How to Know When You’re Ready to Submit:

20 Questions for Your Revision

September 17

Once you have a complete draft of your novel or memoir, you might think the hard part is behind you. But often, the most important decisions you’ll make about your manuscript are still ahead—leading up to the moment you hit Send on your first query. Submit before your story is ready, and you could shoot your shot with your dream agent or editor prematurely. Obsess too long, and you risk falling into an endless revision loop where you’ve lost sight of the way out.

This live webinar will help you assess your revision-in-progress and plan ahead to take your draft from rough to ready.

The Art of the Memoir Boot Camp

September 17 - 20

Memoir is the art of telling the story of your life—how you got here from there, how you became who you are, and the lessons you learned along the way. It's an art grounded in what it means to be human, and mastering it means asking and answering life’s big questions in an entertaining, engaging, and ultimately enlightening way.

In this one-of-a-kind Agent One-on-One boot camp, literary agent and author Paula Munier draws upon her extensive background in publishing, her intimate knowledge of the marketplace, and her personal experience writing her own memoir to give you the tools you need to write and sell your life story.

Romantasy Writing Virtual Conference

September 19 - 20

Writer’s Digest University is pleased to present the 2nd Annual Romantasy Writing Virtual Conference. On September 19 & 20, 2026, our WDU Romantasy Writing Virtual Conference will provide expert insights from romantasy authors with live Q&A. Romantasy is the intersection of fantasy and romance and has taken today's popular fiction market by storm. Spend the day learning techniques for honing your craft from four different published romantasy authors. Learn more about the hottest mashup genre and register now!