Join the League of Utah Writers for an exceptional multi-day virtual writing conference. Take classes in craft, publishing, and marketing; connect with New York Times Bestselling authors; pitch to acquiring editors and agents. It’s happening 13-16 August 2020. Members: $110-175; non-members $150-215. Read more about it at QuillsConference.com.
Idaho Public Television is hosting their PBS KIDS Writers Contest. If you were in Kindergarten through 3rd grade for the 2019-2020 school year, you’re eligible. Closes August 14, 2020. Read more about it on the IdahoPTV website.
Join this Idaho Writers Guild “Writer’s Corner” workshop presented by editor and writing coach Stacey Smekofske. Make sure that your work meets genre requirements and even exceeds your readers’ expectations. Learn how to include obligatory content that is expected for your genre and remain innovative with your story. Presented online from 7 p.m. to 8 …
The annual Willamette Writers Conference will be entirely online for 2020. Pitch agents. Sit down with producers. Sharpen your manuscript with industry pros. You can do all this from the comfort of your own home, July 30 – August 2, 2020! Featuring keynote speakers Cheryl Strayed, Pete Souza, Mitchell S. Jackson, Zoraida Córdova, Rosanne Parry, …