Events & Conventions

The American Library Association's 150th Anniversary conference. Five days of programming for librarians, publishers, and book lovers, featuring the Library Marketplace, education programs, author appearances, and celebrations of reading and literacy.

The Romance Writers of America annual conference, the defining professional development event for romance authors. Workshops on craft, pitch appointments with editors and agents, the RITA Awards ceremony, book signings, and an unmatched networking community.

The premier conference for writers at every level, covering craft, genre, and the business of writing including traditional publishing, self-publishing, marketing strategies, and career management. Features pre-conference workshops and pitch sessions.

The biggest conference in the world focused exclusively on self-publishing success. A week of intensive sessions covering book marketing, advertising, Amazon algorithms, series strategy, and building a sustainable indie author career. Known for its generous author community and actionable takeaways.

A one-day symposium by Comic-Con International exploring storytelling across comics, books, gaming, movies, and other media. Features panels on narrative craft, audio dramas, and cross-platform storytelling. Free with Comic-Con Museum admission.