Bringing the top literary professionals to you in person and virtually at The Orleans Hotel!
Las Vegas Writers Conference: April 3-5, 2025
The Orleans, 4500 W Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas NV 89103
You asked for it, and we heard you. HWG is excited to bring its members back to an in-person conference! It will be held between April 3-5, 2025 at the fabulous Orleans Hotel and Casino just off the strip!
Our 21st conference offers activities for all writers—Keynote, Pitches to Agents and Editors, Q&A panels, and a separate Master Class. Registrants can attend the full conference, or attend a single day. We also offer a curated virtual session for Saturday. Check out the Faculty Page, Session Descriptions and Schedule then Register for what’s important to you.
Registration period is over. Walk up registrations will not be taken.
To stay up-to-date about the 2026 conference, please sign up for our newsletter at the bottom of the page.
The Orleans conference block has been SOLD OUT. Check with The Orleans for room availability at the regular rate: https://orleans.
Other hotels within 2 miles of The Orleans include:
-Palms Casino & Resort
-Excalibur Hotel & Casino
-Hampton Inn, Tropicana
-Town Place Suites, Las Vegas Stadium District
-Home2Suites Hilton, Las Vegas Stadium Strict
-Budget Suites of America
The Orleans and other Las Vegas hotels/resorts can be accessed by Uber/Lyft transportation.
Your Registration Includes:
- Thurs night social with appetizers as well as lunch for both Friday and Saturday
- A superb selection of Workshops with Q&A
- Agent & Editor Pitch Sessions
- Blue Pencil Review
- An opportunity to attend our banquet and hear our inspiring keynote speaker
The Las Vegas Writers Conference is dedicated to helping writers of all genres improve their craft, sharpen their business skills, and network with publishing professionals. Held each spring, this conference draws attendees from around the world. Pitch sessions with literary agents and editors are included with your registration. We hope you will join us and take your writing skills to the next level.
Throughout the event, you will be able to meet our faculty, schedule times to pitch to agents and publishers, and learn from experts in fields connected to writing and publishing.
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Included in the cost of your Las Vegas Writers Conference registration, you may:
- Pitch to up to two agents/publishers
- Discuss your work in a Blue Pencil Review with up to two industry experts (editing, marketing, general advice, etc.)
Click on Pitch Sessions or Blue Pencil Reviews at the top of this page for details.
Spaces are limited and all are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis!