Schedule

This is a preliminary schedule and subject to change. Note: Conference dates are confirmed; times are listed in Pacific Time.

Registration for conference is required to attend the events below, unless otherwise noted. 

Download the Conference Program (PDF)

 

Wednesday, July 19

Event
Time
Registration  11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
Mini-Retreat: Reconnect with the Joy of Writing with Jen Graybeal  1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Volunteer Meetup 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. 
First Timers' Meetup
3:30 – 4:00 p.m. 
Chapter Expo  4:30 – 5:00 p.m. 
Welcome Reception (includes Keynote Speaker Mel Walker)
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. 
   

Thursday, July 20

Event
Time
Registration  8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
Workshops   9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Afternoon Snack Break  1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Pitch Sessions  
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
   

Friday, July 21

Registration
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Workshops
9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 
Afternoon Snack Break
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
An Evening with Susanna Hoffs
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. 
   

Saturday, July 22

Registration
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Featured Author Panel: How Many No's Before I Got a Yes
Panelists: Peggy Jaeger, Thien-Kim Lam, Mia P. Manansala, Ella Quinn, & Naima Simone
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Workshops  10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
Book Signing
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.