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Events & Programs

The New Hampshire Writers’ Project serves as a resource for writers, publishers, booksellers, literary agents, educators, librarians, and readers.

A full list of our programs and events:

Write-Ins with Masheri Chappelle

Are you working on a short story, screenplay, stage play, or novel and in need of fresh inspiration? Join us for The Write In, an immersive all-day writing event hosted by the New Hampshire Writers’ Project and led by award-winning author and professional Story Guide Masheri Chappelle.

ReadLocalNH with Laura Knoy

NH Writers’ Project members have an exclusive opportunity to showcase their published books on Laura Knoy’s popular podcast, ReadLocalNH. This is more than just a podcast—it’s a platform to amplify your voice and connect with a growing audience of readers and writers.

Writers’ Night Out

A monthly gathering of writers in regions throughout the state. Writers’ Night Out is your chance to meet and mingle with other writers in a welcoming setting.

NHWP Literary Salons

Conversations with published authors. From time to time, the NHWP organizes literary salons around the state. These events bring published authors before an audience for discussion, conversation, and book signings. Follow the NHWP twitter and facebook pages for information about our next literary salon.

Three-Minute Fiction Slam

Three-Minute Fiction Slam is a fast-paced literary competition that challenges writers to perform original pieces of fiction in three minutes or less in front of a panel of judges.

Stay tuned for Fall 2025 dates!

Stage Write

Stage Write is where actors read entertaining selections from “works in progress” by three NHWP authors, with audience feedback.

Stay tuned for Fall 2025 dates!

The NHWP Critique Partner Match Program

Through the Critique Partner Match Program, we pair NH writers together for peer review.

Stay tuned for Fall 2025 dates!

Writing Festival John Hay Estate at the Fells

The 2nd Annual Writing Festival at The Fells will take place Tuesday, September 16 from 8:30am - 4:00pm. This event is set in the beautiful and serene surroundings of the historic John Hay Estate in Newbury, NH. Discounted tickets for NHWP members.

Stay tuned for registration to open later this year

603 Writers’ Conference

The 603 Writers’ Conference is the largest writing conference in New Hampshire. Registration is now open for everyone in the literary community.

Thanks for a great year! See you in 2026

2025 NH Literary Awards

The 16th New Hampshire Literary Awards are now open for nominations. These prestigious awards recognize outstanding published works about NH as well as works by NH natives or residents.

Submissions will open again in 2027

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