Registration
These are the Early Bird prices, which will expire on May 31, 2023. Register now to save a hundred dollars or more!
- Renaissance Waterford | Oklahoma City
Basic Package $349
● Admission to all sessions on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (over 70 sessions from over 50 presenters)
● Free pitching and consultations to agents, editors, publishers, and others
Registration Gift Package
● Author Photo by Professional Photographer
- Renaissance Waterford | Oklahoma City
Premium Package $449
● Everything in the Basic Package
● Unlimited Contest Entries
● Private Consultation with Author of Your Choice
- Renaissance Waterford | Oklahoma City
Superstar Package $549
● Everything in the Premium Package
● Manuscript Review by Two Authors of Your Choice
● Post-Conference Audio Session Recordings
● Monday MasterClass of Your Choice
- Renaissance Waterford | Oklahoma City
Unlimited Contest Entries $29
You can enter some or all of the six categories. Contest winners will be announced at the Sunday closing ceremony. Contest rules can be found here.
Private Consultations $49
Ever wish you could spend thirty minutes picking the brain of a successful multi-published author, agent, or marketing expert? You can. You will select your guru from a list of participants.
- Renaissance Waterford | Oklahoma City
Manuscript Reviews $59
You will select two reviewers from a list of participants. During the conference, you will meet with your reviewer and receive face-to-face feedback on your work.
- Renaissance Waterford | Oklahoma City
Post-Conference Audio Recordings $49
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday sessions will be recorded and made available within 30 days after the conference.
- Renaissance Waterford | Oklahoma City
Book Expo $79
Do you already have a book in print? Would you like more exposure for your work? On Sunday, we let authors take over one of the meeting rooms to set up displays, chat with attendees, and sell their work. Space is very limited, so don't hesitate.
Monday Master-Class $79
How to Write a Bestselling Novel (3-hrs), presented by Lisa Gardner
Monday Master-Class $79
Book Marketing That Actually Works (3 hrs), presented by Melissa Moss
Lunch with the Agents
In this Friday small-group (ten or fewer) lunch, you’ll have a chance to interact with literary agents Elizabeth Kracht and Rita Rosenkranz. $99
Lunch with the Agents
In this Saturday small-group (ten or fewer) lunch, you’ll have a chance to interact with literary agents April Eberhardt and Katharine Sands. $99
Lunch with the SuperStars $99
In this Sunday small-group (ten or fewer) lunch, you’ll have a chance to interact with bestselling authors Lisa Gardner and Tosca Lee.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILIBLE
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: willbern@gmail.com. Make the Subject line: Bernhardt Scholarship
Deadline: July 31, 2023
Mary Coley is offering a full Superstar package 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: willbern@gmail.com. Make the Subject line: Coley Scholarship
Deadline: July 31, 2023
Registration fees will not be refunded after August 15, 2023.