About WriterCon 2026

WRITERCON
2026

Writers Conference

September 4th – September 7th, 2026
at the Historic Skirvin Hotel

From Sept 4th – Sept 7th, WriterCon will provide education and opportunities for writers and aspiring writers.

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JOIN US FOR THE 19TH ANNUAL WRITERCON

Join us for the 19th annual WriterCon in 2026 for an immersive weekend of workshops, panels, and networking designed to help you achieve your publishing dreams.

Whether you’re an aspiring author, a seasoned writer, or a publishing professional, WriterCon is the place to connect, learn, and grow.

Mark your calendars and be part of this incredible community of storytellers

2026 packages

WHAT TO EXPECT

At WriterCon each year the schedule is built around one central question: How can we help writers most? We provide knowledge and opportunities designed to push you forward along your writer’s journey. We have three days of breakout sessions, some for newbies, some tailored for multiple-book authors, and most falling in between—meaning they’re useful for everyone. Our breakout sessions cover every aspect of writing, marketing, and publishing. We also provide pitch sessions for those looking for agents or publishers. We have evening roundtable discussions, where you can meet with experts in a less formal setting and get your questions answered. We have longer “MasterClasses,” a first-page panel, private consultations, manuscript reviews (by published authors), Open Mic Night, karaoke, and much more. Join us! Achieve your writing dreams!

Speakers

SPECIAL GUESTS

William Martin

Historical Fiction |

#1 New York Times Bestseller

A.N. Caudle

Dark Fantasy

Lou Bernie

Crime Fiction |
Edgar Award Winner

Courtney Whims

Romantasy |
Dragon Fantasy

FAQs

What ticket packages are available?

Base Package $499 – Early Bird $399

Admission to all sessions on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Pitching and consultations to authors, agents, editors, and publishers

Author Headshot by Professional Photographer

Premium Package $699 – Early Bird $599

Admission to all sessions on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Pitching and consultations to authors, agents, editors, and publishers

Registration Gift Package

Author Headshot by Professional Photographer
Unlimited Contest Entries

Private Consultation with the Participating Author of Your Choosing

Post-Conference Audio Recordings

Superstar Package $799 – Early Bird $699

Admission to all sessions on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Pitching and consultations with authors, agents, editors, and publishers.

Registration Gift Package

Author Headshot by Professional Photographer

Unlimited Contest Entries

Private Consultation with Participating Author of Your Choice

Manuscript Review by Participating Author of Your Choice

Post-Conference Audio Recordings

Exclusive VIP Agent/Publisher Reception

Are scholarships available?

Scholarships Available

The Bernhardt Center for Arts & Literature is offering a full Superstar package registration to an aspiring writer age 21 or younger. To apply, send a one-page (double-spaced, Times New Roman 12, one-inch margins on all sides) essay explaining why you want the scholarship to: william@writercon.com. Make the Subject line: Bernhardt Scholarship.

Deadline is July 31, 2026

The Theta Juan Bernhardt scholarship offers a full Basic registration to an aspiring writer age 50 or older. To apply, send a one-page (double-spaced, Times New Roman 12, one-inch margins on all sides) essay explaining why you want the scholarship to: william@writercon.com. Make the Subject line: Theta Juan Bernhardt Scholarship

Deadline is July 31, 2026

Be sure to include your name and email address in the text of your application essays

What sponsor or vendor opportunities are available?

We’d love to have you be a sponsor or vendor. VIEW OPPORTUNITIES!