WD Events
Learn more about upcoming Writer’s Digest events, including the annual conference, writing tours, and more.
For more than 100 years, Writer's Digest has been the go-to resource for all things writing and getting published. With our magazines, books, online education, and a bevy of online resources and services—we've never been more accessible to more writers across all genres and experience levels.
Writer's Digest Tours
Writer's Digest Writing Retreat: Tuscany 2026
It's official! In early April (4/7-14) 2026, Writer's Digest will host its second annual writing retreat in Italy. This event will include two nights in Florence and five nights in the beautiful hills of Tuscany. There will be plenty of time for exploration, writing, and instruction with the Writer's Digest hosts (WD Editor-in-Chief Amy Jones and Literary Agent Jessica Berg).
Writer's Digest Annual Conference
The 2026 Writer's Digest Annual Conference will take place in-person late July in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Per usual, it will offer an incredible lineup of presenters and pre-conference workshops, in addition to one-on-one consultations with literary agents.
Writer's Digest Virtual Conferences
Sometimes in-person doesn't work out for a variety of reasons. However, Writer's Digest has you covered with a regular rotation of virtual conferences. Each virtual conference offers sessions taught by award-winning and bestselling authors along with the opportunity for query critiques from publishing professionals (agents and editors).
Here's what is on the horizon:
On January 30-February 1, 2026, Writer's Digest hosts its annual Novel Writing Virtual Conference. This year's virtual conference includes sessions by Barbara O'Neal, Amy Collins, Mia P. Manansala, C. Hope Clark, Michael La Ronn, Rob Hart, and more.
On February 20-22, 2026, Writer's Digest hosts its popular annual Romance Writing Virtual Conference. This year's virtual conference once again includes sessions by award-winning and bestselling authors. Plus, writers have the opportunity to get a query critique from a participating literary agent.
On March 20-22, 2026, Writer's Digest hosts its longest-running annual virtual conference, which is focused on mystery & thriller writing. This year's virtual conference once again includes sessions by award-winning and bestselling authors, in addition to the opportunity for a query critique from a participating literary agent.
Sponsorship & Media Opportunities
Interested in connecting face-to-face with authors at one of our events? Contact April Krueger at AKrueger@aimmedia.com or call (715) 318-0996.
