We've got another INCREDIBLE lineup in the works for the 2026 conference! S.E. Reed, Bruce Buchanan, and I can't wait till this free week of so many awesome writing things kicks off, March 23, 2026.

In totally predictable I'm-too-excited-to-stop-myself fashion, our schedule is already mostly "set". While there will still be a few more updates coming (currently awaiting two emails right now), below is a sly teaser of what we have so far. As always, we are incredibly blessed, honored, and in total awe of these fabulous industry pros who have donated their time and energy to help you be a better writer. Check out their bios on the Conference page.

We're sticking with the six-group organization method (though I think we left something out somewhere and I promise I will get the past videos embedded on this site sometime eventually. The descriptions are ready and everything but you can still catch them on the Tube) with a heavy focus on genre in 2026. Our '26 monthly topic schedule is also specifically designed to help you make this new year a smashing success. As always, most of these talks fit in multiple groups. This is what we're so eagerly anticipating:

Drafting

With tons of tips and tricks from writers, agents, and editors, this group of videos will help you hone your skills in all types of writing. Look for...

"Microfiction: Big Benefits from Small Writing Projects" with Bruce Buchanan

"Writing Romance" with Savannah Carlisle

"Writing a Dual Timeline Story" with Alexandria Faulkenbury

"Effective Storytelling in Picture Books" with Moniza Hossain

"What Is Speculative Fiction?" with MJ Huntsgood

"Writing Epic Fantasy" with Autumn Kaufer

"How To Write a Good Sex Scene" with Thea Landen

"How to Craft a Best-Selling Picture Book Series: Character-Driven or Concept-Driven" with Amy Nielsen

"How to Write Horror" with Stacey L. Pierson

"Realistic Dialogue: Let's Talk About Talking" with Benjamin Ryan

"Retellings and Reimaginings" with Demi Michelle Schwartz

"Writing for Young Adults" with Alyssa Villaire

Editing

Even though you've typed "The End", you're still not done. Here's your next step (I promise we have tons of editors this year, don't fret!).

Look for...

"Numbers Meet Your Novel: A Quantitative Way to Self-Edit" with K M Hasling

Process

This grouping is more about the process of writing and publishing, start to finish. Look for...

"Write a Book This Year" with Tenesha L. Curtis

"The Lure of Lore: Using Family Lore, Local Lore, and Folklore in Your Writing" with Deb Lerew

"Writing as Play" with Jessica Lee Minneci

"Sensitivity Reading" with Dayna Reidenouer

"Feedback & Assessments" with Sara Sudol

Marketing

Whether you realize you're ready for this or not, you're already there. It's never too early to market yourself as an author. Look for...

"Championing Writers - How can YOU help?" with Saffron Asteria

"The Query Letter Formula: How to Craft a Compelling Letter That Gets You a Full Request" with K.T. Carlisle

"Tips and Tricks for Fast-Tracking Your Middle-Grade Stories" with Mick Dane

"Finding Comps" with Jeremey Harrison

"TikTok Marketing" with Mia Moon

"Publishing in Literary Magazines" with Becky Tuch

"Balancing Your Voice and Market Needs in the Kidlit Journey" with Danielle Render Turmaud

Legal

No matter how you choose to go from writer to published author, the publishing industry is loaded with unexpected stuff. Look for...

"Building Author Websites" with Emily Rae Russo

"Navigating the Business Side of Authorship" with Summer Stewart

"A Guide to Business Operations for Freelancers" with Rachel Thompson

Other

Some stuff is simply unclassifiable. Look for...

"Our Bold Voices interview/experience" with Paul Iarrobino

"Chestnut Review: volunteering for literary magazines" with Maria Picone

"Using 4thewords to Write" with Coffee Quills

"Writing Retreats" with Wendy Van Camp

—AND FOUR PANELS—

"Panel: Indie Authors" with Diane Billas, Erica Eberhart, Courtney Reece, Avery Timmons

​"Panel: Literary Magazines" with Jay Aja (University of Tampa Press), Kolby Granville (After Dinner Conversation), Miah Jeffra (Foglifter Press), Elizabeth Coffey & Mark Wish (Coolest American Stories)

​​"Panel: Poetry Presses" with Kristina Darling (Tupelo Press), Kate Gale (Red Hen Press), Tyler Hurula (South Broadway Press), Ophelia Monet (Wildscape Literary Journal)

​​"Panel: Small Presses" with Jennifer Harris (Jackleg Press), Shayna Keyles (North Atlantic Books), Summer Stewart (Unsolicited Press), Christine Stroud (Autumn House Press)

We'll post verified, expanded descriptions for each video and a full presentation schedule in mid-March, plus the full playlist so you can watch the whole conference, start to finish. We'll run five-six talks per day for a full seven days, March 23-29, and chat about it in Discord. See you there!

—Theresa

About the author: Theresa is a co-founder of The Writer’s Workout, a crime fiction writer, and an editor and book coach at Premier Literary Services. Her work is published in various anthologies and literary magazines under a pseudonym.