Lit Fest 2025

Countless writers have gotten their start by publishing in literary magazines, from university-run journals to flagship publications. How do you join their ranks? Our panel of editors will survey the state of lit mags and how you can navigate the landscape confidently, and with hope. You’ll learn about the submission process, how to choose the right publications and deal with rejections, and ways to improve your chance of getting noticed. You’ll leave better informed and ready to submit.

Great dialogue is more about what is not said than what is said. This workshop explores how to listen to conversations, reveal character, and leave intentional gaps to make your dialogue something that doesn’t simply explicate or move plot. We’ll explore a few good examples and practice a bit. Intermediate or above. Nonfiction and fiction writers welcome. Plan to practice writing.