Author’s Workshop Track
Bring your pen and paper, your laptops, your inkpots and quills.
This track is a must-attend for writers seeking to refine their craft and connect with like-minded professionals. With a focus on interactive sessions that provide results you can take home with you or invaluable feedback, this track delivers an immersive experience that will take your writing skills to the next level.
Friday Night Writer’s Workshop
One on One Mentorships and Pitches
Friday Night Writers’ Workshop
Now published authors have sat in this exact workshop in years prior where their work was reviewed by professionals and peers! The Annual Workshop is a chance to have your writing discussed in small groups.
To organize and allow Guests an opportunity to prepare, submissions must be made prior to the event. no AI. Format: Word / Google doc; double-space; title and name on first page; up to 1000 words. Please utilize content warnings if applicable. The session begins at 8:30 p.m. Friday night after the dinner break, and it tends to run for a couple of hours.
Saturday Slush!
Saturday Slush is a crowd favorite! For the reader, the first few pages of a book are vitally important. We have two sessions to accommodate the huge demand, but it is still first come, first serve* based on the date and time we receive your submission.
The workshop is a live anonymous reading of 600 words of your submitted work. Publishing professionals will review and discuss what they liked, what they didn’t, and what might make it shine.
To organize and prepare, submissions must be made prior to the event.
No AI. Format: Word / Google doc; double-space; title and name on first page; up to 600 words. Please utilize content warnings if applicable.
*If you’ve signed up for the Friday Night Writer’s Workshop, please note that priority will be given to those who are not involved Friday night so everyone gets an opportunity for feedback.
One on One Mentorships and Pitches
Fifteen-minute mentorship sessions and maybe even pitches with industry professionals.
Select a mentor, in order of your preference, and we’ll do our best to slot you into their schedule. You might only get one (1) slot, despite the four selections. Choose wisely.
Times and participation may vary at the last minute, so we apologize in advance for any kerfluffle. (this word needs to come back into use)
As we near the convention, we’ll confirm schedules with attendees and guests. Please let us know if you can’t make the slot assigned so that we can allow someone to fill it.
Find out more about the guests and panelists here.
Flash Fiction: Create and Polish
Join Robby Hilliard on Saturday morning as he works with you to create a piece of flash fiction, then on a second session where the group polishes their work. No signup required, just check the schedule when it’s finalized, and join Robby!
Pitch Panel
Bring a 30-60 second pitch for industry professionals. They’ll give you immediate feedback on what they liked, or where you lost them. Test out your pitch! This panel is first come / first serve. Raise your hand and go when you’re picked. No sign up required.
