#AWP26: March 4–7, 2026

Baltimore Convention Center

Join thousands of writers, teachers, students, editors, and publishers at the AWP Conference & Bookfair—the premier annual gathering of the literary community. With hundreds of events and exhibitors, four days of connection, inspiration, and celebration await you in Baltimore!

Explore #AWP26 Accepted Events

Over 315 events. Endless inspiration.

The #AWP26 schedule features over 315 accepted events—including panel discussions, readings, and conversations covering fiction, nonfiction, poetry, community engagement, and more.

Discover the Bookfair

The largest literary marketplace in North America.

Meet and connect with hundreds of small presses, literary magazines, university presses, MFA programs, and more. Whether you're attending or exhibiting, the bookfair is the heart of the conference.

Want to exhibit? Join this vibrant literary hub and showcase your organization to thousands of attendees.

Sponsorship

Elevate your organization's impact

Put your organization at the center of literary industry leaders and peers, forge pathways to professional development for your students and staff, access exclusive sponsor benefits, and maximize your organization's visibility and impact by sponsoring #AWP26 today! Maximize your benefits by sponsoring early and receive a full cycle of benefits.

Apply to #AWP26 Writer to Agent

The highly anticipated Writer to Agent Program will be available later this fall! All registered attendees can submit the first five pages of your fiction, nonfiction, or creative nonfiction manuscript and a query letter to participating literary agents for a chance at a virtual or in-person meeting over the days of #AWP26.

Can't make it in person? Try the AWP Anywhere Pass!

With the AWP Anywhere Pass, you'll be able to:

Submit to the 2026 Writer to Agent opportunity! Through this popular program, you can submit a query letter and writing sample to be considered by dozens of literary agents from several excellent literary agencies.

Watch the live streamed "Ask an Agent Anything" featured event

Watch 15+ additional live streamed featured events from the conference.

Access 20+ hours of on-demand conference video content

Take your time and see it all! Access replays of all live streamed events and all on-demand video content for an additional month post-conference.

Accessibility Services

AWP is committed to making all reasonable arrangements that will allow conference attendees to participate in conference events. AWP complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and we work to make the conference comfortable and accessible for all participants.

Hotel & Travel Information

Discounted rates and travel tips available September 3

Registered attendees can access reduced hotel rates in AWP's official blocks, flight discounts, and helpful transportation info to make your trip to Baltimore smooth and affordable. Registered attendees can access hotel information in the Attendee Service Center.

Our Mission

AWP amplifies the voices of writers and the academic programs and organizations that serve them while championing diversity and excellence in creative writing.

AWP staff is excited to welcome you to Baltimore!