The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has led to the cancellation of many in-person events, including weddings, concerts, and conferences.
But just as happy hours, bridal showers, and work meetings have taken to Zoom and other telecommuting platforms, so too have writers’ conferences and workshops.
There is still time to sign up and participate in a number of virtual events scheduled for 2022. Don’t miss out on these opportunities to learn from and network with other writers from a distance!
2022 Online Writers’ Conferences
Get the benefits of a writers’ conference or workshop from the comfort and safety of your home.
Kauai Writers Conference Online
The Kauai Writers Conference offers live online events on most Sundays. These interactive sessions include workshops and master classes led by renowned authors, such as Adrienne Brodeur, Richard Russo, and Meg Wolitzer. For $49/month, participants can get access to these weekly events and become members of the Kauai Book Club.
When: Ongoing
Price: $49/month
Rebirth Your Book: Memoir Large and Small
In this virtual event, participants will generate new work and connect with other aspiring authors to shape their memoirs or collections and explore publication.
When: January 23–27, 2022
Price: $395
Kaz Conference Writing Workshop
Donna Kaz leads this 6-week intensive workshop, in which just 6–8 intergenerational women will meet weekly to write and work on new plays. Participants will submit new work or rewrites every other week, receive feedback, and participate in class discussions.
They’ll also receive weekly critiques of each 10–30 page piece of playwriting from Kaz and the rest of the group.
When: TBD
Price: $325
Keep Writing Virtual Nonfiction Writing Workshop
The Keep Writing Virtual Nonfiction Writers Workshop will take place via Zoom next year. Participants will gather virtually in groups of 6–8 writers to workshop 10–20 pages of a piece of creative nonfiction or memoir writing.
Sessions also include discussions on the business of being a writer, including the basics of publishing, legal issues, agents, and self promotion.
When: April 2022
Price: $350
Odyssey Online Writing Courses
Odyssey offers several online workshops every year, with each course focusing on a specific element of fiction writing. Courses are available in a range of skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Courses include live (virtual) class interaction between students and the instructor.
When: April 2023
Price: $249
SelfPub Con
SelfPub Con is run in association with the Alliance of Independent Authors, a non-profit, professional association for self-publishing authors.
Once every year, the conference brings together some of the most talented and successful self-publishing authors and advisors as speakers and sponsors. Past guests have included Jane Friedman and Joanna Penn.
When: April 16, 2022
Price: Free
The Craft of Writing Series
The Craft of Writing Series offers 3-week online programs that take place monthly. Each month focuses on a different genre or form of writing.
The first week features two noted writers of that month’s genre, and each writer leads a 90-minute workshop. The programs are offered in a number of genres, so check out the site’s details to find workshops you’re interested in.
When: Ongoing
Price: $150
Bending Genres Monthly Workshops
Bending Genres offers monthly workshops that specialize in teaching writers how to, well, bend genres. This event is great for writers who want to experiment or test their skills. Check back on this page for the latest event updates.
When: Monthly
Price: $111
27th Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway
Presented by Murphy Writing of Stockton University, the Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway will be held online in 2021, but participants can still enjoy challenging and supportive workshops, insightful feedback, and an encouraging community through workshops in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, memoir, and more.
When: January 13–16, 2023
Price: $375–$475
AWP Conference & Bookfair
Each year, the AWP Conference offers 5 days of essential literary conversation and celebration. Participants can enjoy insightful dialogue, networking, and access to the leaders that matter most in contemporary literature.
The conference features hundreds of readings, panels, and craft lectures, while the bookfair boasts hundreds of presses, journals, and literary organizations from around the world.
When: March 24–26, 2022
Price: $70–$160, depending on membership status and date of registration. See full pricing details.
Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference
Normally held in Alaska, the 2022 Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference will be entirely virtual. The conference will allow participants to attend all workshops, craft conversations, and participate in readings, as no events will be concurrent.
There will also be opportunities for participants to network in virtual lounges that will be constructed to foster interest groups.
When: May 14–17, 2022
Price: $50–$150
Safely Attend Writers’ Conferences
Online, virtual writers’ conferences and workshops offer a safe, alternative way to participate in these valuable events even in the midst of a pandemic.
To prepare for an upcoming conference, be sure to review our post on how to get the most from writers’ conferences.
Did you find this post helpful? Let us know in the comments below!
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As a blog writer for TCK Publishing, Kaelyn loves crafting fun and helpful content for writers, readers, and creative minds alike. She has a degree in International Affairs with a minor in Italian Studies, but her true passion has always been writing. Working remotely allows her to do even more of the things she loves, like traveling, cooking, and spending time with her family.
Kaelyn Barron bio… “Working from home allows her to do even more of the things she loves, like traveling…”
How does that work? T.A.R.D.I.S?
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Hi Marsha, good point ;) I should have written “working remotely” to be more accurate. I’ll update it! (When I lived abroad I did get to work in some exciting places. Looking forward to doing it again once things get better and it’s easier to travel :)