Breaking The Paywall To Publishing
At WriteHive we create opportunities for individuals to improve their writing and literary career opportunities. We bring together a variety of skilled professionals to create pathways for meaningful change in the publishing industry.
Our Events and Programming
Conferences
Writing the future we need through the empowerment of communities.
June 7 - 9, 2024
Our annual conference is a three-day event, Friday through Sunday, hosting more than fifty panels, presentations, and Guest of Honor interviews, with hundreds of esteemed and notable speakers. The content covers a range of important and timely topics for writers and publishing industry professionals in any stage of their career/journey. Registration for this year’s conference starts May 1, 2024!
WriteHive Lite Retreat
Sept 30 - October 1, 2023
WriteHive Lite is a virtual weekend retreat where a select group of writers have the opportunity to work directly with a professional editor. Writers can connect and collaborate, as well as receive valuable, live one-on-one feedback and critiques from their assigned editor.
Empowering Writers
Creating opportunities to break down publishing paywalls through education and mentorship.
Sponsored Writer Award
Applications Open!
Each year, we award at least two writers a scholarship of $500, which can be used toward any part of their publishing journey. We give each winner with support and guidance, providing resources and feedback as they prepare their work for publication or querying.
Mentorship Program
Details for #HiveMentor coming soon!
Our mentorship program matches applicants with mentors in several different publishing paths, so new voices can be heard in every avenue of publishing. Each mentee works with their mentor to receive feedback on their work, as well as guidance in their chosen path.
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Our Community
Creating safe spaces to learn, grow, and connect.
Discord Community
No Experience Necessary!
The WriteHive Discord is our central community. We have a variety of channels catered toward authors who are seeking writing advice and camaraderie. Whether you are looking for a new playlist, searching for a literary job, or wondering about character development, we have something for you.
Community Highlights
Creating opportunities to break down publishing paywalls through education and mentorship.
Indie Ink Awards
Uplift self published and indie authors
Celebrate and uplift great small press and self-published books with our Indie Ink Awards! Co-sponsored with Inked in Gray and Indie Story Geek.
Nominate your favorite work of fiction starting in November!
Word Nerd Cafe Podcast
Interviews with Authors, Creators, and Professionals
After a year long hiatus the Word Nerd Cafe Podcast is back! We are interviewing authors, creators, and professionals in writing and writing-related fields to talk about all the things important to writers today.
Anthologies
Submissions open September 1, 2023
Every year, we showcase over a dozen authors in a short story anthology! Our latest collection, Reclaiming Joy, now available for purchase
Our next anthology, Rescuing Curiosity, has now closed for submissions. We will reopen submissions for our next anthology sometime in 2025.
The anthology is sponsored by Inked in Gray Press. All proceeds are donated to WriteHive to support current and future programs.
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Fundraising
Creating opportunities to break down publishing paywalls through education and mentorship.
Silent Auction
Donate or bid on cool products and services. All for a good cause!
Each December, we host a silent auction that benefits WriteHive programming. Authors and writing professionals donate their books and services for the auction! Proceeds benefit WriteHive programming.
Patreon
Get access to our Podcast early by signing up for our Patreon!
Supporting our Patreon helps keep all our programming free! We also hold raffles, interviews, and exclusive events for our patrons, including early access to Word Nerd Cafe podcast episodes and more! Check out the WriteHive Patreon today.