Founded in 2017, Chapter One Events is an Illinois-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that brings writing and publishing resources and events to preteen, teen, and young adult writers. (We previously were Chapter One Events, LLC, a Michigan-based LLC founded in 2014.)

• Events and resources for writers ages 11-20: Chapter One Young Writers Conference
• Events and resources for writers ages 21-29: Chapter Twenty-One Conference

Our Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide affordable and fun opportunities for young writers to learn about the publishing world, along with establishing a support community through which they can grow and learn.

Anti-Harassment Policy

To view our organization-wide anti-harassment policy, please visit this page.