Minneapolis Writing Conferences to Attend in 2019

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Everything: Content & Email. March 27, 2019. Powered by Digital Summit, this one-day extravaganza offers a deep dive into content and email marketing. Arrive bright and early for coffee — and stay for engaging sessions covering personalized content, automation strategy, and more.
Confab: The Content Strategy Conference. April 23-26. Confab delves into several topics of interest to writers, including storytelling and user experience. This year’s speakers include PayPal’s Alexa Apallas, Adobe’s Sarah Smart, and Facebook’s Margo Stern.
National Writing Project Midwest Conference. August 2-3, 2019. Head to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus for an impactful weekend dedicated to the intersection of writing, race, and power. This year’s keynote speakers include the Children’s Theatre Company’s Maria Asp and author Bao Phi.
Digital Summit. August 14-15, 2019. Keep up to date on industry trends at the Minneapolis edition of the Digital Summit series. Speakers include The Onion’s Scott Dikkers and Airbnb’s Liza Dunning, among others. The event keeps writers and content strategists entertained not only with intriguing sessions, but also with trivia and an open bar.
Wordsmith. November 2-3, 2019. Hosted by The Loft Literary Center, this wuhan cell phone number list craft and career convention will benefit casual and professional writers alike. Attendees can mingle with a variety of esteemed agents, editors, and other influential individuals. Pre-conference workshops will take place at The Loft on November 1st.
Minnesota Tellabration. November 30, 2019. Head to Open Book in late November for a free day of panels, activities, and more. This Minneapolis event is just one of several Tellabration festivities held throughout the nation shortly after Thanksgiving.
Workshops, Classes and More for Writers in Minneapolis
The Loft Literary Center. Check website for updates. Although primarily focused on creative writing, The Loft offers a variety of classes and seminars of value to local content writers. Topics of interest may include queries, manuscript formatting, and crafting headlines. Set aside time to attend one of The Loft’s reading series or poetry slams — you won’t regret it.
Open Book. Check website for updates. Dedicated to the book but open to writers of all kinds, this inviting space houses The Loft but is worth a visit in its own right. In addition to the The Loft’s facilities, you’ll find the Minnesota Center for Book Arts and Conexion Coffee.
Minnesota Writing Workshop. March 2, 2019. Take the next step in your writing journey at the 2019 Minnesota Writing Workshop, where you’ll find over a dozen agents eager for your pitch. Attend group sessions covering everything from query letters and book proposals to self-editing and brand building.