RETREATS AND CONFERENCES
We all need ways to recharge our batteries. Some of us like to be in groups and some like to be quiet and think.
This is a listing of both kinds of charging stations. Please let us know of great conferences and retreats that you have found helpful to you. Any tips on scholarships to attend would be helpful also. Send any info you have to [email protected]. Include the dates, location, costs, details, and any graphics you have.
This is a listing of both kinds of charging stations. Please let us know of great conferences and retreats that you have found helpful to you. Any tips on scholarships to attend would be helpful also. Send any info you have to [email protected]. Include the dates, location, costs, details, and any graphics you have.
Southern California Writers' Conference
Number of Programs/Year 2 to 3
Program Length 3 days
Group Size or S:T Ratio 175
Program Focus Autobiography/Memoir, Children's, Fiction, Humor, Journalism, Marketing, Mystery, Non-fiction, Playwriting, Poetry, Publishing, Religion, Romance, Screenwriting, Young Adult
Faculty Rotating slate of 60+ working, professional authors of fiction, nonfiction & screen, editors & agents.
Costs $325-$425. Manuscript critique & one-on-one consultation additional. See site for details.
U.S. LocationsLos Angeles, Palm Springs & San Diego, California
Sunriver, Oregon
Months February, May, September
Sponsor's Facebook Page www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=19029001832
Contact Michael Steven Gregory
Executive Director
Southern California Writers' Conference
1010 University Ave., #54
San Diego, CA 92103
United States
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Fax: 619-906-7462
E-Mail: Click to View Email Address
Program Length 3 days
Group Size or S:T Ratio 175
Program Focus Autobiography/Memoir, Children's, Fiction, Humor, Journalism, Marketing, Mystery, Non-fiction, Playwriting, Poetry, Publishing, Religion, Romance, Screenwriting, Young Adult
Faculty Rotating slate of 60+ working, professional authors of fiction, nonfiction & screen, editors & agents.
Costs $325-$425. Manuscript critique & one-on-one consultation additional. See site for details.
U.S. LocationsLos Angeles, Palm Springs & San Diego, California
Sunriver, Oregon
Months February, May, September
Sponsor's Facebook Page www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=19029001832
Contact Michael Steven Gregory
Executive Director
Southern California Writers' Conference
1010 University Ave., #54
San Diego, CA 92103
United States
Phone: Click to View Phone
Fax: 619-906-7462
E-Mail: Click to View Email Address
Summer Oregon Christian Writers Conferences
Spring 2016 One-Day Conference
May 14 2016
Venue: Northwest Christian University, 828 E 11th Ave, Eugene OR (Map/Directions)
Summer 2016 Conference
Aug 15 - 18, 2016
Venue: Red Lion, 909 N Hayden Island Dr, Portland OR (Map/Directions)
Number of Programs/Year 4
Program Length 1 day, 4 days
Group Size or S:T Ratio 225:35
Program Focus Autobiography/Memoir, Children's, Fiction, Marketing, Mystery, Non-fiction, Poetry, Publishing, Young Adult
Faculty Keynoter Speakers James Scott Bell and Angela Hunt. Publishers Bethany, Kregel, Revell, David C Cook, Grace Publishing; Magazines: LIVE,The Upper Room, Focus on the Family. Authors Susan May Warren, James L. Rubart, Jeff Gerke, Jill Williamson
CostsBefore July 1, 2016: $525 for members, $550 for nonmembers. $100 deposit required, lodging not included. Separate Early Bird sessions offered. Check website for details and costs.
U.S. Locations Portland, Oregon
Months March, May, August, October
Sponsor's Calendar Link oregonchristianwriters.org/upcoming-events/
Sponsor's Facebook Page www.facebook.com/OregonChristianWriters
Contact Lindy Jacobs
Director
Oregon Christian Writers Summer Conference
1075 Willow Lake Road N.
Keizer, OR 97303
United States
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E-Mail: Click to View Email Address
Registrar: Sue Miholer; [email protected]; 503-393-3356.
