Hilton Bayfront, St. Petersburg, FL

SleuthFest provides writers at any point in their publishing journey with techniques to improve their craft, information on publishing, marketing, and the business of writing, along with insight from best-selling authors, industry professionals, and forensics experts.

They also give authors networking opportunities that are an invaluable component of any writer’s toolkit.

Marriott Hotel, New Orleans, LA

Bouchercon, the Anthony Boucher Memorial World Mystery Convention, is an annual convention of creators and devotees of mystery and detective fiction. It is named in honor of writer, reviewer, and editor Anthony Boucher, and pronounced the way he pronounced his name, rhyming with "voucher".

The New England Crime Bake is the premier conference for writers and lovers of crime writing in New England that is held in early November, Friday through Sunday.

Sponsored by the New England chapters of Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime, Crime Bake is a learning experience, a networking opportunity, and a wonderful time. Attendees include writers at all stages of their careers, representing every genre in crime writing, including mystery, thriller, suspense, YA, historical, and true crime. In addition to writers, the conference appeals to all lovers of reading and crime, including librarians, booksellers, agents, editors, publishers, and fans.

Crime Bake enrollment is deliberately kept small so you can meet lots of people informally—in the hall, around a table for a meal, or in the bar. Have a drink with an agent, chat with a favorite author, make a new friend. Registration is limited to 250 participants and approximately 75 additional instructors, presenters, agents, editors, panelists, and committee members.