30 Great Writing Conferences and Workshops in July 2026 - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

 

I'm a cat. Napping is what we do.

Panzer's final in the Catosphere today was at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site.

 

Erica Verrillo posted a list there of 30 writing conferences and workshops. There's information here about fiction, nonfiction, and poetry writing as well as marketing, publishing and more.

 

Panzer says, "Be sure to read the deadlines."

 

Note: This is a long post. You can decide what to bring to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Writing Conferences and Workshops

More Killer Nashville Magazine Online

Fifteen days until Christmas Eve

Traveling around in the Catosphere today, Panzer discovered the December issue of Killer Nashville Magazine has added more features to the online edition.

 

Additions to the issue include a writing craft article, two short stories and a poem. 

 

To read the post tootle over to Killer Nashville Magazine 

 

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Note: As we get closer to the end of the year publishing news slows down. The week after Christmas everything is closed and the week after New Years is a slow week too.

Free to Read Something Is Going to Happen blog:Crime Fiction in Words and Pictures

I'll find you something else.

Here's a post Panzer found at Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine's Something is Going to Happen blog.

 

The post Crime Fiction in Words and Pictures is written by Gary Phillips. You can read about the similarities between crime fiction and comics.

 

To read the post tootle over to  Crime Fiction

What Does a Writer Actually Do? - BookBub Partners Blog

 

Panzer made a stop at the BookBub Partners blog.

 

There he found a post by Audrey Derobert about all the different 'jobs' writers need to do. The post covers everything from marketing to administration. There are charts and graphs based on the information supplied by over 500 writers.

 

Panzer says, "They just figured out that there's more to being a writer than just writing?"

 

 Note: This is a humongous post. You better plan to bring your lunch and a sleeping bag for a nap.

 

To read the post tootle over to  What a writer does

Passing the Word Around - The Rap Sheet

Now for my nap.

Before going home to his kitty bed Panzer decided to make his last stop be at The Rap Sheet site.

 

There he found J. Kingston Pierce's post a round up of news in the writing word which begins with the winner of the Petrona Award. 

 

Panzer says, "The post has a lot of other writing and author news too."

 

Note: Bring a cup of tea and a muffin to snack on while you read today.

 

To read the post tootle over to The Rap Sheet 

New Killer Nashville Magazine Issue Online

Interesting issue.

Panzer found the Killer Nashville Magazine September/October issue online today.

 

There's a writing craft article, fiction stories and poems.

 

Enjoy.

 

To read the issue tootle over to Killer Nashville Magazine 

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.

 

To read the list tootle over to September Conferences and Workshops

Free to Listen Author Youtube Channel: Are you a real author if you use AI?

It's an interesting opinion.

Panzer found a short 3 minute video on author Ross Hughes' channel on Youtube. In his video he discusses the use of AI in his writing.

 

To watch the episode tootle over to Author Channel 

Killer Nashville Magazine July Issue Online

There is some interesting reading in there.

Today, Panzer found the new issue of Killer Nashville Magazine  is online.

 

The July issue includes an author interview, a new short story, poetry, and a writing craft article.

 

Note: You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on.

 

To read the new issue tootle over to Killer Nashville Magazine 

Killer Nashville Magazine June Issue Now Online

The magazine went up fast this month.

Panzer found this month's issue of Killer Nashville Magazine online at the site.

 

The issue includes an author interview, writing craft column interview, a short story, and poetry. More of the magazine will be posted later this month.

 

 To read the issue tootle over to Killer Nashville 

The Edgars Take Centerstage - The Rap Sheet

A lot of winners are being announced.

Panzer found an announcement about the Edgar Awards on The Rap Sheet site.

 

The post says the Mystery Writers of America (MWA) have just presented the Edgar Awards for mystery related materials published/produced in 2024 and several special Awards.

 

To read the winners list (and nominees list) tootle over to Edgars

37 Marvelous Writing Conferences and Workshops in May 2025 - Publishing ...and Other Forms of Insanity

See you tomorrow.

