Dear Fellow Writers,
We are pleased to announce that the Chesapeake Writers’ Conference is back for 2023! Mark your calendars for June 18-24. More details are coming soon, so please watch this space and check the social media accounts for updates. In the meantime, get in touch with your interest and questions.
We hope you can join us.
Chesapeake Writers’ Conference Co-Directors,
Crystal Oliver
Jerry Gabriel
Nadeem Zaman
The tenth annual Chesapeake Writers’ Conference will be held from June 18 to June 24 on the St. Mary’s College campus in St. Mary’s City, Maryland. The conference features lectures, craft talks, readings, panel discussions, and daily workshops in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. The faculty includes poet Phillis Levin, fiction writer Patricia Henley, and creative nonfiction writer Angela Pelster. This year, we also feature a Youth Workshop led by Eva Freeman. There is no application fee. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. See the Fees & Registration page for more information.
Accessibility accommodations include elevators in all multilevel event spaces; accessible sidewalks, pathways, doorways, and parking; and ADA-compliant event spaces and restrooms. Contact the St. Mary’s College Office of Accessibility Services at (240) 895-2250, (240) 895-4327 for TTY service, or adasupport@smcm.edu for additional accessibility details.