Online Writers’ Conferences and Virtual Workshops Scheduled for 2021

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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 2021. Don’t miss out on these opportunities to learn from and network with other writers from a distance!

2021 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 24–28, 2021

Price: $395

Author Advantage Live 2021

Author Advantage Live is a virtual experience dedicated to helping authors grow their income, business, and impact through books.

The event is hosted by Self-Publishing School and promises to provide a proven process for writing a book that positions you as an expert, so you can generate a steady stream of leads for your business.

When: TBD

Price: $197

Playwriting Intensive for Women

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: February 8–March 15, 2021

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: February 10–March 17, 2021

Price: $350

Odyssey Online Writing Courses

Odyssey offers several online courses every winter, 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: February 2021

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: March 2021

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 14–18, 2021

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 3–7, 2021

Price: $70–$160, depending on membership status and date of registration. See full pricing details.

Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference

Normally held in Alaska, the 2021 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 15–18, 2021

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.

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