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The 14th Geneva Writers Group Conference

November 14 – 16, 2025

Library in English (Friday) and MIA (Saturday and Sunday) Geneva, Switzerland


Welcome to the 14th Geneva Writers Group Conference!

 November 14–16, 2025 | Friday evening At the Library in English and the Maison Internationale des Associations, Geneva

 Conference Dates & Location:

Friday November 14 2025: Library in English, Rue de Monthoux 3, 1201 Genève, Switzerland 

Saturday November 15 and Sunday November 16 2025:  Maison Internationale des Associations, Rue des Savoises 15, 1205 Geneva

Join us and award-winning authors, agents, publishers, and fellow writers for two (and a bit) unforgettable days of workshops, panels, and one-on-one sessions, in the heart of global Geneva.

Like the Geneva Writers Group itself, the Conference is a place for authors to hone their craft and find support and community among fellow writers.

Don't miss out on:

✍️ Inspiring writing workshops

✍️ One-on-one sessions with a literary agent and an editorial director (additional cost, places limited!)

✍️ Dynamic panels and discussions

✍️ Unique networking opportunities

GWG members will get early access to tickets, exclusive discounted rates, and can sign up to a One-on-One session (places limited!)


 REGISTRATION FOR THE CONFERENCE AND THE ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS IS NOW OPEN! PLACES LIMITED!

Not yet a GWG member?

Review our membership categories and join GWG today to unlock conference membership perks and year-long benefits, including discounted and priority access to regular GWG programming throughout the year!

Join our community now if you're not yet a member so you can take advantage, too. 

We hope to see you there!


Our Speakers

The Sessions


We have a very full and diverse lineup for you this year! You can read the detailed descriptions of the Workshop Sessions here.


The 2025 Conference Schedule


The Conference lineup is ready! You will find the schedule below, as well as speaker bios and workshop session descriptions linked above.



Friday November 14

18:00 - 21:00

Welcome Event

The Library in English
3 Rue de Monthoux
1201 Geneva, Switzerland
18:00 - 19:00


Registration, Apéro
19:00 - 19:45 Instructor Readings Session 1
19:45 - 20:15  Apéro

20:15 - 21:00 

 Instructor Readings Session 2



Saturday November 15

8:30 - 20:00

First Conference Day

Maison internationale des associations

15 Rue des Savoises
1205 Geneva, Switzerland

08:30 - 09:00

 Registration and Welcome Coffee

09:00 - 09:10 

 Welcome Words

9:10 - 9:55 

 Keynote speaker - Dorothy Koomson
10:05 - 11:35 Workshop Session A
  • Small Stories, Big Impact: Crafting Fiction that Lingers with Shani Akila
  • Writing Through the Senses with Elizabeth Castillo
  • Says Who? - The Deep Power of Point of View with Jason Donald
  • Ways into Climate Writing! How can we write about such a huge topic without becoming overwhelmed? with Deborah Tomkins
11:35 - 12:05 Coffee Break
12:05 - 13:35
Workshop Session B
  • Character, Conflict & Theme: The Screenwriter's Trinity A Practical Workshop for Story Builders with Douglas Beer
  • From Page to Stage: The Art of Performance with Célia
  • Nailing Your PItch and Synopsis with Rachel Hart and Hannah Schofield
  • Writing in a Broken World with Susan Tiberghien

13:35 - 14:35

 Networking Lunch

14:35 - 16:05

 Workshop Session C
  • Writing is Rewriting: Editing Fiction with Sara Nisha Adams
  • The Art of Conversation - Doing Dialogue with Michael Donkor
  • Author Brand Building with Eleanor Pilcher
  • Setting the Tone: Take Your Novel to the Next Level with Janet Skeslien Charles

16:05 - 16:35

 Coffee Break

16:35 - 18:05

 Workshop Session D
  • Writing a Compelling Crime Novel with Jo Callaghan
  • Building Connections - A Story Ideas Grid with Ken Elkes
  • Writing Fantasy for Young Adults and Adults with Marisa Linton
  • Non-Fiction: How do I Find my Voice? with Nikesh Shukla

18:15 - 19:00

 Panel Discussion
  • How To Get Published and Enjoy Doing It with Sara Nisha Adams, Rachael Hart and Hannah Schofield, moderated by Moyette Gibbons
19:00 - 20:00 Apéro



