The ultimate guide to conferences. Indexed by month, genre, state and country. They offer writers at all levels opportunities for discovery, artistic development, exchange of ideas, career advancement, book sales, and professional growth. Novice and established writers, agents, editors, and publishers have a chance to meet each other and develop fruitful relationships at these gatherings Upcoming Events These are, in no way, complete listings, but I do add them when I run across them. Worldbuilding Society Arone's 500 Central Ave.
Discussion is informal.
The regular participants are not shy about stating their opinions. Arone's is a neighborhood bar in an Italian neighborhood. Beer and other foods are also good and reasonably priced. It's wheelchair-friendly . There are a variety of different genres covered, ranging from screenplays to Christian books and greeting cards.