30 Spectacular Writing Conferences and Workshops in September 2026 - Publishing ... and Other Forms ofi Insanity

Tomorrow I think I'll sleep all day. I need the rest.

Panzer's last stop for the day was at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site where he found a post about conferences and workshops. 

 

Erica Verrillo's list includes workshops and conferences for writers, readers and lovers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, plays, fantasy, and dragons.  

 

 Panzer says, "Something for everyone."

 

Note: This is a long medium length post. You decide what you want to bring to snack on. 

 

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Bloody Scotland Events Program Available

Bloody Scotland is always a lot of fun.

Panzer's last stop today was at the Bloody Scotland International Crime Writing Festival site.

 

The program for September's Bloody Scotland is available at the site. At the site if you click the View Our Program you'll be taken to a flip book site. If instead you scroll down the page, you'll see all the events. If you click the button under an event, you'll be taken to see the ticket costs. Some of the events are online only.

 

To see the events at Bloody Scotland tootle over to Events Program 

 

 

47 Glorious Writing Conferences and Workshops in June 2026 - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Nothing for cats.

Panzer's next stop was at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There he discovered the writing conferences and workshops available in June.

 

Erica Verrillo's list has fiction, nonfiction, and poetry focused conferences and workshops. Some are online and some are in-person.

 

Panzer says, "I did notice there's nothing available for cat writers. No conferences. No workshops. No litter box accommodations."

 

Note: This is a long post. You'll need to decide what you want to bring to snack on.

 

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37 Marvelous Writing Conferences and Workshops in March 2026 - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

There's not as much travel. Some are online.

Panzer found the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity's list of March writing conferences and workshops.

 

On the list Erica Verrillo includes online and in-person conferences and workshops. There's fiction, nonfiction, poetry and flash fiction reading and writing opportunities for you.

 

Panzer says, "Be sure to check the registration deadlines as well as the location."

 

Note: This is a long list. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on.

 

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18 Fabulous Writing Conferences and Workshops in February - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Always read the rules.

Panzer stopped in at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site where he discovered the February post of writing conferences and workshops for February is up.

 

 Erica Verrillo's list includes conferences and workshops which may be in-person retreats or online. All are in February, but some run into March.

 

Panzer says, "Always check the application deadlines and any restrictions."

 

Note: This is a long list so you'll need to decide what to bring to snack on.

 

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21 Notable Writing Conferences and Workshops in November 2025 - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Traveling around in the Catosphere, Panzer decided to stop at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site.

 

Erica Verrillo has posted her list of writing conferences and workshops in November. Included are conferences and workshops for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry writers, and for marketing your work as well. Some are in-person and some online.

 

Panzer says, "You know what this little kitty always says, 'Read the instructions before you signup.'"

  

Note:This is a long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on

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40 Outstanding Writing Conferencs and Workshops in October 2025 - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Now for my much needed kitty nap.

Panzer's second stop today was at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There he found October's writing conferences and workshops.

 

 Erica Verrillo's list includes fiction and nonfiction writing and agent pitching opportunities. Some are online and some are in-person.

 

Panzer says, "Remember: Check the deadlines." 

 

Note: This is a long list. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on.

 

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33 Spectacular Conferences and Workshops in September 2025 - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Some include illustrators.

Panzer found today's post at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site.

 

Erica Verrillo's post includes 33 writing conferences and workshops in September. There are conferences and workshops for all genres, Some are on online and some are in-person. Some are even free to attend.

 

 Panzer says, "You know the drill kittens: Always read all the instructions and check the dates."

 

Note: This is a long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on.

 

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47 Glorious Writing Conferences and Workshops in June 2025 - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

See you tomorrow.

Today on his way home Panzer stopped in at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There he discovered a post about the writing conferences and workshops in June.

 

Erica Verrillo's list has workshops and conferences for fiction and nonfiction, both long and short lengths. (Some of the conference and workshop application deadlines were two or three months ago.)

 

Panzer says, "Be sure to read the application deadlines and rules"

 

Note:This is a long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on.

 

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32 Amazing Writing Conferences and Workshops in April 2025 - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

These look like a lot of fun to attend.

To get your week off to a good start Panzer found this post about writing conferences and workshops in April at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site.

 

Erica Verrillo's list includes opportunities for fiction, nonfiction and poetry writers, as well as residencies. Most of the conferences and workshops are in-person, but there are some online. Some are free to attend.

Panzer says, "Be sure to check the deadline dates before applying."

 

Note: This is a long post. Bring a cup of tea, a muffin, a cupcake, and two chocolate chip cookies (biscuits) to snack on.

 

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13 (Warm) Writing Conferences and Workshops in January 2025 - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Mom sure is a good cook.

Today, Panzer stopped in at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There he discovered a post about writing conferences and workshops in January.

 

 Erica Verrillo lists 13 conferences and workshops. (One had a registration deadline in December.) Most of them are in-person, but a couple are online. Read the guidelines to find the registration fees for each.

Panzer says, "Do read the registration guidelines as there may be restrictions on entry."

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin to snack on while you read.

 

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44 Outstanding Writers Workshops and Conferences in October 2024 - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Interesting workshops and conferences here.