May 14 2016
Venue: Northwest Christian University, 828 E 11th Ave, Eugene OR (Map/Directions)
Summer 2016 Conference
Aug 15 - 18, 2016
Venue: Red Lion, 909 N Hayden Island Dr, Portland OR (Map/Directions)
Number of Programs/Year 4
Program Length 1 day, 4 days
Group Size or S:T Ratio 225:35
Program Focus Autobiography/Memoir, Children's, Fiction, Marketing, Mystery, Non-fiction, Poetry, Publishing, Young Adult
Faculty Keynoter Speakers James Scott Bell and Angela Hunt. Publishers Bethany, Kregel, Revell, David C Cook, Grace Publishing; Magazines: LIVE,The Upper Room, Focus on the Family. Authors Susan May Warren, James L. Rubart, Jeff Gerke, Jill Williamson
CostsBefore July 1, 2016: $525 for members, $550 for nonmembers. $100 deposit required, lodging not included. Separate Early Bird sessions offered. Check website for details and costs.
U.S. Locations Portland, Oregon
Months March, May, August, October
Sponsor's Calendar Link oregonchristianwriters.org/upcoming-events/
Sponsor's Facebook Page www.facebook.com/OregonChristianWriters
Contact Lindy Jacobs
Director
Oregon Christian Writers Summer Conference
1075 Willow Lake Road N.
Keizer, OR 97303
United States
Phone: Click to View Phone
E-Mail: Click to View Email Address
Registrar: Sue Miholer; [email protected]; 503-393-3356.
MidSouth Christian Writers Conference
Website www.midsouthchristianwriters.com/
Year Established 2014
Program Description Christian conference for nonfiction & fiction writers of all experience levels.
Upcoming Event MidSouth Christian Writers Conference
Mar 19 2016
Venue: Collierville First Baptist Church, 830 New Byhalia Road, Collierville TN (Map/Directions)
Number of Programs/Year 1
Program Length 1 day
Program Focus Autobiography/Memoir, Children's, Fiction, Marketing, Mystery, Non-fiction, Publishing, Religion
Faculty Keynote speaker: Edie Melson; Workshop presenters: To be announced
Costs Registration $75; Registration fee includes lunch.
U.S. Locations Olive Branch, Mississippi
Memphis, Tennessee
MonthsMarch
Sponsor's Calendar Link www.midsouthchristianwriters.com/schedule.html
Sponsor's Facebook Page www.facebook.com/groups/368254673248056/
Contact Johnnie Alexander
Writer
MSCWC
P.O. Box 586
Olive Branch, MS 38654
United States
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Year Established 2014
Program Description Christian conference for nonfiction & fiction writers of all experience levels.
Upcoming Event MidSouth Christian Writers Conference
Mar 19 2016
Venue: Collierville First Baptist Church, 830 New Byhalia Road, Collierville TN (Map/Directions)
Number of Programs/Year 1
Program Length 1 day
Program Focus Autobiography/Memoir, Children's, Fiction, Marketing, Mystery, Non-fiction, Publishing, Religion
Faculty Keynote speaker: Edie Melson; Workshop presenters: To be announced
Costs Registration $75; Registration fee includes lunch.
U.S. Locations Olive Branch, Mississippi
Memphis, Tennessee
MonthsMarch
Sponsor's Calendar Link www.midsouthchristianwriters.com/schedule.html
Sponsor's Facebook Page www.facebook.com/groups/368254673248056/
Contact Johnnie Alexander
Writer
MSCWC
P.O. Box 586
Olive Branch, MS 38654
United States
Phone: Click to View Phone
E-Mail: Click to View Email Address
Writing By Writers Generative Workshop @ Boulder
Website www.writingxwriters.org
Year Established 2012
Program Description The Writing By Writers Workshop @ Boulder brings aspiring writers into close community with nationally known writers for a weekend of inspiration, craft and the generation of new work.
