Traditional Author Weekend Virtual Conference
New to traditional romance publishing or making a comeback? Traditional Author Weekend, Saturday, January 24, 2026, is your must-attend virtual event!
Gain vital insights and tools for navigating the traditional publishing landscape from agents, editors, industry professionals and authors. This special virtual mini-conference welcomes newcomers and those re-entering the traditional publishing scene, ensuring they are equipped for success in publishing their romance novels through traditional avenues.
Ready to land a literary agent or publishing deal? Join us for Traditional Author Weekend, Saturday, January 24, 2026—it’s your path to publishing success!
Bonus: Registrants get lifetime access to all recorded sessions.
Registration Now Open!
$89 RWA Members / $149 Non Members
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Traditional Author Weekend Schedule, Workshop & Speakers
| 9:00 AM - 9:10 AM |
- Welcome from RWA President
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| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
- Digital Hygiene: Cybersecurity for the Rest of Us - Lisa Rabey (Librarian and Researcher)
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| 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM |
- Don't Pay to Play: Spotting Scams Before They Cheat You - Jessica Snyder (Author Coach)
- The Reality of Agent/Author Relationships - Michelle Grajkowski (Agent)
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| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
- PANEL Acquiring Editors - Leticia Gomez, Christina Lopez
- What to Put—and NOT Put—in Your Query - Lisa Green (Editor)
- Branding - Maite Dalila Rodriguez (Brand Strategist and Designer)
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| 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM |
- Before and After Marketing Tips – Online and Offline - Melanie Billings (Editor)
- To Edit or Not - Developmentally Speaking - Nicky Lovick (Agent)
- Researching Editors and Agents: Knowing what to look for before submitting - Scott Egan (Agent)
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| 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
- PANEL - Live Action Slush -- Lisa Green, Melanie Billings, Christina Lopez & Kate Richards
- How to Pitch a Novel: Finding Your Hook - Kris Bock (Author)
- Everything You Wanted to Know About Ghostwriting - Latoya Smith-Wharton (Agent)
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The schedule and speakers are subject to change prior to the event. The Zoom Events platform will list the most up-to-date virtual conference schedule and speakers.
Traditional Author Weekend Recordings
Traditional Author Weekend will be fully recorded, and all registered participants will receive lifetime access to the session recordings.
Become a 2026 Traditional Author Weekend Sponsor
Platinum ($5,000+)
- Four (4) complimentary registrations to Indie Author Weekend 2026
- Complimentary15-second conference opening and closing banner ads
- Ten (10) 5-second banner ads aired during virtual conference session breaks
- Complimentary full-page ad in digital program with link
- Promotional piece in the RWR (interview)
- Recognition in conference update emails
- Sponsor thank you on RWA social media
Gold ($2,000 - $4,999)
- Two (2) complimentary registrations to Indie Author Weekend 2026
- Seven (7) complimentary 5-second banner ads aired during virtual conference session breaks
- Complimentary full-page ad in digital program with link
- Promotional piece in the RWR (interview)
- Recognition in conference update emails
- Sponsor thank you on RWA social media
Silver ($1,000 - $1,999)
- One (1) complimentary registration to Indie Author Weekend
- Three (3) complimentary 5-second banner ads aired during virtual conference session breaks
- Complimentary half-page page ad in digital program with link
- Recognition in conference update emails
- Sponsor thank you on RWA social media
Bronze ($500 - $999)
- Fifty percent off conference registration
- One (1) complimentary 5-second banner ad aired during a virtual conference session break
- Complimentary half-page ad in digital program with link
- Sponsor thank you on RWA social media
Advertising Opportunities
Showcase your brand to Traditional Author Weekend attendees. Claim a promotional opportunity and boost your visibility.
Digital Program Ad Space (with link)
- Inside Front or Back Cover $250
- Full-page $150
- Half-page $100
- Fourth-page $75
Digital Program Ad Space (without link)
- Full-page $100
- Half-page $75
- Fourth-page $45
Buy one ad space in one digital program and get 25% off one additional ad space of equal size and value. RWA chapters will receive one free full-page ad (with link).
Digital Banner (commercial) Ad Space
- 45-seconds $150
- 30-seconds $100
- 15-seconds $75
Buy one digital banner ad space and get 25% off the purchase of a second digital banner ad space of equal length. RWA chapters will receive three free 5-second banner ads.
Click the button below to complete the Promotional Opportunity Sign-up Form.
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