2013-2014 Events for Writers

8/16/2013

Get Out of Your Comfort Zone!

With the fall equinox only 36 days away, I thought it would be a good idea to map out the writers conferences, workshops, retreats, and festivals coming up. Don’t wait for January 2014 to make the decision to get serious about your writing project. Set some goals now and get connected to the right resources.

Sometimes the writing life can be isolating. Find camaraderie with fellow authors by getting out, networking, and building your author platform. I’ve listed events taking place in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Kindly let me know of an event that needs to be added to this list. I look forward to seeing you! Cheers!

Maryland

The Black Authors & Readers Rock Weekend
http://readers-rock-2013.eventbrite.com/
Weekend October 18 and 19 in the Comfort Inn of Bowie

Baltimore Book Festival
Where readers and authors connect
September 27-29, 2013

F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Conference
poetry, fiction, nonfiction, screenwriting, travel writing, memoir, Children's/YA
October 26, 2013

The Writer's Center- Any workshop with Barbara Esstman is worth every penny spent!
Year-Round

Bethesda Literary Festival
poetry, fiction, nonfiction, journalism
2014 dates TBA

Virginia

Hampton Roads Writers' Conference Where characters connect September 19-21, 2013

Fall for the Book [fest] September 22-27, 2013

James River Writers [con] October 19-20, 2013

Virginia Festival of the Book March 19-23, 2014

The Porches Writing Retreat Year-Round

Emory & Henry College Literary Festival 2013 dates TBA

Lex Allen Literary Festival readings, panel discussions 2014 dates TBA

TCC Literary Festival 2014 dates TBA

Washington, DC

Hyman S. & Freda Bernstein Jewish Literary Festival October 6-16, 2013

Split This Rock Poetry Festival "Poems of Provocation & Witness" March 27-30, 2014

Algonkian Writer Conferences workshops, novel analysis Year-Round

42 Comments

Rob link

8/16/2013 02:22:12 am

Wow already planning for 2014... how time is flying bye..

Yvonne Brown

8/16/2013 12:02:09 pm

Thanks for your post Rob! Yes, it flies!

8/20/2013 03:12:14 am

I can't believe it, i remember being a kid and the summer seemed like forever..

Karen Bradley link

8/16/2013 02:38:00 am

Great idea. I think the writers life could be lonely and camaraderie is always a benefit.

8/16/2013 12:02:39 pm

I am glad you like the idea Karen!

Anita Breeze link

8/16/2013 03:05:37 am

The Fall Equinox only 36 days away? sad face .....

8/16/2013 12:03:07 pm

Smiley face! Enjoy the rest of your summer!

John Hurd link

8/16/2013 03:22:27 am

Some motivational tips for an Author to a Fellow Author. How nice to witness teamwork among writers. More power to you guys and good luck on your upcoming events.

8/16/2013 12:03:50 pm

Thanks for your support John!! It means so much!

Meli link

8/16/2013 03:44:23 am

I got out of my comfort zone when I went to a memoir writing class. I am so glad I did!!

8/16/2013 12:04:28 pm

Awesome Meli!! I am so glad to know you did that!

jo \ link

8/16/2013 03:46:39 am

I wish I was closer - these look so good

8/16/2013 12:04:57 pm

Thanks Jo! I am sure you could find some in your area.

Irene S.

8/16/2013 05:30:24 am

I love to write and have been doing a lot of it lately. Thanks for keeping us informed of all the upcoming event.

8/16/2013 12:05:37 pm

Don't stop writing Irene!!! Thanks for your support!

Christy Garrett @ Uplifting Famiilies link

8/16/2013 05:36:03 am

I can't believe that we are only 36 days away from fall. I wish I could attended a conference especially writing. Thank you for sharing your schedule.

8/16/2013 12:09:37 pm

Thanks for your post Christy!

Allen Hall link

8/16/2013 06:05:49 am

wow its amazing to think the year is already almost over and planning ahead

8/16/2013 12:10:02 pm

Thanks for your post Allen!

Deborah link

8/16/2013 12:20:32 pm

This is a really good resource for writers though I don't think I'm ready to think about the fall just yet.

8/16/2013 10:46:40 pm

I don't blame you Deborah! Enjoy the rest of your summer!

deanna toribio link

8/16/2013 01:33:27 pm

I would really love to have the writing gift, but i just can write and it makes me so sad ..your very lucky to be so gifted.. in this day and age its a real blessing

8/16/2013 10:47:30 pm

Thank you for your post Deanna! Try a workshop in your area!

Tyler

8/16/2013 02:35:28 pm

looking forward to the crying girl!

8/16/2013 10:47:55 pm

Thanks for your support Tyler!

Dionne link

8/16/2013 05:23:01 pm

Yvonne, please let me know of anything in Los Angeles. I would definitely attend.

8/16/2013 10:49:21 pm

Thanks for your comment Dionne! Here's the main list: http://www.newpages.com/writing-conferences/. Let me know how it goes!

Daniele Holmberg link

8/18/2013 11:03:06 am

Looks like a great schedule of fun events planned:)

Debi@thespringmount6pack.com link

8/19/2013 03:25:07 am

I can not believe it is so close to 2014. I need to start thinking ahead

Rachel link

8/20/2013 03:07:21 am

Thanks for sharing the dates of the events. This is a great opportunity for many!

8/20/2013 01:59:45 pm

Thanks Rachel! The pleasure is mine!

8/20/2013 05:54:27 am

I still can't believe that it is almost September, it is amazing how this year has flown by. Once August gets here, I am so busy running my daughter back and forth to school for band practice and it lasts until October. You look like you have a busy schedule planned. ;)

8/20/2013 02:00:53 pm

Thanks for your post Christy! Time flies! The schedule is packed with great opportunities!

Roslyn link

8/20/2013 06:51:11 am

I belong to a writers group for the past 15 years. It started as a project for 1 of the people & the members have changed but the current 6 have stayed together for past 8 years. We each write about different things, poetry, dreams, travel, blogs, fiction, humor. Some of us are friends outside the group & when together we feel such love & support. A few are published & met their goal. No matter how busy my life gets, I would never give up this monthly group.

8/20/2013 02:02:30 pm

Thanks for sharing Rosyln. I share the same sentiments. A writers group can be so helpful! I love mine too!

Tina link

8/20/2013 08:37:13 am

I am always scared to step out of my comfort zone, but once I do, WHOLA! I'm never scared to do it again!!

Norma Doiron @Savvy Biz Solutions link

8/20/2013 01:02:12 pm

Wow! No fooling around, you are mostly set for 2014. Woohoo! :)

8/20/2013 02:03:12 pm

LOL! Norma! I'm only taking a page out of your book! Cheers!

Sharon ODay

8/21/2013 12:13:50 pm

What a tremendous resource for authors and future authors looking to make 2014 productive. (And a great example for the rest of us!) Thanks for providing it!

GaryHyman

8/22/2013 05:42:34 am

Thanks for sharing this with us.

Robin

8/24/2013 09:12:57 am

Great resource... it really is important to get out and network with like minded folks :)

Carl Mason-Liebenebrg link

8/26/2013 06:11:36 am

And that is the Spring equinox for me...and yes to getting out of the comfort zone!