Oregon residencies and retreats for creative writers on the Oregon Coast, near Portland, and near Bend, Oregon.

Writing conferences are professional gatherings of writers over 1-3 days. Like many other pro conferences, these meetings feature panels, socializing, and a keynote speech. I chose some of the best writing conferences available across the United States for genre diversity, years in existence, and recognition across the field.

Most literary magazines have an annual award for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry — at least a hundred or more. Here are some of my favorites.

The short answer is yes. The longer answer is, “It’s complicated.” It depends on what you want to write, for one thing. Some writers easily earn more than $100,000 a year, some are novelists, yes, but most write in less flashy areas like technology or education. Other writers may earn $38,000 or less. Your salary as a writer depends on several factors… 

Learn about 15+ writing conferences, writing retreats, and literary festivals where you can learn to become a better writer, meet agents and get your book published.

What is the difference between a Writing Retreat, Summer Workshop, and a Writer’s Conference? Which is best for your needs, based on where you are in your writing and publishing process.

The Writer’s Digest Personal Essay Awards deadline is approaching fast—here’s how to enter and hopefully win. Let’s explore why entering essay award contests is a smart strategy, the benefits of this one, and how to review rules and winning entries to get a leg up. 

New York is among the best destinations for a publishing conference, thanks to the agents and big publishing houses headquartered in the city. But several top-notch programs are held nearby too—although more like intensive writing workshops and learning sessions.

Here are some questions I’ve encountered from prospective students wondering about pursuing a low-residency MFA. There are quite a few advantages to these programs. Looking back, I wish I pursued a low-res degree.

What does the average writer make in the US? Find out how much writers make, and what kind of writers make the most money (results might surprise you), and more.