As many creatives know, getting started and continuing with your art is often the hardest part. The Lakefly Writers Conference will transform your abstract passion into a true inferno! Consider the following Breakout Sessions and preview the full schedule here.  How to Set a Writing RoutineIf getting started writing is the hardest part, staying on… Read more: Lakefly ’26 Preview: Spark And Reignite Your Fire

We’re excited to welcome you to our newly designed website, where you can find the latest updates on Lakefly’s writing contests, writers’ conference, and book fair. Whether you’re an emerging or established writer, we invite you to explore our resources, stay informed about upcoming events, and connect with our supportive community of writers.

Lakely 2026 is on the horizon, and we are delighted to announce poet and author G. Anthony as our keynote speaker. G. Anthony first attended Lakefly in 2024, where, as he reflects, “I felt my nerves twist, but the energy of the conference quickly took hold of me.” Over the following year, he refined those… Read more: Lakefly 2026 Keynote Speaker

Call for Proposals: 2026 Lakefly Writers Conference We invite you to submit workshop proposals for the upcoming 2026 Lakefly Writers Conference, scheduled for May 1-2 at the Oshkosh Convention Center. This conference is designed for new and mid-level writers across various genres, including fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Workshop Details: Duration: Each workshop will be 50 minutes… Read more: Call for Proposals

Writing for the MG and YA Audience Writing for kids means tapping not just into their world (school, friendships, clubs and sports, etc) but how they take in those worlds at their particular developmental stage. Kids have an amazing capacity to feel, something many of us lose touch with as we grow up. In this… Read more: Lakefly ’25 Preview: Reach Younger Readers