Class

How to Get Your Work Accepted at Literary Conferences

Being invited to read your creative work at a conference is a huge feather in your literary cap. This class offers information, guidance, and strategies for writers wishing to have their work accepted at a writers’ conference, whether virtual or in-person. This class is open to writers of all levels who feel prepared to present their work at a professional writers’ conference. Learn how to:

• choose the right writers’ conference for you
• prepare a polished submission
• make a professional impression from submission to attendance
• secure financial support to attend
• practice conference etiquette: the do’s and dont’s of both applying and attending
• avoid common, costly mistakes in your CV and bio that mark you as an amateur

We will be engaging in hands-on research and working on our literary resumes. Participants completing this class will be prepared to select and prepare submissions for several literary conferences and have leads on finding funding to support travel.

Instructions for Accessing This Online Class

In order to access live class meetings, you must have the Zoom application downloaded to your computer. You will also need a WiFi/Internet connection throughout the duration of your scheduled meeting and a computer with audio and video capability. The information to join your Zoom classroom will be provided in your confirmation email upon registration. Please check spam folders if you do not see this email upon registration. For more information on how to use Zoom, please see our training manual here.