Today Panzer made a trip to the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There our little kitty pilot found a post about October writing conferences and workshops.

 

Erica Verrillo's post has a list of conferences and workshops which focus on help writing fiction, nonfiction, novels, articles, short stories, and poetry. There are also editor and agent pitch sessions available. Some are online and some are in-person. Be sure to read the guidelines before you register.

 

Panzer says, "Be sure to read the registration dates too. One is already past and some others are coming very soon."

 

Note: As always with a long post, it's up to you to decide what to bring to snack on while you read.

 

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33 Splended Writing Conferences and Workshops in September 2024 - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Have fun.

Today, Panzer made a stop at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There he found the list for next month's conferences and workshops.

 

Erica Verrillo's list includes conferences and workshops for fiction and nonfiction writers. Some are in-person or online or both.

 

Panzer says, "You all know my standard statement. Read the rules, check the deadline and look for restrictions."

 

Note: This is a long-medium length post. Bring a glass of lemonade, a muffin and a chocolate chip cookie (biscuit) for today's reading selection.

 

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24 Awesome Writing Conferences and Workshops in August 2024 - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Now ... to finish what's important to a cat: A nap.

Today Panzer was taking his afternoon when he was shaken from his kitty bed by clapping coming from the Catosphere. Jumping in the Panzermobile, our brave kitty boy followed all the noise to the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There he discovered a post was causing all the noise.

Erica Verrillo's post lists 24 conferences and workshops for writers in August. Each entry in the list has a link to more information and how to register. The conferences and workshops are for fiction, nonfiction and poetry writers so be sure to read the guidelines before registering.

 

Panzer says, "The first one on the list had a registration date from last month so you can skip it."

Note: This is a long post so you'll need to decide what to bring to snack on while you read.

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26 Glorious Writing Conferences and Workshops in July 2024 - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Something for everyone.

 by Fiona L. Woods with reporting by Panzer the cat

 

Today's trip into the Catosphere took Panzer to the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There our intrepid traveling kitty boy found a post about next month's writing conferences and workshops.

 

Erica Verrillo's list of July conferences and workshops include fiction, nonfiction, novels, memoir, short stories, and more events. Some of these are in-person, some online and some both.

 

Panzer says, "Be sure to read the guidelines. Some of these have restrictions."

 

Note: This is a long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on while you read.

 

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53 Great Conferences and Workshops in June 2024 - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Something for everyone.

Today, Panzer made a stop at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There he found a list of writing conferences and workshops.

 Erica Verrillo's list includes 53 writing conferences and workshops in June. There are ones for fiction, nonfiction, poetry, memoir, films, and assorted others. Some conferences and workshops are online and some are in person.

 

 Panzer says, "Be sure to read the rules before you signup. Some are short and some weeks long."

Note: This is a long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on while you read.

 

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49 Awesome Writing Conferences and Workshops in April 2024 - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Online or In-person? Pay or Free? So many choices.

Today Panzer stopped in at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There he found information about April writing conferences and workshops.

 

 Erica Verrillo's list includes 49 conferences and workshops available with online or in-person participation. There are conferences and workshops for fiction novels or short story writers, for nonfiction and memoir writers, and for poetry writers. There are also opportunities for networking, book signings, pitching agents, and writing craft classes. Some of the conferences and workshops have paid attendance and some are free.

 

Panzer says, "Be sure and read all the attendance rules."

 

Note:This is a long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on while you read the post.

 

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4 Distinctive Writing Conferences and Workshops in December 2023 - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

News slows down this time every year.

Today Panzer made a stop at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There he found a post that lists the December writers' workshops and conferences.

 

As Erica Verrillo says in her post, there are only four in December because of the holidays. Three of them are available online only and three are free to attend.

Panzer says, "They're only one or two days long too."

Note: This is a short-medium length post. Bring a cup of tea to drink while you read. If you plan to go to the individual sites and read about the workshops or conferences, bring a muffin too.

 

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Bloody Scotland - Scotland's International Crime Writing Festival

It really is interesting and fun.

Today Panzer made a trip to the Bloody Scotland site.

 

The International Crime Writing Festival begins September 15 and ends September 17. If you can't attend in person, this is your last chance to get get tickets for the online events. The link below takes you to a list of all the events and their prices.

Panzer says, "The list is arranged by date. The online events are reasonably priced."

Note: This is a long descriptive list of all the Festival events. You'll need to decide what to bring to eat and drink while you read.

To read the list tootle over to Bloody Scotland Events

31 Spectacular Writing Conferences and Workshops in September 2023 - Publishing ...and Other Forms of Insanity

I see one in Washington state.

Today's trip into the Catosphere took Panzer to the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There he found a post about writers' conferences and workshops in September.

 

 Erica Verrillo's post lists conferences and workshops for fiction and nonfiction writers, memoir, poetry, screen, and children's writers, and agent, editor and publisher pitching sessions. The conferences and workshops are online or in-person. There are no registration deadlines listed (except for one which has already passed) so you'll need to go to the sites to check the dates. There are also some restrictions.

 

Panzer says, "Some of the in-person conferences are free."

Note: This is a long-medium length post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on while you read the post.

 

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