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Fablewrights Circle provides this event list as a courtesy to the writing and reading community. Listings are not sponsored or paid placements, and we do not receive compensation or other benefits for including events. While we make reasonable efforts to share helpful information, Fablewrights Circle does not verify the accuracy of event details and is not responsible for any changes, cancellations, or issues related to these events. Please contact the event organizers directly to confirm current information.

 

 

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NATIONAL EVENTS:

This list highlights a selection of writing events scheduled between May and December 2026 and is not intended to be comprehensive. Many additional conferences, festivals, and workshops are held throughout the year across various regions and genres.

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MAY

1. IBPA Publishing University

• Place: Portland, Oregon, USA

• Dates: May 14–16, 2026

• Description: Focuses on the business side of publishing—ideal for self-published and independent authors looking to grow distribution and marketing skills.

• Link: https://www.ibpa-online.org

 

2. Storymakers Conference

• Place: Provo, Utah, USA

• Dates: May 14–16, 2026

• Description: A fiction-focused conference with workshops, mentoring, and networking opportunities for both new and experienced writers.

• Link: https://storymakersguild.org

 

3. Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference

• Place: Homer, Alaska, USA

• Dates: May 16–19, 2026

• Description: A retreat-style conference emphasizing craft development, community, and immersive workshops in a scenic setting.

• Link: https://writersconf.kpc.alaska.edu

 

JUNE

4. Write His Answer Conference (Virtual)

• Place: Online

• Dates: June 17–20, 2026

• Description: A faith-based writers conference offering sessions on craft, publishing, and marketing along with agent/editor connections.

• Link: https://conference.writehisanswer.com

 

5. Nantucket Book Festival

• Place: Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA

• Dates: June 11–14, 2026

• Description: A well-known literary festival featuring author talks, panels, and reader engagement in a relaxed coastal setting.

• Link: https://nantucketbookfestival.org

 

JULY

6. Community of Writers Workshop

• Place: Olympic Valley, California, USA

• Dates: July 10–17, 2026

• Description: Intensive workshops in fiction, memoir, and nonfiction with experienced faculty and peer critique.

• Link: https://communityofwriters.org

 

7. Romance Writers of America Annual Conference

• Place: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

• Dates: July 15–18, 2026

• Description: A major genre-specific conference focused on romance writing, publishing, and professional development.

• Link: https://www.rwa.org

 

AUGUST

8. Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference

• Place: Ripton, Vermont, USA

• Dates: August 12–22, 2026

• Description: One of the oldest and most prestigious writers’ conferences, offering workshops, lectures, and manuscript feedback.

• Link: https://www.middlebury.edu/bread-loaf

 

9. Killer Nashville International Writers’ Conference

• Place: Nashville, Tennessee, USA

• Dates: August 20–23, 2026

• Description: Focused on mystery, thriller, and suspense writing, with industry professionals, workshops, and networking.

• Link: https://killernashville.com

 

SEPTEMBER

10. WriterCon

• Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA

• Dates: September 4–7, 2026

• Description: A practical, career-focused conference offering workshops and networking for writers at all stages.

• Link: https://writercon.com

 

NOVEMBER

11. Online Writing Workshop (Writing Day Workshops)

• Place: Online

• Dates: November 6–7, 2026

• Description: Virtual event with agent pitch sessions, critiques, and craft workshops across genres.

• Link: https://www.writingdayworkshops.com

 

DECEMBER

12. Online Writing Workshop (Writing Day Workshops)

• Place: Online

• Dates: December 4–5, 2026

• Description: End-of-year virtual workshop focused on improving craft and connecting writers with industry professionals.

• Link: https://www.writingdayworkshops.com

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