
Black Authors Festival—Sag Harbor – Aug. 1 An exciting in-person celebration proudly recognized by USA Today as one of the Top Best New Festivals in the Nation. Set in the heart of Sag Harbor, the Festival brings together both aspiring and established Black authors to honor the legacy and future of Black literary excellence. Theme for 2026:…

Absolution by F. Scott Fitzgerald Did you now the Great Gatsby once had a prologue? Many people don’t know that The Great Gatsby once had a prologue. It was ditched by Fitzgerald when he realized that it didn’t fit with the ’general neatness’ of the book’s design. Instead, he offered to H. L. Mencken’s new…

LA Kids Book Festival—Los Angeles A free, annual community event in West Hollywood Park dedicated to promoting children’s literacy, diversity, and the joy of reading. Founded to provide inclusive, bilingual resources, it features over 100 authors, illustrators, live storytimes, performances, and activities like foam parties and arts & crafts. LA’s largest event celebrating early education, bilingualism,…

Ten Tips to Improve Writing and Blogging 1. Use a Punchy Opening Line Grab their attention early on by provoking an emotional response with a punchy opening sentence. Short, clear sentences will grab your readers’ attention. Use adjectives sparingly. Opening lines don’t have to be loud, subtlety is just as effective. Examples: A word of caution.…

Willamette Writers Conference—Portland The largest writers’ organization in the Pacific Northwest brings together writers of all genres and career stages for this annual conference. With a focus on craft development, community building, and career advancement, this event is perfect for Pacific Northwest authors. Willamette Writers is an in-person and online writing community of over 6,000…