Events & Conventions

The world's largest free literary festival, featuring five days of discussions, debates, readings, and music from over 250 international speakers including authors, politicians, and humanitarian activists. Known as 'the greatest literary show on Earth.'

An intensive three-day seminar teaching the business side of writing. Covers contracts, marketing, career planning, and the craft of professional authorship. Designed for serious writers ready to take their careers to the next level.

The Independent Publishers of New England annual virtual conference bringing together independent publishers, authors, and industry professionals for two days of sessions on publishing trends, marketing, and distribution.

Australia's premier genre fiction convention celebrating speculative fiction, romance, thriller, horror, and more. Features panels, workshops, pitch sessions, and networking with published authors and industry professionals.

A two-day conference for storytellers of all kinds, covering writing craft, publishing paths, and the business of creative careers. Features workshops, keynotes, and networking in a collaborative environment.

The largest literary conference in North America, featuring over 315 events, 600+ exhibitors, and 20 hours of virtual content. Expected 8,000–10,000 attendees. This year's topics include book bans, AI in creative writing, and writing for neurodivergent authors.

A virtual summit dedicated to empowering women in the publishing industry. Sessions cover writing, editing, marketing, design, and career strategies from leading industry professionals.

One of the world's most important international book trade events. Three days of rights trading, seminars, and networking bringing together publishers, agents, authors, and tech innovators from over 100 countries.

One of the nation's largest and most beloved book festivals. Completely free and open to the public, featuring hundreds of authors, panel discussions, book signings, exhibitors, and activities for all ages on the University of Arizona campus.

A focused conference on book marketing strategies for authors and publishers. Three days of sessions covering social media, email marketing, advertising, book launches, and building an author platform.

The 7th annual San Diego Writers Festival headlined by Jodi Picoult, featuring 90+ speakers, 30+ events including panels on trauma writing, historical fiction, mystery writing, and workshops on screenwriting, playwriting, and publishing.

A free, one-day literary extravaganza featuring over 110 authors including Julia Alvarez and George Saunders. Panels, readings, book signings, children's activities, and a vibrant exhibitor marketplace celebrating the written word.

The world's leading professional event dedicated to the children's publishing industry. Four days of rights trading, exhibitions, and professional development connecting publishers, illustrators, authors, and agents from around the globe.

BookCon returns after a seven-year hiatus! A two-day consumer celebration of storytelling by ReedPop (producers of New York Comic Con), featuring author signings, panel discussions, book club meetups, book swaps, workshops, and immersive experiences. Engages BookTok, Bookstagram, and BookTube communities.

Canada's premier indie author event, connecting self-published and independent authors with tools, strategies, and community. Sessions cover marketing, cover design, self-publishing platforms, and building a sustainable author career.

The largest book festival in the United States. Two days of author panels, book signings, live performances, and over 300 exhibitors on the USC campus. Free and open to the public, attracting over 150,000 attendees annually.

The Oklahoma Writers' Federation annual conference themed "The Magic of Writing." Keynote by Mercedes M. Yardley. Includes workshops on craft and technique, networking opportunities, and pitch sessions with agents and editors.

The 21st anniversary of ThrillerFest, the premier conference for thriller and suspense writers and fans. Features ThrillerMasters Lisa Scottoline and Harlan Coben. Six days of masterclasses, CraftFest workshops, PitchFest with agents, and the Thriller Awards banquet.

The Independent Book Publishers Association's annual conference offering education and networking for independent publishers. Sessions on editorial, design, marketing, distribution, and the business of publishing.

One of Australia's premier literary events, featuring a week of conversations with leading writers, authors, and thinkers. Held across multiple venues including Carriageworks and Sydney Town Hall, with sessions spanning fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and ideas.