Genre: Poetry

James River Writers Conference

The 23rd annual James River Writers Conference was held online and in person from October 3 to October 5 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond. The conference started with online master classes on October 3; the following two days of programming included in-person pitch sessions with literary agents, first page and query letter critiques, workshops, panels, networking opportunities, and a poetry showcase for poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers.

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CONFERENCE
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January 15, 2026
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January 15, 2026
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January 15, 2026
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James River Writers Conference, James River Writers, P.O. Box 73841, Richmond, VA 23235. (804) 433-3790. Brynn Markham, Director of Programs and Communications.

Brynn Markham
Director of Programs and Communications
Contact City: 
Richmond
Contact State: 
VA
Country: 
US
Genre: 
Poetry
Fiction
Creative Nonfiction

Hampton Roads Writers Conference

September/October 2024

The 16th annual Hampton Roads Writers Conference was held from November 7 to November 9 at the Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Norfolk Hotel and Conference Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The conference featured agent pitch sessions, critique sessions, and craft and publishing classes for poets, fiction writers, and nonfiction writers. Participating writers included poets Henry Hart and Kathy Smaltz; fiction writers Jody Hobbs Hesler, BettyJoyce Nash, and A.D. Nauman; and nonfiction writers Kate Lewis and Kyle Marie McMahon.

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CONFERENCE
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January 15, 2026
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January 15, 2026
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January 15, 2026
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Hampton Roads Writers Conference, P.O. Box 56228, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. Lauran Strait, Cofounder and Executive Director.

Lauran Strait
Cofounder and Executive Director
Contact City: 
Virginia Beach
Contact State: 
VA
Contact Zip / Postal Code: 
23456
Country: 
US
Genre: 
Poetry
Fiction
Creative Nonfiction

Inkubator Writing Conference

The eleventh annual Inkubator Writing Conference, sponsored by Literary Cleveland, was held from September 11 to September 13 at the Cleveland Public Library in downtown Cleveland. The conference featured workshops, craft talks, panel discussions, readings, and a book fair for poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers to help “empower writers, celebrate literary excellence, and amplify diverse voices.” Participating writers included poet Nandi Comer, fiction writer Jonathan Escoffery, and nonfiction writer Maris Kreizman. A virtual event featuring nonfiction writer Eve L.

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CONFERENCE
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January 15, 2026
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January 15, 2026
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January 15, 2026
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Inkubator Writing Conference, Literary Cleveland, 13002 Larchmere Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44120. Matt Weinkam, Executive Director.

Matt Weinkam
Executive Director
Contact City: 
Cleveland
Contact State: 
OH
Contact Zip / Postal Code: 
44120
Country: 
US
Genre: 
Poetry
Fiction
Creative Nonfiction

Write on the Sound

The 40th annual Write on the Sound conference was held in person at the Frances Anderson Center in Edmonds, Washington, from October 3 to October 5; online preconference sessions was held on September 27. The conference features craft sessions, workshops, a writing contest, an open mic, manuscript and poetry critiques, and information sessions on publishing and marketing for poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers.

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CONFERENCE
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Event Date: 
January 15, 2026
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Application Deadline: 
January 15, 2026
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Financial Aid Application Deadline: 
January 15, 2026
Free Admission: 
no
Contact Information: 

Write on the Sound, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main Street, Edmonds, WA 98020. (425) 771-0228. Laurie Rose, Conference Coordinator.

Laurie Rose
Conference Coordinator
Contact City: 
Edmonds
Contact State: 
WA
Contact Zip / Postal Code: 
98020
Country: 
US
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Genre: 
Poetry
Fiction
Creative Nonfiction

Texas Book Festival

The 2025 Texas Book Festival was held on November 8 and November 9 around the Texas State Capitol in downtown Austin. The festival featured panels, discussions, and book signings with more than 250 authors and hosts nearly 100 exhibiting vendors from magazines, presses, and other literary organizations. Participating writers included poets Ada Limón and Cecily Parks; fiction writers Marcy Dermansky, Nathan Harris, Brandon Hobson, Miriam Toews, and Bryan Washington; fiction and nonfiction writer Amy Tan; and nonfiction writers Skip Hollandsworth, Ibram X. Kendi, and Andrew Ross Sorkin.

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FESTIVAL
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January 15, 2026
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January 15, 2026
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January 15, 2026
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Contact Information: 

Texas Book Festival, 1023 Springdale Road, Building 14, Unit B, Austin, TX 78721. (512) 477-4055.

Contact City: 
Austin
Contact State: 
TX
Country: 
US
Genre: 
Poetry
Fiction
Creative Nonfiction

Brattleboro Literary Festival

The 24th annual Brattleboro Literary Festival was held from October 17 to October 19 in downtown Brattleboro, Vermont. The festival featured readings, panels, and author conversations.

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FESTIVAL
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January 15, 2026
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January 15, 2026
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January 15, 2026
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Brattleboro Literary Festival, P.O. Box 1116, Brattleboro, VT 05302. (802) 365-7673. Sandy Rouse, Festival Director.

Sandy Rouse
Festival Director
Contact City: 
Brattleboro
Contact State: 
VT
Contact Zip / Postal Code: 
05302
Country: 
US
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Poetry
Fiction
Creative Nonfiction

Djerassi Resident Artists Program

The Djerassi Resident Artists Program offers monthlong residencies from February through November to poets, fiction writers, creative nonfiction writers, and translators on a 583-acre ranch in the Santa Cruz Mountains, approximately 37 miles south of San Francisco. Residents are provided with a private barn loft or studio, which includes a bed, a work space, and a bathroom (which may be shared with one other person) as well as meals.

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RESIDENCY
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Event Date: 
January 15, 2026
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Application Deadline: 
January 15, 2026
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January 15, 2026
Free Admission: 
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Contact Information: 

Djerassi Resident Artists Program, 2325 Bear Gulch Road, Woodside, CA 94062. Natasha Noel, Communications Lead.

Natasha Noel
Communications Lead
Contact City: 
Woodside
Contact State: 
CA
Contact Zip / Postal Code: 
94062
Genre: 
Poetry
Fiction
Creative Nonfiction
Translation

Gerald Cable Book Award

Silverfish Review Press
Entry Fee: 
$25
Deadline: 
October 15, 2024
A prize of $1,000, publication by Silverfish Review Press, and 25 author copies is given annually for a debut poetry collection. Submit a manuscript of at least 48 pages with a $25 entry fee, which includes a copy of the winning book, by October 15. Visit the website for complete guidelines.

X. J. Kennedy Poetry Prize

Texas Review Press: The University Press of SHSU
Entry Fee: 
$28
Deadline: 
September 30, 2024
A prize of $10,000, publication by Texas Review Press: The University Press of SHSU, and 10 author copies is given annually for a poetry collection. The winner also receives a three-week residency at the Vermont Studio Center. Using only the online submission system, submit a manuscript of 50 to 100 pages with a $28 entry fee by September 30. Visit the website for complete guidelines.

Yale Series of Younger Poets Prize

Yale University Press
Entry Fee: 
$25
Deadline: 
November 15, 2024
A prize of $1,000 and publication by Yale University Press is given annually for a poetry collection by a poet who has not published a full-length book of poetry and who resides in the United States. The winner also receives a writing fellowship at the James Merrill House in Stonington, Connecticut. Rae Armantrout will judge. Submit a manuscript of 48 to 64 pages with a $25 entry fee by November 15. Visit the website for complete guidelines.

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