Writing can be a solitary journey, but it doesn't have to be. Our Writers Weekend offers a rare opportunity to step away from everyday responsibilities and immerse yourself in a supportive community of people who understand the creative life.
This is more than a conference—it's a chance to reconnect with your writing, your goals, and your passion. Spend the weekend writing, learning, sharing ideas, and building friendships with fellow writers. You'll be amazed at what happens when you give yourself permission to focus on your craft in the company of others who truly understand the journey.
Join us and discover the magic that happens when writers gather to write.
Join, Meet, Create
5th Annual
Actually Writers Writing Weekend
is happening
October 23rd to 25th 2026
Where: County Clare Inn and Pub
1234 N Astor St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Who: You - The Writer
Friday, October 23rd
3:00 pm Optional Early Bird Writing Afternoon. A space to write until the festivities begin.
If you are staying at the hotel, check-in to your room starts at 3:00. You can check in any time after that.
6:00 pm Actual Writing Weekend check-in. Get your Writers Weekend Survival Kit. Claim your seat.
6:30 pm Writing Social - Get to know your fellow writers. Writing Games- Find your creative mindset and have some fun.
The restaurant and bar are open. Please order in the restaurant or at the bar.
7:30 Set your intentions / SMART goals
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Writing Sprints and Shut up and Write Style 90 Min Writing Section
Writing the night away - The writing room is open until 2:00 am.
Saturday, October 24th
All Day Writing Marathon - Plenty of Word Sprints, Writing Prompts, and Fun throughout the day.
9:00 am Light stretches and start writing.
10:00 am to 5:00 pm Optional Breakout section - Details Coming Soon
11:00 am Dance / Move Break
12:00 Lunch - Provided - Gluten-free and Vegetarian options are available.
3:30 pm Dance / Move Break
5:30pm Break for dinner - Dinner is on your own. There are plenty of places to eat nearby, or you can order from the attached restaurant.
8:00 pm Writing Event PARTY
Congratulate yourself and celebrate with your fellow writers. Writing hilarity is guaranteed.
The Meeting room will be open until 2 am for more writing time.
Sunday, October 25th
9:00 to 4:00 Begin Marathon Writing
Coffee, Tea, and other drinks are provided all day.
9:00 am Light stretches and writing warm-up
Let’s debate.
12:00Lunch - Provided - Gluten-free and Vegetarian options are available.
Check out of Hotel Room - Keep Writing
1:00 pm Shut up and Write Style 90 min Writing Section
2:30 pm Dance / Move Break
3:00 pm Finish up - Weekend Goals Check-in and Survey
4:00 pm Done – Hope you had a great weekend and got a lot of writing done
