2024 Conference Registration
WriterCon Conference
August 30th - September 2nd
Welcome to conference registration! Select your conference package below and then click through the tabs to see what else you’d like to add on to your experience.
Hotel reservations are separate and must be made directly with the hotel:
Renaissance Waterford Hotel
6300 Waterford Blvd
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
(405) 848-4782
Let them know you’re with WriterCon to get the conference discount!
- Renaissance Waterford | Oklahoma City
Basic Package $299 - Early Bird Pricing Ends 5/31
Admission to all sessions on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Pitching and consultations to authors, agents, editors, and publishers
Registration Gift Package
Author Photo by Professional Photographer
- Renaissance Waterford | Oklahoma City
Premium Package $399 - Early Bird Pricing Ends 5/31
Admission to all sessions on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Pitching and consultations to authors, agents, editors, and publishers
Registration Gift Package
Author Photo by Professional Photographer
Unlimited contest entries
Private consultation with author of your choice
- Renaissance Waterford | Oklahoma City
Superstar Package $499 - Early Bird Pricing Ends 5/31
Admission to all sessions on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Pitching and consultations to authors, agents, editors, and publishers
Registration Gift Package
Author Photo by Professional Photographer
Unlimited contest entries
Private consultation with author of your choice
Manuscript review by author of your choice
A one-year subscription to WriterCon Magazine
Private Consultations $99
Ever wish you could spend thirty minutes picking the brain of a successful multi-published author, agent, or marketing expert? You can. You will make a selection from our speakers.
- Renaissance Waterford | Oklahoma City
Manuscript Review $99
You will select one reviewer from a list of authors. 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 $79
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday sessions will be recorded and made available within 30 days after the conference.
- Renaissance Waterford | Oklahoma City
Author Expo $99
Do you have a book to sell? Would you like more exposure for your work? During all three days, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, authors will take over the patio room to set up displays, chat with attendees, and sell their work to both readers and writers. Space is very limited, so don't delay.
- Renaissance Waterford | Oklahoma City
Unlimited Contest Entries $29
You can enter some or all of the six categories, as many times as you like. Contest winners will be announced at the Sunday closing ceremony.
Secrets for Storytelling Success (3 hrs) $79
Join #1 NYT-bestselling author Aprilynne Pike for an incisive examination of the critical elements of bestselling fiction, including breakout approaches to character, plot, dialogue, action, and more. Learn from the author who hit #1 with her first novel and continues to write "gripping stories" with "empathetic characters you learn to love."
Crafting Your Author Brand: A Story Beyond Books (3 hrs ) $149
Join the team from Zealot Branding and you will learn the importance of a compelling author brand and how it can significantly impact your career. This class will guide authors through the process of identifying their unique brand elements, themes, and values, and teach them how to communicate these effectively to their audience. Through an interactive workshop and real-world examples, participants will develop a personalized branding strategy that resonates with their target readers and sets them apart in the literary world.
Friday Lunch with the Agents $99
In this Friday small-group (ten or fewer) lunch, you’ll have a chance to interact with literary agents.
Saturday Lunch with the Agents $99
In this Saturday small-group (ten or fewer) lunch, you’ll have a chance to interact with literary agents.
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: willbern@gmail.com. Make the Subject line: Bernhardt Scholarship.
Deadline is July 31, 2024
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 is July 31, 2024
Registration fees will not be refunded after August 15, 2024.