Here is a list of writers’ conferences for 2023. These are mainly California, but some are listed further afield. Prices vary and some also have virtual conferences associated. check out their individual websites for more details.
February
San Francisco Writers Conference San Francisco, Feb 16-19, 2023. One of the DeFacto conferences to attend on the west coast.
Southern Cal Writers’ Conference San Diego, Feb 17-19, 2023.
March
California Creative Writers Conference Culver City or virtual, March 3-5, 2023.
AWP Conference & Book Fair Seatte, WA, March 8-11, 2023.
June
Inkers Con Dallas TX June 9-11, a virtual conference is also available at reduced cost. Also excerpts from previous conferences. See website for details.
California Crime Writers’ Conference Culver City, June 10-11, 2023.
July
Writers Digest Annual Conference New York City, July (dates not yet posted online) 2023.
Napa Valley Writers Conference Napa Valley College, July (dates not yet posted online) 2023.
August
Mendocino Coast Writers’ Conference Fort Bragg, Aug 3-5, 2023.
Greater Los Angeles Writers Conference Los Angeles, Aug 4-6, 2023.
September
Southern Cal Writers’ Conference Irvine, Sept. 15-17.
October
Digital Publishing & Indie Conference October (dates not yet posted online) 2023.