Upcoming Event Writing By Writers Generative Workshop @ Boulder
Apr 8 - 10, 2016
Venue: The Colorado Chautauqua, Boulder, CO
Number of Programs/Year 2/year
Program Length 3 days
Group Size or S:T Ratio 15:1
Program FocusAutobiography/Memoir, Fiction
Faculty Pam Houston and two authors TBD.
Costs Tuition: $950 includes one three-day workshop, admittance to all craft talks and readings, and all meals (dinner on Friday; three meals Saturday; breakfast and lunch on Sunday) and lodging for two nights. Vegetarian meals are available upon request.
U.S. LocationsBoulder, Colorado
Months April
Sponsor's Calendar Link writingxwriters.org/boulder-workshop/
Sponsor's Facebook Page www.facebook.com/writingxwriters
ContactKaren Nelson
ED
Writing By Writers
PO Box 60544
Palo Alto, CA 94306
United States
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E-Mail: Click to View Email Address
Year Established 2012
Program Description The Writing By Writers Workshop @ Boulder brings aspiring writers into close community with nationally known writers for a weekend of inspiration, craft and the generation of new work.
Upcoming Event Writing By Writers Generative Workshop @ Boulder
Apr 8 - 10, 2016
Venue: The Colorado Chautauqua, Boulder, CO
Number of Programs/Year 2/year
Program Length 3 days
Group Size or S:T Ratio 15:1
Program FocusAutobiography/Memoir, Fiction
Faculty Pam Houston and two authors TBD.
Costs Tuition: $950 includes one three-day workshop, admittance to all craft talks and readings, and all meals (dinner on Friday; three meals Saturday; breakfast and lunch on Sunday) and lodging for two nights. Vegetarian meals are available upon request.
U.S. LocationsBoulder, Colorado
Months April
Sponsor's Calendar Link writingxwriters.org/boulder-workshop/
Sponsor's Facebook Page www.facebook.com/writingxwriters
ContactKaren Nelson
ED
Writing By Writers
PO Box 60544
Palo Alto, CA 94306
United States
Phone: Click to View Phone
E-Mail: Click to View Email Address
Chanticleer Authors Conference 2016
Website www.ChanticleerReviews.com
Year Established 2010
Program Description Sessions on Increased Distribution, Book Marketing & Branding, Amplifying Promotion Efforts,Publishing Avenues & Platforms, Accelerating Book Sales,and Social Media Mastery & Increasing Internet Discovery, and the Business side of Publishing. And more!
Upcoming Event Chanticleer Authors Conference 2016
Apr 29 - May 1, 2016
Venue: -, Bellingham, WA
Number of Programs/Year 1
Program Length 3 days
Program Focus Children's, Fiction, Marketing, Mystery, Non-fiction, Publishing, Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Travel, Young Adult
U.S. LocationsPortland, Oregon
Seattle, Washington
Bellingham, Washington
Global Locations Vancouver, Canada
Months April
Contact Kathryn Brown
President
Chanticleer Book Reviews & Media
1050 Larrabee Ave. Ste 104, #334
Bellingham, Washington 98225
United States
Phone: Click to View Phone
E-Mail: Click to View Email Address
Year Established 2010
Program Description Sessions on Increased Distribution, Book Marketing & Branding, Amplifying Promotion Efforts,Publishing Avenues & Platforms, Accelerating Book Sales,and Social Media Mastery & Increasing Internet Discovery, and the Business side of Publishing. And more!
Upcoming Event Chanticleer Authors Conference 2016
Apr 29 - May 1, 2016
Venue: -, Bellingham, WA
Number of Programs/Year 1
Program Length 3 days
Program Focus Children's, Fiction, Marketing, Mystery, Non-fiction, Publishing, Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Travel, Young Adult
U.S. LocationsPortland, Oregon
Seattle, Washington
Bellingham, Washington
Global Locations Vancouver, Canada
Months April
Contact Kathryn Brown
President
Chanticleer Book Reviews & Media
1050 Larrabee Ave. Ste 104, #334
Bellingham, Washington 98225
United States
Phone: Click to View Phone
E-Mail: Click to View Email Address
Writers Retreat Workshop
Website writersretreatworkshop.com
Year Established 1987
Program Description WRITERS RETREAT WORKSHOP is an intensive learning experience for small groups of serious-minded writers who are committed to improving and completing their novels for submission.
