November 14 to 15, 2026

The Evanston Writers (Illinois) presents “In the Trenches”

Calling all writers! The Evanston Writers Workshop’s “In the Trenches 2026” Conference comes to the Hilton Garden Inn in Evanston on November 14–15. Pulitzer Prize winner Jonathan Eig (King: A Life) headlines the weekend with a Saturday night keynote. Choose from more than 20 sessions on craft, publishing, and the writing life, including a master class on characterization with USA Today bestselling author Jade Lee. Ready to pitch your book? Book one-on-one appointments, in person or virtually, with agents and editors from Trident Media Group, Sourcebooks, Kensington, and more. Full passes are $150, single days $90, and student discounts are available. Register at https://inthetrenches2026.com.

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