Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference

"Since 2003, writers from all over the United States have gathered in an intimate lakeside setting with award-winning authors and teachers to practice the arts of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction."

This year's Northwoods Writers Conference is set for June 20-26, 2015. Participants will be able to "create, collaborate, and commune" on the lake at Bemidji State University. Throughout the week, participants will hear from and work with five authors: Aimee Nezhukumatathil (poetry), Tayari Jones (fiction), Matt de la Pen (YA fiction), David Gessner (creative nonfiction), and Joni Tevis (creative nonfiction). When applying, participants select their particular genre for workshop sessions. Other scheduled events include author readings, craft talks, consultations, and editor's talks. (See the whole schedule here.)

The full conference costs $545 if you register before April 15 or $585 after the early bird date passes. This cost covers all events and three meals. Participants can also opt to audit many of the events for $125. View more cost details here.

Application Deadline: May 1, 2015