Upcoming Event Writers Retreat Workshop 2016
May 12 - 19, 2016
Venue: Oblate Renewal Center, San Antonio, TX
Number of Programs/Year 2
Program Length 8 days
Program Focus Autobiography/Memoir, Children's, Fiction, Horror, Humor, Mystery, Non-fiction, Publishing, Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult
Faculty2015: Featuring NYC Literary Agent and WRW friend Donald Maass, writer/instructor Les Edgerton, writer/instructor Jason Sitzes and more guests announced soon!
Costs2014: Return Students (Private room) $1,795.00 ~ New Students (Private room) $1,875.00 ~ see site for current price details
U.S. LocationsSan Antonio, Texas
MonthsMay, November
Sponsor's Calendar Link writersretreatworkshop.com/events.html
Sponsor's Facebook Page www.facebook.com/pages/Writers-Retreat-Workshop/459515827511471
ContactLisa Willars-Pirc
Workshop Cordinator
Writers Retreat Workshop
PO Box 170657
Austin, Texas 78717
United States
E-Mail: Click to View Email Address
Year Established 1987
Program Description WRITERS RETREAT WORKSHOP is an intensive learning experience for small groups of serious-minded writers who are committed to improving and completing their novels for submission.
Upcoming Event Writers Retreat Workshop 2016
May 12 - 19, 2016
Venue: Oblate Renewal Center, San Antonio, TX
Number of Programs/Year 2
Program Length 8 days
Program Focus Autobiography/Memoir, Children's, Fiction, Horror, Humor, Mystery, Non-fiction, Publishing, Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult
Faculty2015: Featuring NYC Literary Agent and WRW friend Donald Maass, writer/instructor Les Edgerton, writer/instructor Jason Sitzes and more guests announced soon!
Costs2014: Return Students (Private room) $1,795.00 ~ New Students (Private room) $1,875.00 ~ see site for current price details
U.S. LocationsSan Antonio, Texas
MonthsMay, November
Sponsor's Calendar Link writersretreatworkshop.com/events.html
Sponsor's Facebook Page www.facebook.com/pages/Writers-Retreat-Workshop/459515827511471
ContactLisa Willars-Pirc
Workshop Cordinator
Writers Retreat Workshop
PO Box 170657
Austin, Texas 78717
United States
E-Mail: Click to View Email Address
Summer Oregon Christian Writers Conferences
Website www.oregonchristianwriters.org
Year Established 1963
Program Description 10 intensive coaching classes, 24 workshops: advanced and beginning instruction in fiction, nonfiction, Bible study, devotionals, magazine articles, children's, poetry, marketing. Manuscript reviews, one-on-one meetings with editors, agents and mentors
Upcoming Events Fall 2015 One-Day Conference
Oct 17 2015
Venue: Warner Pacific College, 2219 SE 68th Ave, Portland OR (Map/Directions)
Winter 2016 One-Day Conference
Feb 27 2016
Venue: Chemeketa Community College, 4000 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem OR (Map/Directions)
Spring 2016 One-Day Conference
May 14 2016
Venue: Northwest Christian University, 828 E 11th Ave, Eugene OR (Map/Directions)
Summer 2016 Conference
Aug 15 - 18, 2016
Venue: Red Lion, 909 N Hayden Island Dr, Portland OR (Map/Directions)
Number of Programs/Year4
Program Length1 day, 4 days
Group Size or S:T Ratio225:35
Program Focus Autobiography/Memoir, Children's, Fiction, Marketing, Mystery, Non-fiction, Poetry, Publishing, Young Adult
Faculty Keynoter Speakers James Scott Bell and Angela Hunt. Publishers Bethany, Kregel, Revell, David C Cook, Grace Publishing; Magazines: LIVE,The Upper Room, Focus on the Family. Authors Susan May Warren, James L. Rubart, Jeff Gerke, Jill Williamson
CostsBefore July 1, 2016: $525 for members, $550 for nonmembers. $100 deposit required, lodging not included. Separate Early Bird sessions offered. Check website for details and costs.
