Traditional Author Weekend

Traditional Author Weekend logo Unlock the door to the world of traditional publishing and set yourself up for success!

Get the tools you need to successfully traditionally publish a romance novel. This one-of-a-kind virtual mini conference is dedicated to romance writers unfamiliar with, interested in, or need help navigating the path of traditional publishing.

Save the date for Traditional Author Weekend February 3-4, 2024!


Purchase Workshop Recordings

Purchase video recordings of the 2022 Traditional Author Weekend workshops. RWA members get a discounted rate on all product purchases (members, sign in to take advantage of the discount). Note: The check-out button is at the bottom of the page.

Learn about the event sessions and speakers

 

2022 TAW: All Recordings
Includes all Traditional Author Weekend video recordings, plus a bonus workshop.
Member price: 100.00
185.00
2022 TAW: Opening Keynote with Priscilla Oliveras
Presenter: Priscilla Oliveras. A keynote session with best-selling author Priscilla Oliveras
Discounted price: 5.00
15.00
2022 TAW: Understanding Publishing Lines
Presenters: Leticia Gomez, Candace Havens, Leah Hultenschmidt, La Sheera Lee, and Morena Stamm. Industry professionals discuss how to write a manuscript that fits a publisher's imprint and how to determine what imprint is right for you.
Discounted price: 15.00
25.00
2022 TAW: Do the Research: Agents and Editors
Presenters: Morena Stamm and Leslie Truex. Industry professionals talk about what editors and agents really want -- and how you can give it to them by following submission guidelines.
Discounted price: 15.00
25.00
2022 TAW: Writing a Query Letter
Presenter: Candace Havens. Candace Havens shows attendees how to prepare submission materials like a query letter and synopsis.
Discounted price: 15.00
25.00
2022 TAW: The Best Pitches
Presenters: Leticia Gomez and Morena Stamm. Industry professionals discuss what type of pitch makes them want to read a manuscript.
Discounted price: 15.00
25.00
2022 TAW: From Contract to Bookshelf
Presenters: Leah Hultenschmidt, Peggy Jaeger, LaQuette. Learn about the journey of a book from signing the contract to the bookshelf.
Discounted price: 15.00
25.00
2022 TAW: Copyrights and Contracts
Presenter: Jode Millman. Attorney Jodé Millman discusses the basics of copyright and contracts that writers should know.
Discounted price: 15.00
25.00
2022 TAW: How Many No's Before I Got a Yes
Presenters: Sonali Dev, Peggy Jaeger, Thien-Kim Lam, Mia P. Manansala, Ella Quinn, Reese Ryan, and Naima Simone. Authors talk about persevering through rejection to publication.
Discounted price: 15.00
25.00
2022 TAW: Public Relations & Marketing for Trad Authors
Presenter: Athena Hernandez. Athena Hernandez takes writers through the best PR and marketing tips for traditionally published authors.
Discounted price: 15.00
25.00

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