Six transformative days of writing, learning, and connection in central New York. The Colgate Writers Conference brings emerging and established writers to Colgate University to hone their craft, connect with industry professionals, and join a vibrant literary community.
Scenes from Previous Writers Conferences
This is my second Colgate Writers Conference. I completed a manuscript based on a piece I did in the Jumpstarter program in 2022. Workshopping my novel in 2025 is like a homecoming. Our group of five engaged in lively discussions about each other’s work, as well as the craft of writing. Our leader, Brock Clarke, a distinguished professor and author, waded in with the rest of us, rounding out honest, insightful critiques. I have plenty of ideas to take back home to make my novel the best it can be.
