2015 Writer conferences
I've been out of the loop for the last couple of
years, having small children has made travel near impossible, but this year I
wanted to try and dip my toes back in the water and see what conferences were available
within reasonable driving distance on the West Coast side of the USA.
Here’s the list I have so far. I would love to add
to it, so if you know of some good ones, please post it in the comments below
and I can add to the list.
Going by month.
February
PubWest PubWest is a trade association of small and
medium-sized book publishers, printers, graphic designers, binderies, and
editorial and marketing companies.
March
The Electronic Publishing Industry Coalition The conference is
three days of ePublishing information, news and education. Authors can
learn about a variety of topics including doctoring manuscripts, branding in
the digital marketplace, social media, taxes, blog tours and can network with
publishers, editors, and other authors.
Left Coast Crime This event is an annual mystery convention sponsored by
mystery fans, for mystery fans.
April
Las
Vegas Writer's Conference Apr 23 - 25, 2015 in Las Vegas NV
Las
Vegas Writer's Conference has sessions and workshops for all levels of writers
from beginners to ready to publish whether traditional or self publishing.
May
Buildin' the Dream May 28 - Friday, May 29, 2015 In Paradise Valley/Scottsdale, Arizona
Buildin' the Dream
offers authors the tools to build and live their dream!
Arizona Dreamin May 29 - 31, 2015 Paradise
Valley/Scottsdale
June
Book Passage The Conference covers all aspects of writing and illustrating
for children—from developing ideas to honing skills to finding a publisher.
Five-day, all inclusive conference
features classes, a costume ball, a book fair and more.
July
Book Passage Editors, agents, and publishers share with participants what
they need to know to get published, and authors offer classes on setting,
dialogue, suspense and point of view.
August
September
RomCon – Where Romances Rules RomCon is a conference for romance authors and readers and
features over 80 events including opportunities for authors and readers to
interact face-to-face.
October
Hot Mojave Knights is a romance reader
event where readers of all kinds of romance can interact with favorite authors
and meet new ones.
Greater Seattle Romance Writers Emerald City is the largest regional romance writing conference
in the West. There are editor and agent guests, workshops and master
classes.