by Kevin A Davis | Jan 30, 2026 | Authors Workshop
Robby Hilliard facilitates the Flash Fiction Workshop on Saturday where writers gather to write and share from prompts. A crowd favorite each year!
We have exciting news as we expand the workshop to another hour where Robby and the attendees polish their pieces created in the first session.
Two hours of Flash!
Join Robby on Saturday morning for this workshop. No sign up required, but bring something to scribble with.
Learn more about what the Authors Workshop has to offer this year:Â https://www.jordancon.org/2026/01/02/whats-up-at-jordancons-authors-workshop-track-in-2026/
by Kevin A Davis | Jan 23, 2026 | Authors Workshop
all that will be shall balance on the point of a sword
Would you like to chat one-on-one with an industry professional, or do you have a pitch for a publisher?
This is for you. Last year we started fifteen-minute sessions at the Authors Workshop, and it went sensationally. We’ve already lined up publishers and authors on the guest list. This year will be even better than last year. We’ll ask you to pick your top option and more, then we’ll schedule everyone as best we can so that they can meet with professionals with whom they want to discuss writing: craft, projects, editing, marketing, time management or anything related to the industry.
Pitches to publishers will be tight, but we’ll offer as many slots as possible. Make sure to sign up early as we hate to disappoint.
Sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1plc1I-TWsIPxJelO4hVq89orz5mKtNqcPG1TcdsZ6B44sw/viewform
So far we have Pitches planned for Mocha Memoir Press, Space Wizards, Inkd Publishing, and Outsider Publishing
For Mentorship we’re starting a list that potentially includes Milton Davis, Janci Patterson, Ben Meeks, Sarah J. Sover, Darin Kennedy, Paige L. Christie, and Bob McGough
Learn about all that we have planned for the Authors Workshop Track in 2026: https://www.jordancon.org/2026/01/02/whats-up-at-jordancons-authors-workshop-track-in-2026/
by Kevin A Davis | Jan 16, 2026 | Authors Workshop
What was exalted is cast down; what was cast down is raised up
We’ll have two sessions of the Saturday Slush, a crowd favorite. Submit up to 600 words to be read for a panel of industry professionals to get their feedback on your work. This will be anonymous, unless you wish to claim your piece. The opportunity to receive quality input on your writing is unparalleled, at least for free.
After years of only one session, we finally expanded to two so that more writers have this opportunity, but still, the slots fill up fast! Grab yours now. Â Submit here
by Kevin A Davis | Jan 9, 2026 | Authors Workshop
With his coming are the dread fires born again
Every year, Jordan Con writers assemble on Friday night for a couple of hours and review short sections of work. You can submit up to 1,000 words for review by your peers and industry professionals. This tradition has benefited many who have gone on to publish amazing works. Friends are made. Critique groups formed. Alliances forged.
You’re invited.
This year we’ve set the form so you can grab your slot and then update your draft prior to April. We’ve got a great line-up of guests this year of authors, publishers and editors. Each group will have attendees and professionals so that you will receive a well-rounded view. Typically, the pods last for two hours but you’ll decide as a group how long you want to enjoy this experience.
Don’t miss this opportunity! Grab your slot today! Sign up here.
by Kevin A Davis | Jan 2, 2026 | Authors Workshop
Writers, are you ready to level up?
The Authors Workshop track will bring you some old favorites, offering opportunities for professional reviews of your writing. Qualified feedback is crucial (all workshops included in your membership)
We’re hoping to get authorized a Authors Workshop Newsletter: updates on workshops and guests available for mentorship and pitches.
Friday Night Workshop – Sit with industry professionals and your peers while reviewing a few pages of your work. Get qualified feedback. Requires pre-registration: Save your spot now, and edit your response until April 2026
Saturday Slush Readings – Due to popularity, we now have two sessions on Saturday! The moderator or narrator will read your pages anonymously, then the panel of professionals will give you feedback. Requires pre-registration: Save your slot now, and edit your response until April 2026
One-on-One Mentorship and Pitches – Come to the fifteen-minute mentorship slots with questions about writing craft or business and talk with industry professionals OR grab one of the limited pitch opportunities with publishers (Don’t bring the manuscript, but have one polished in case they love your pitch and want you to email them some pages) This link is active, but awaiting a guest list to offer. Stay tuned to the website, social media and newsletters for updates on available guests.
Robby’s Flash Fiction – This year, we’ve added a second session to polish what you wrote in the first hour! You’re not going to want to miss this opportunity.
Pitch Session – Bring a thirty-second pitch and see what the professionals think. First-come, first-serve.
And more . . . We’ll announce special workshops as we get confirmations from guests. Follow the website, social media and newsletters to stay informed.
JordanCon brings you two amazing tracks for writers, side-by-side downstairs near the bar. Learn, mingle, and make long-lasting friendships. The amazing charity anthology is always looking for submissions every year. What more does an author need?
by Kevin A Davis | Apr 11, 2025 | Authors Workshop
Check out this line up of Guests for the Friday Night Workshop 8:30pm:
Jody Lynn Nye
Darin Kennedy
Janci Patterson
Robyn Huss
Aleksandra (Ola) Hill
Paige L. Christie
JM Paquette
Rosemary Williams
Rey Nichols
Michael Head
October K Santerelli
Ashley Chappell
Mia Tsai
Carrie Callahan
Marisa Wolf
Jez Cajiao
Author attendees: Submit 1000 words and meet with a group of industry professionals for feedback on your work and others. Submit Here
One-on-One Mentors (and limited pitches)
Slots on Friday and Sunday
Fifteen minutes with an industry professional. Discuss career, story ideas, craft questions, etc.
Jody Lynn Nye, John G. Hartness, Janci Patterson, Nicole Givens Kurtz,Jess L. M. Anderson, Sarah J. Sover, JM Paquette, Darin Kennedy, Robyn Huss, Rey Clark, Aleksandra (Ola) Hill, October K Santerelli, Rey Nichols, Milton J. Davis
Sign up here
Saturday Slush
600 words read by a narrator for a panel. We’re getting full, so sign up here!
