We are hoping to hold this conference as planned. If the situation changes because of the Coronavirus, we will be issuing full refunds.
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  • “It was worth the cost to fly over the Atlantic to attend.”
    — Terry Selzer
    author
  • “If you are serious about publishing a book, this is the conference for you!”
    — Gina Castellanos
    digital communications
  • “If you are serious about getting your work out in the world, this is the place to be.”
    — Patricia Diaz
    writer
  • “Boutique, but with A-lister agents who are all thirsty to find the next big author. A must-attend for all serious authors looking to break into traditional publishing.”
    — Moe Shalabi
    analyst/author
  • “Excellent way to get feedback in real time from agents, to spend more than just a few minutes with an agent as is common at other conferences. ”
    — Robin McMillion
    writer
Gotham Writers Conference
2019 Teaser

The Gotham Writers Conference will take place October 16-17, 2020 at the Ace Hotel on 29th and Broadway.

It will unfold like this:

Panels and Presentations (Day 1) — Take a peek behind the publishing curtain with five eye-opening and entertaining panels and presentations. This is for people who are ready for publication or just gearing up to enter the publishing process. Plus, a happy hour.

Pitching Roundtables (Day 2) — Each table will have two agents and a group of pre-selected writers with book projects. You spend the day with your table—pitching, reading pages, and discussing your work. There will be tables specializing in: mainstream/literary novels, genre novels, middle grade/young adult novels, picture books, and nonfiction books. Plus, a happy hour.

Anyone can attend the Panels and Presentations, but you must apply and be selected to participate in a Pitching Roundtable.

Learn more about our writing conference.

GOTHAM WRITERS WORKSHOP is a creative home in New York City and online where writers develop their craft and come together in the spirit of discovery and fellowship. We’ve been teaching creative writing since 1993.