U.S. LocationsPortland, Oregon
Months March, May, August, October
Sponsor's Calendar Link oregonchristianwriters.org/upcoming-events/
Sponsor's Facebook Page www.facebook.com/OregonChristianWriters
Contact Lindy Jacobs
Director
Oregon Christian Writers Summer Conference
1075 Willow Lake Road N.
Keizer, OR 97303
United States
Phone: Click to View Phone
E-Mail: Click to View Email Address
Registrar: Sue Miholer; [email protected]; 503-393-3356.
Year Established 1963
Program Description 10 intensive coaching classes, 24 workshops: advanced and beginning instruction in fiction, nonfiction, Bible study, devotionals, magazine articles, children's, poetry, marketing. Manuscript reviews, one-on-one meetings with editors, agents and mentors
Upcoming Events Fall 2015 One-Day Conference
Oct 17 2015
Venue: Warner Pacific College, 2219 SE 68th Ave, Portland OR (Map/Directions)
Winter 2016 One-Day Conference
Feb 27 2016
Venue: Chemeketa Community College, 4000 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem OR (Map/Directions)
Spring 2016 One-Day Conference
May 14 2016
Venue: Northwest Christian University, 828 E 11th Ave, Eugene OR (Map/Directions)
Summer 2016 Conference
Aug 15 - 18, 2016
Venue: Red Lion, 909 N Hayden Island Dr, Portland OR (Map/Directions)
Number of Programs/Year4
Program Length1 day, 4 days
Group Size or S:T Ratio225:35
Program Focus Autobiography/Memoir, Children's, Fiction, Marketing, Mystery, Non-fiction, Poetry, Publishing, Young Adult
Faculty Keynoter Speakers James Scott Bell and Angela Hunt. Publishers Bethany, Kregel, Revell, David C Cook, Grace Publishing; Magazines: LIVE,The Upper Room, Focus on the Family. Authors Susan May Warren, James L. Rubart, Jeff Gerke, Jill Williamson
CostsBefore July 1, 2016: $525 for members, $550 for nonmembers. $100 deposit required, lodging not included. Separate Early Bird sessions offered. Check website for details and costs.
U.S. LocationsPortland, Oregon
Months March, May, August, October
Sponsor's Calendar Link oregonchristianwriters.org/upcoming-events/
Sponsor's Facebook Page www.facebook.com/OregonChristianWriters
Contact Lindy Jacobs
Director
Oregon Christian Writers Summer Conference
1075 Willow Lake Road N.
Keizer, OR 97303
United States
Phone: Click to View Phone
E-Mail: Click to View Email Address
Registrar: Sue Miholer; [email protected]; 503-393-3356.