Panzer made a stop at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There our travelling kitty found a post Writing Conferences in May.

 

Erica Verrillo's list includes 37 conferences and workshops happening in May. Some are online and some in-person and some are free to attend and some have fees to attend. Some have restrictions, so be sure to read the attendance guidelines.

 

Panzer says, "Some start the beginning of May, so you better hurry and apply to attend."

 

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

 

To read the list tootle over to May Writing Conferences and Workshops

Free Killer Nashville Magazine Issue Online

Be careful. Don't get lost there.

Today, Panzer stopped in at the Killer Nashville site. There he discovered the February issue of the magazine has been posted. 

 

The magazine contains author interviews, writing craft articles and short stories. Following the link below will take you to the Killer Nashville Magazine main page. There click on the feature post you want to read. At the end of the feature you can return to the main page or stay at the feature post's end and follow the link there to another feature.

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

 

To read the issue tootle over to Killer Nashville Magazine

January Killer Nashville Magazine Free Online

Who says murder isn't fun?

Panzer just found the January issue of Killer Nashville  Magazine is posted online.

As usual the issue has an interview, writing craft articles, short stories, poetry, and flash fiction. At the site Scroll down the page to find what you want, Click the title and you'll be taken to the Page you want.to read.

Panzer says, "There's some interesting material here."

Note: You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on while you read.

To go to the Killer Nashville Magazine site tootle over to January 2025 Issue

18 Notable Confereces and Workshops in November 2024 - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Don't wait. There's not much time.

Today's trip into the Catosphere took Panzer to the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There our traveling pilot kitty found a list of writing conferences and workshops for you.

 

Erica Verrillo lists 18 conferences and workshops which have start dates in November. They cover a wide spectrum of writing centered topics from the writing craft to the writing business.

 

Panzer says, "Some of these have a deadline or start date of November 1 so you'll need to hurry to register."

 

Note: With 18 conferences and workshops this is a long-medium length list. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin to snack on while you read.

 

To read the post tootle over to Writing Conferences and Workshops

October Killer Nashville Magazine is Available Online Now

Interesting short story too.

Today, Panzer found the new issue of Killer Nashville is available online free.

The issue features author interviews, writing craft articles, short fiction and poetry. To read click the title of what you want to read. This will take you to a new page. Read your selection. When you finish there is an option at the end to move on to the next feature in that section.

Panzer says, "It looks like there are some interesting author interviews here."

Note: You'll need to decide what you want to snack on while you read.

To read the new issue tootle over to Killer Nashville Magazine

94 Calls For Submissions in October 2024 - Paying Markets - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

That's a lot of markets.

Today Panzer found this post about submissions on the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site

Erica Verrillo's list includes 94 paying markets open to submissions. There are markets for fiction, nonfiction and poetry.

Panzer says, "There's a market for just about every kind of submission."

 

 Note: With 94 markets this is a huge list. You'll need to decide what you want to bring to snack on while you read.

 

To read the post tootle over to Submissions in October

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.

 

To read the post tootle over to Writing Conferences and Workshops

Killer Nashville Magazine September Issue Now Online

Enjoy!

by Fiona L. Woods with news gathering by Panzer

Today, Panzer found the free September issue of Killer Nashville Magazine online.

At the Table of Contents (TOC) page you can scroll down and click on the title you want to read. Included in this issue are writing craft articles, short stories and poetry.

Panzer says, "There's some good reading here."

Note: Only you know what you'll want to read at the site, so you'll need to decide what to bring to snack on.

To read the issue tootle over to Killer Nashville

Wattpad's Disruption in Turkiye: 'No Explanation' - Publishing Perspectives

I don't understand why humans do what they do.

Panzer made a stop at the Publishing Perspectives site today. There our inquisitive kitty found a post about Wattpad.

 

Porter Anderson's post covers the disruption of service of the Wattpad platform in Turkiye.  The post is divided into sections covering a Turkish court order and the backlash to the order from various organizations.

 

Panzer says, "The court banned Wattpad? Why?"

  

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Wattpad