covers contracts, marketing, career planning, and the craft of professional authorship. Designed for serious writers ready to take their careers to the next level.

The Independent Publishers of New England annual virtual conference bringing together independent publishers, authors, and industry professionals for two days of sessions on publishing trends, marketing, and distribution.

A two-day conference for storytellers of all kinds, covering writing craft, publishing paths, and the business of creative careers. Features workshops, keynotes, and networking in a collaborative environment.

The largest literary conference in North America, featuring over 315 events, 600+ exhibitors, and 20 hours of virtual content. Expected 8,000–10,000 attendees. This year's topics include book bans, AI in creative writing, and writing for neurodivergent authors.

A virtual summit dedicated to empowering women in the publishing industry. Sessions cover writing, editing, marketing, design, and career strategies from leading industry professionals.

A focused conference on book marketing strategies for authors and publishers. Three days of sessions covering social media, email marketing, advertising, book launches, and building an author platform.

Canada's premier indie author event, connecting self-published and independent authors with tools, strategies, and community. Sessions cover marketing, cover design, self-publishing platforms, and building a sustainable author career.

The Oklahoma Writers' Federation annual conference themed "The Magic of Writing." Keynote by Mercedes M. Yardley. Includes workshops on craft and technique, networking opportunities, and pitch sessions with agents and editors.

The 21st anniversary of ThrillerFest, the premier conference for thriller and suspense writers and fans. Features ThrillerMasters Lisa Scottoline and Harlan Coben. Six days of masterclasses, CraftFest workshops, PitchFest with agents, and the Thriller Awards banquet.

The Independent Book Publishers Association's annual conference offering education and networking for independent publishers. Sessions on editorial, design, marketing, distribution, and the business of publishing.

The 61st Nebula Awards Conference, hosted by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association. A week of programming celebrating excellence in science fiction and fantasy writing, culminating in the prestigious Nebula Awards ceremony.

The American Library Association's 150th Anniversary conference. Five days of programming for librarians, publishers, and book lovers, featuring the Library Marketplace, education programs, author appearances, and celebrations of reading and literacy.

The Romance Writers of America annual conference, the defining professional development event for romance authors. Workshops on craft, pitch appointments with editors and agents, the RITA Awards ceremony, book signings, and an unmatched networking community.

The premier conference for writers at every level, covering craft, genre, and the business of writing including traditional publishing, self-publishing, marketing strategies, and career management. Features pre-conference workshops and pitch sessions.

The biggest conference in the world focused exclusively on self-publishing success. A week of intensive sessions covering book marketing, advertising, Amazon algorithms, series strategy, and building a sustainable indie author career. Known for its generous author community and actionable takeaways.

A one-day symposium by Comic-Con International exploring storytelling across comics, books, gaming, movies, and other media. Features panels on narrative craft, audio dramas, and cross-platform storytelling. Free with Comic-Con Museum admission.