Off Topic Writers' Conference 2026

Learn and get inspired by writers and literary professionals.

The Off Topic Conference will take place August 8-9, 2026, 9:55am-5:30pm Eastern Time - ONLINE

Schedule of Workshops and Talks

Saturday

9:55-10:00 Welcome - Marion Lougheed

10:00-11:00 What are you writing about? Themes and Stories - Andy Charman

11:00-11:15 Break

11:15-12:15 Pathways to Publication - Patricia Westerhof

12:15-12:30 Break

12:30-13:30 Writing in the Dark - Lori Green

13:30-14:30 Lunch/Extended Break

14:30-15:30 Beyond Bitches, Witches and Karens: Aging Women Write Back - Robyn Diner

15:30-15:45 Break

15:45-16:45 Keynote: Waubgeshig Rice

16:45-17:30 Virtual Hangout

Sunday

9:55-10:00 Welcome - Marion Lougheed

10:00-11:00 How To Write Poems People Don’t Forget - Oladosu Michael Emerald

11:00-11:15 Break

11:15-12:15 Copyright for Writers - Andrew Shaughnessy

12:15-12:30 Break

12:30-13:30 In Conversation: Traditionally Publishing Your Book, from Concept to Final Product - Finnian Burnett and Marion Lougheed

13:30-14:30 Lunch/Extended Break

14:30-15:30 Tips for Creative Nonfiction in Short Form - Maryam Gowralli

15:30-15:45 Break

15:45-16:45 Keynote: Writing Change Into the World - Wakefield Brewster

16:45-17:30 Virtual Hangout

All sessions will be recorded for attendees.

More Information: www.offtopicpublishing.com/conference