Conferences, Workshops, retreats, & Residencies

The Las Vegas Writers Conference - Las Vegas, NV.

April 3-5, 2025

You asked for it, and we heard you. HWG is excited to bring its members back to an in-person conference! It will be held between April 3-5, 2025 at the fabulous Orleans Hotel and Casino just off the strip! Our 21st conference offers activities for all writers—Keynote, Pitches to Agents and Editors, Q&A panels, and a separate Master Class. Check out the Faculty Page, Session Descriptions and Schedule then Register for what’s important to you. 

The Las Vegas Writers Conference is dedicated to helping writers of all genres improve their craft, sharpen their business skills, and network with publishing professionals. Held each spring, this conference draws attendees from around the world. Pitch sessions with literary agents and editors are included with your registration. We hope you will join us and take your writing skills to the next level.

Throughout the event, you will be able to meet our faculty, schedule times to pitch to agents and publishers, and learn from experts in fields connected to writing and publishing.

Your Registration Includes:

• Thurs night social with appetizers as well as lunch for both Friday and Saturday
• A superb selection of Workshops with Q&A
• Agent & Editor Pitch Sessions
• Blue Pencil Review
• An opportunity to attend our banquet and hear our inspiring keynote speaker

The Orleans, 4500 Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas, Nevada

REGISTRATION HERE

Napa Valley Writers Flash Fiction Contest

Flash Fiction

Deadline: November 30th 

Entry Fee: $10 CWC Members / $15 Non-Members 

 PRIZES

• First place - $100
• Second place - $50
• Third place - $25
• Honorary Runner Up - Certificate
• Winners will be highlighted in the NVW newsletter and works published on our website (with permission). 

General Guidelines

Submissions are accepted between November 1 and November 30.

Submission fee: $10 for CWC members, $15 for non-members.

• Open to the public
• Any theme
• Maximum of 999 words per submission
• Limited to 2 submissions per person
• Format: Microsoft Word document, Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced, 1-inch margins
• Each piece must be titled.
• Author name or other identifying information cannot appear in the Word document (work will be judged blind).
• Submitter must verify authorship and copyright ownership and that the work is not created in part or in whole by artificial intelligence.

For more information and submission form: www.napavalleywriters.org/contests