2024 Oregon Writers' Residencies and Retreats
Oregon residencies and retreats for creative writers on the Oregon Coast, near Portland, and near Bend, Oregon.
2024 Best Writing Conferences
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.
Writing Awards and Prizes 2024
Most literary magazines have an annual award for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry — at least a hundred or more. Here are some of my favorites.
Can I Make a Living as a Writer?
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…
Best 2024 California Writing Conferences
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.
Washington State Writers' Residencies and Retreats
Washington State may be one of the best destinations for a writing retreat. Clean air, beautiful landscapes of forest and ocean, and generous, quiet stays offered to help you start—or finish—your next book. Here are some of the best options organized by location:
Writing Workshop vs Writing Conference vs Writing Residency
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.
A Guide to Writer's Digest Personal Essay Awards
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.
Best 10 New York Writing Conferences 2023
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.
Low-Residency Creative Writing MFA Programs: The Basics
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.