Pennwriters Conference
Website www.pennwriters.org
Year Established 1987
Program Description WRITE, SUBMIT, PUBLISH, PROMOTE. 29th annual multi-genre writers conference featuring agent/editor pitches, 40+ workshops, keynotes, read & critiques, intensives, networking
Upcoming Event Pennwriters Conference
May 20 - 22, 2016
Venue: Eden Resort, 222 Eden Rd, Lancaster PA (Map/Directions)
Number of Programs/Year1
Program Length 3 days
Group Size or S:T Ratio 200+
Program Focus Autobiography/Memoir, Business/Technical, Children's, Fiction, Horror, Humor, Journalism, Marketing, Mystery, Non-fiction, Playwriting, Poetry, Publishing, Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Screenwriting, Young Adult
Faculty Friday evening keynote Jonathan Maberry; Saturday afternoon keynote Kathryn Craft; and 20+ authors, literary agents & editors, writing industry pros
Costs$300 for 3-day registration. One-day registration available (price TBD)
U.S. LocationsLancaster, Pennsylvania
MonthsMay
Sponsor's Calendar Link pennwriters.org/conference/
Sponsor's Facebook Page www.facebook.com/pages/Pennwriters-Annual-Conference/189724234458235
Contact Conference Coordinator
Pennwriters Annual Conference
United States
E-Mail: Click to View Email Address
Year Established 1987
Program Description WRITE, SUBMIT, PUBLISH, PROMOTE. 29th annual multi-genre writers conference featuring agent/editor pitches, 40+ workshops, keynotes, read & critiques, intensives, networking
Upcoming Event Pennwriters Conference
May 20 - 22, 2016
Venue: Eden Resort, 222 Eden Rd, Lancaster PA (Map/Directions)
Number of Programs/Year1
Program Length 3 days
Group Size or S:T Ratio 200+
Program Focus Autobiography/Memoir, Business/Technical, Children's, Fiction, Horror, Humor, Journalism, Marketing, Mystery, Non-fiction, Playwriting, Poetry, Publishing, Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Screenwriting, Young Adult
Faculty Friday evening keynote Jonathan Maberry; Saturday afternoon keynote Kathryn Craft; and 20+ authors, literary agents & editors, writing industry pros
Costs$300 for 3-day registration. One-day registration available (price TBD)
U.S. LocationsLancaster, Pennsylvania
MonthsMay
Sponsor's Calendar Link pennwriters.org/conference/
Sponsor's Facebook Page www.facebook.com/pages/Pennwriters-Annual-Conference/189724234458235
Contact Conference Coordinator
Pennwriters Annual Conference
United States
E-Mail: Click to View Email Address
Historical Writers of America Conference
Website historicalwritersofamerica.org
Year Established 2015
Program DescriptionThe HWA conference is an annual conference with a focus on supporting quality historical writing – fiction and nonfiction, research, the submission process, the road to publication, and the life of a historical writer.
Upcoming Event Historical Writers of America Conference
Aug 19 - 21, 2016
Venue: Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA
Number of Programs/Year1
Program Length3 days
Program Focus Fiction, Journalism, Marketing, Non-fiction, Playwriting, Publishing, Romance, Screenwriting, Young Adult
FacultyKeynote Speaker for Conference Luncheon: LIBBY HAIGHT O’CONNELL, Ph.D. Chief Historian, Senior Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility, History Channel and A+E Networks. More TBD.
CostsTBD
U.S. Locations Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
MonthsAugust
Sponsor's Facebook Page www.facebook.com/historicalwritersofamerica
ContactTheresa Stokes
Executive Director
Historical Writers of America
PO Box 4238
Middletown, Rhode Island 02842
United States
Phone: Click to View Phone
E-Mail: Click to View Email Address
Year Established 2015
Program DescriptionThe HWA conference is an annual conference with a focus on supporting quality historical writing – fiction and nonfiction, research, the submission process, the road to publication, and the life of a historical writer.
Upcoming Event Historical Writers of America Conference
Aug 19 - 21, 2016
Venue: Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA
Number of Programs/Year1
Program Length3 days
Program Focus Fiction, Journalism, Marketing, Non-fiction, Playwriting, Publishing, Romance, Screenwriting, Young Adult
FacultyKeynote Speaker for Conference Luncheon: LIBBY HAIGHT O’CONNELL, Ph.D. Chief Historian, Senior Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility, History Channel and A+E Networks. More TBD.
CostsTBD
U.S. Locations Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
MonthsAugust
Sponsor's Facebook Page www.facebook.com/historicalwritersofamerica
ContactTheresa Stokes
Executive Director
Historical Writers of America
PO Box 4238
Middletown, Rhode Island 02842
United States
Phone: Click to View Phone
E-Mail: Click to View Email Address
