Summer Writing Conferences in Europe

Thanks to Baby Abroad joining Writer Abroad, she's a bit tied to home this year. But for those with the freedom to travel, Writer Abroad will settle for living vicariously through you. So here's a list of upcoming writing conferences and workshops in Europe. Choose your location. Choose your topic. Then check the dates and costs. (All costs have been converted to USD for comparison purposes). Please note: the costs do not include accommodation unless otherwise stated.

May 11-13: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam Creative Writing Weekend

Topics: Prose and Poetry

Fee: $330

May 18-20: Zurich, Switzerland

The Zurich Writers Workshop

Topics: Fiction, Travel Writing/Non-Fiction

Fee: $285

June 24-29: Paris, France

The Paris Writers Workshop

Topics: Short Story, Novel, Creative Non-Fiction, Poetry, Writing for Children/YA

Fee: $859 (registration by 31 March) $991 (Registration after 31 March)

July 1-13: Lisbon, Portugal

Disquiet International Literary Program

Topics: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Photo-Documentary Storytelling, Songwriting, Writing for Television

Fee: $974 (one-week workshop) $2700 (two-week workshop)

August 2-8: Ithaca, Greece

Homeric Writers' Retreat & Workshop

Topics: Literary agents, getting published, freelancing, social media, non-fiction book proposals & more

Fee: $950 (without board) $1550 (with board)

If anyone would like more information on any of these workshops, leave a comment and Writer Abroad will do her best to provide more info in another post.