Conferences for Writers

How to Make the Most of a Virtual Writing Workshop or Conference
From the Magazine

How to Make the Most of a Virtual Writing Workshop or Conference

WD Authors at WDC19
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Seven WD Authors You Don’t Want to Miss at #WDC19

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The Writer's Life

10 Favorite Writing Tips from Successful Authors

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7 Experiences to Look Forward to at the 2019 Writer's Digest Conference

A former acquiring editor of children’s books at Little, Brown and Simon & Schuster, Sangeeta Mehta (@sangeeta_editor) runs her own editorial services company. She also founded and co-chairs the Editorial Freelancers Association’s Diversity Initiative and serves on the board of The Word, a nonprofit that promotes diversity in literature.
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19 Diversity-Focused Writing Conferences & Events in 2019

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3 Key Novel Writing Tips: Wisdom from the Authors Speaking in the 2019 Virtual Conference for Novelists

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Writer's Digest news

N.K. Jemisin to Present Opening Keynote at Writer's Digest Conference 2019

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Writing Articles

Fired Up: Robert Crais on Passion, Process and Plot Twists

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Getting Started in Freelance Writing: Key Tips from Marketing Mentor Ilise Benun

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Self Publishing

Insider Secrets for Indie Authors and Small Presses from Amy Collins of New Shelves Books

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Science Fiction/Fantasy

Tobias S. Buckell Discusses Successful Writing Collaborations and the Elements of Powerful Sci-Fi

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Children's

Zetta Elliott on Starting Her Own Imprint & Character Development in Children's Fiction

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Writing Articles

indieLAB—a New Event for Entrepreneurial Writers

The Writer's Digest Guide to Magazine Article Writing: A Practical Guide to Selling Your Pitches, Crafting Strong Articles, & Earning More Bylines
Writing Habits and Practices

With a Little Help From Our (Writing) Friends: How to Cultivate a Writing Community

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100 Writing & Publishing Tips from the 2018 Writer's Digest Annual Conference

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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

4 Benefits of Joining a Writing Group

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Publishing Insights

How to Prep for Pitch Slam

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Humor Fiction

"How do you get into writing comics? Write a comic." Eisner-Nominated Alex de Campi Talks Comics, Prose & Multidisciplinary Creative Work

Writer's Digest Guide to Magazine Article Writing: A Practical Guide to Selling Your Pitches, Crafting Strong Articles, & Earning More Bylines
Publishing Insights

Writing for Magazines: How to Land a Magazine Assignment

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The Writer's Digest Annual Conference: 4 Sessions to Help Refresh and Rejuvenate Your Writing

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Writing Articles

From ER Doctor to Novelist: Meet Kimmery Martin, Author of The Queen of Hearts

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The Introvert's Guide to Writing Conferences

Many writers are paralyzed at the prospect of pitching their stories, but Script's editor, Jeanne Veillette Bowerman, wants to push you past those fears with concrete tips on how to successfully pitch agents at pitching events.
Submissions & Proposals

How and Why to Pitch Agents at Pitching Events

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See Jeff VanderMeer at the Writer's Digest Annual Conference