Sunday November 16

8:30 - 18:30

Second Conference Day

Maison internationale des associations

15 Rue des Savoises
1205 Geneva, Switzerland

08:30 - 08:50

 Welcome Coffee

08:50 - 09:00 

 Welcome Words

09:10 - 09:55 

Panel Discussion Sponsored by The De Groot Foundation

  • Successful Debut Authors: What We Wish We Knew with Shani Akila, Jo Callaghan and Jason Donald, moderated by Rosalind Yarde-Jumbe
10:05 - 11:35 Workshop Session A
    • Small Stories, Big Impact: Crafting Fiction that Lingers with Shani Akila
    • Building Connections - A Story Ideas Grid with Ken Elkes
    • Non-Fiction: How do I Find my Voice? with Nikesh Shukla
    • Ways into Climate Writing! How can we write about such a huge topic without becoming overwhelmed? with Deborah Tomkins 
    11:35 - 12:05 Coffee Break
    12:05 - 13:35
    		Workshop Session B
      • Writing a Compelling Crime Novel with Jo Callaghan
      • The Art of Conversation - Doing Dialogue with Michael Donkor
      • Nailing Your Pitch and Synopsis with Rachel Hart and Hannah Schofield
      • Setting the Tone: Take Your Novel to the Next Level with Janet Skeslien Charles

      13:35 - 14:35

      		 Networking Lunch

      14:35 - 16:05

      		 Workshop Session C
        • Author Brand Building with Eleanor Pilcher
        • Writing Fantasy for Young Adults and Adults with Marisa Linton
        • Writing is Rewriting: Editing Fiction with Sara Nisha Adams
        • Writing Through the Senses with Elizabeth Castillo

        16:05 - 16:35

        		 Coffee Break

        16:35 - 18:05

        		 Workshop Session D
          • Writing in a Broken World with Susan Tiberghien
          • From Page to Stage: The Art of Performance with Célia
          • Says Who? - The Deep Power of Point of View with Jason Donald
          • Character, Conflict & Theme: The Screenwriter's Trinity, A Practical Workshop for Story Builders with Douglas Beer

          18:15 - 18:30

          		 Closing Words



          1-on-1 Sessions
          Maison internationale des associations

          15 Rue des Savoises
          1205 Geneva, Switzerland

          Members only, first-come-first served, timings assigned, 60CHF. REGISTER HERE

          Hannah Schofield and Rachel Hart are happy to read the following genres: book club, family drama, romance, romcom, crime, thriller, fantasy, romantasy, and historical submissions.

          Sci-fi, action adventure, dark romance, non-fiction, children’s and literary fiction submissions will not be accepted.

          Writers should submit three weeks in advance of the start of the conference: the opening of their novel up to a maximum of 5,000 words, 12 pt font, double spaced, a one-page query letter, and a synopsis (maximum 500 words).

          Writers will receive verbal feedback of their submissions during the 15 minute session with Hannah or Rachel.

          Saturday November 15

          09:15 - 10:10

          		 Hannah Schofield

          10:15 - 10:30

          Rachel Hart

            Sunday November 16
             08:30 - 10:00Rachel Hart

            10:05 - 10:20

            		 Hannah Schofield


            Registration

             REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR MEMBERS ONLY!

            CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.


             REGISTRATION FOR THE 1-ON-1 SESSIONS IS NOW ALSO OPEN TO MEMBERS, AND SHOULD BE COMPLETED ALONG WITH THE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION. 

            1-on-1 sessions information:

            Members only, first-come-first served, timings assigned, 60CHF.

            Hannah Schofield, Literary Agent and Rachel Hart, Editorial Director, are happy to read the following genres: book club, family drama, romance, romcom, crime, thriller, fantasy, romantasy, and historical submissions.

            Sci-fi, action adventure, dark romance, non-fiction, children's and literary fiction submissions will not be accepted.

            Writers should submit three weeks in advance of the start of the conference: the opening of their novel up to a maximum of 5,000 words, 12 pt font, double spaced, a one-page query letter, and a synopsis (maximum 500 words).

            Writers will receive verbal feedback of their submissions during the 15 minute session with Hannah or Rachel.

            ⚠️ NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION OPENS ON SEPTEMBER 29TH


             ✨AN ADDITIONAL SPECIAL "YOUTH CATEGORY" HAS BEEN CREATED FOR YOUNG WRITERS AND STUDENTS UNDER 25. 

            If you are a student and don't have the means to attend the conference, please stay tuned for an exciting opportunity from one of our sponsors! Check back here soon for more information.


            Our Sponsors

            A very heartfelt thank you from the Geneva Writers Group to:


            For more than 25 years, this conference has been made possible by generous sponsors who support creativity, diversity, and literary exchange. As a sponsor, you'll align with a respected cultural event and gain valuable exposure to a multilingual, globally-minded audience of writers, educators, publishers, and readers.

            Please reach out to us at genevawriters@gmail.com to discuss your interest in partnerships or sponsorship opportunities.


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