Writing Workshops, Retreats & Writers Conferences

Note: The events listed here are subject to change without notice.  

Year-round
One on One Workshops
Tammy L. Coia
Manuscript Mentoring: From The Blank Page To A Finished Novel
Writing Coach and Book Doctor, Emily Hanlon
Private Writing Classes
The Creative Writer’s Workshop - Book Writing Coach Irene Graham
Online Classes for Women
Story Circle Network
The YMCA's Downtown Writers Center
​The YMCA's Downtown Writers Center in Syracuse, NY, offers a wide variety of online literary arts programming, including workshops in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, drama, and more, along with a stellar series of online readings by visiting poets and writers. Join us from the comfort of your home!
Ongoing throughout year
Syracuse, NY and Online
​Writing as a Path to Awakening
Albert Flynn DeSilver
Are You Ready To Experience . . .
* Enhanced Creative Flow
* More Energy And Enthusiasm To Write
* Less Anxiety & Stress
* Better Sleep—To Awaken Refreshed & Motivated
* A Brighter Sense Of Accomplishment & Completion
* A Peacefulness Of Heart & Mind
Then grab your FREE copy of Albert’s popular book,
Writing as a Path to Awakening + His guided meditation program,
Creativity Meditations for Writers & Artists

October 2022
Lost Lake Writers Retreat
Thursday night opens with a gala reception. Friday and Saturday we offer talk/presentations, one-on-one conferencing and a panel discussion. The evenings will be readings from attendees and staff. After Sunday breakfast we gather to hear attendees read from new work they made during the weekend.
October 6-9, 2022
Lost Lake Woods Club
4243 Lost Lake Trail, Lincoln, MI 48742
A private resort in Alcona County on a lake in the woods in northeast Michigan (between Lake Huron and Hubbard Lake).
​Maryland Writers Annual Conference 
From Brain to Bookshelf 2022
hosted by Maryland Writers' Association
Join us for our annual Brain to Bookshelf Conference. Our program is designed to help you advance your writing, whether you are new writer or a seasoned pro.
We offer an extensive workshop from our Keynote Speaker, Maria Snyder and then participants can select from 15 additional workshops daily.
Literary agents and small press editors will hear pitches and critiques. Along with many networking opportunities with attendees, lunch is provided. 
Registration is open with early bird pricing through August.
October 15th and 16th, 2022
Baltimore Washington International Airport Hilton
Linthicum, MD
Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop
The 2022 workshop will feature New York Times’ bestselling authors, Saturday Night Live legends, Emmy Award winners, Thurber Prize winners, a Moth GrandSLAM winner, the author of the Bible (The New Comedy Bible, that is), screenwriters and a slew of celebrated comedians and authors. The registration fee is $499, which includes meals and full access to a *virtual* package of the keynote talks and Pitchapalooza. Virtual only: $79. 
October 20-22, 2022
University of Dayton, Ohio

January 2023
​Todos Santos Writers Winter Workshop 2023
The Todos Santos Writers Workshop, a center for creative writing since 2014, is based in the historic pueblo magico of Todos Santos, one hour north of Cabo San Lucas on the Pacific Coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico. TSWW offers workshops in the art of Fiction, Poetry, Writing Strategies, and Memoir for writers at all levels led by professional authors and editors.
January 28 - February 4, 2023
Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, Mexico