1 San Francisco Writers Conference
An annual Bay Area gathering including bestselling authors, literary agents, publishers, pub house & indie editors, and both traditional & self-publishing industry professionals. Presenters come from the West Coast, New York City, and beyond.
February 17–20, 2022. Hyatt Regency, San Francisco, Calif. $695–$895. One-on-ones with literary agents, manuscript editors, and screenwriters; agent speed dating; and Master Classes (which you do not need Offering many free events that are open to the public, such as a Writing for Change panel, Poetry Open Mic, and vendor booths. “It’s four days of everything you need to get published,” says Director Laurie McLean. From educational sessions, panels, Ask a Pro roundtables, pitch practice, keynotes, and workshops, to opportunities for encounters with bestsellers, agents, and editors. “We are also… committed to making your experience one you want to come back to year after year,” says McLean. “After the year we’ve just had, it’s important to gather and celebrate writing and publishing as we learn.” 350–400. Keynote speakers feature award-winners and bestsellers Charlie Jane Anders, Annalee Newitz, and Lysley Tenorio. 100+ faculty members include an assortment of bestselling authors, agents, editors, poets, self-publishing experts, Hollywood insiders, publishing tech specialists, and other top publishing professionals. Perfect for writers at all levels, the event features five tracks: fiction, nonfiction, children’s/YA, business/marketing, and self-publishing/tech. They also offer one-day summits for Poetry and Books-to-Screen that are included in the general admission price or available separately. San Francisco is second only to New York as a publishing mecca. And with a scenic waterfront locale, there are many hotspots within walking distance of this conference including the Beat Museum and City Lights Bookstore.
