The 18th Annual Rochester Writers’ Conference, themed “Mapping Your Author Path,” takes place Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Oakland University from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This dynamic one-day event, featuring a keynote by award-winning Michigan author Lynne Golodner, offers nearly a dozen breakout sessions with literary agents, authors, and educators. Registration is $195 until October 17, and includes morning snacks, lunch, and all-day coffee. Aspiring and seasoned writers will find … [Read more...]
Writing for Children and Young Adults Writers’ Conference at Oakland University

Rochester Writers’ Spring Writing Conference – April 1, 2017 “Writing for Children and Young Adults” is the theme for Rochester Writers’ annual spring event held on April 1 at Oakland University. For authors and illustrators of any age, this one-day event will focus on designing picture books, writing young adult novels, and publishing middle grade series. Carrie Howland from Empire Literary Agency in New York returns to her home state of Michigan to kick off the conference as the featured … [Read more...]
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