Indiana University Writers’ Conference

The 2025 Indiana University Writers’ Conference will be held from June 5 to June 8 at University of Indiana in Bloomington. The conference features workshops, craft classes, panel discussions, and readings for poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers. The faculty includes poets janan alexandra and Safia Elhillo, fiction writers Stephen Amidon and Marguerite Sheffer, creative nonfiction writer John Cotter, and memoirist Elisa Gabbert. The cost of the conference, including tuition for a workshop and all classes, panels, and readings, is $825. The cost of the conference without workshops is $400. General registration is first come, first served with a $25 registration fee. Lodging is available in campus dormitories for $54 per night. After registering for a workshop, submit 8 to 10 pages of poetry or up to 20 pages of prose. Workshop admissions are made on a rolling basis. Visit the website for more information.

Accessibility accommodations include accessible doorways, elevators in all multilevel event spaces, and accessible parking. E-mail University of Indiana in Bloomington staff at writecon@iu.edu for additional accessibility details.