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WFWA CHICAGOCELEBRATE. CREATE. CONNECT.Women’s Fiction Writers Association 10th Anniversary Conference
September 20 - 23, 2023
Fairmont Millennium Park
Chicago, IL
Registration is closedTHANK YOU TO OUR PREMIUM SPONSOR
To celebrate 10 years of connecting women's fiction writers around the world, we are convening in Chicago for a conference that celebrates the heart of what makes this association great: community, a dedication to the craft, and stories and voices that inspire.
Whether you’ve been with WFWA from the beginning and have many published titles to your name, or you’re brand new to the Association and the craft of writing, we invite you to join us in Chicago. There will be something for everyone in this celebration of our community!
FEATURINGKEYNOTE SPEAKERNANCY JOHNSONBestselling Author, The Kindest Lie (2021)
MODERATORLISA MONTANAROBranding, Business, Mindset & Productivity Coach for Writers, Prosecco & Prose Lisa Montanaro has had the pleasure of serving as the WFWA Webinar Program Leader and Host since spring 2019, and as a member of the WFWA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee since 2018. She is the author of the book, The Ultimate Life Organizer: An Interactive Guide to a Simpler, Less Stressful & More Organized Life, published by Peter Pauper Press. Her debut novel, Truth and Other Inconveniences, a multi-generational Italian American family drama, will be published by Red Adept Publishing in 2024.
CLOSING KEYNOTE SPEAKERCAMILLE PAGÁNWFWA Guiding Scribe #1 Amazon Charts Bestselling Author, Certified Author Coach, and Podcast Host, Good for You (March 2023)
AND MORE!
CONFERENCE OVERVIEWLoading... ACCOMMODATIONSThe 10th Anniversary Conference will take place at the beautiful Fairmont Millennium Park, centrally located in the heart of Chicago. WFWA has negotiated a special room rate of $229/night starting Tuesday, September 19 and ending Saturday, September 23. This rate extends three days before and after the event, but you will need to call the hotel directly to book dates outside the designated block (1-800-257-7544, ask for the Women’s Fiction Writers Association group rate). Be sure to book early – space is limited and this special rate ends August 30. Click here to make your reservationREGISTRATION IS CLOSEDWatch your email for conference updates, registration information, and more! ADD CONFERENCE TO GOOGLE CALENDARADD CONFERENCE TO OUTLOOKInterested in Sponsorship? Click here!REGISTRATION CLOSURE DATES AND REFUNDSConference & Master Class Registration Refunds: No conference or master class registrations will be refunded after July 15. Critique and Query registrations closed July 21. Refunds for these add-ons also closed July 21. Celebration Banquet Guest Tickets: May be refunded until August 31. No refunds after that date. Conference Registration Closure: Registration for conference closes on August 31. This includes Master Classes and Pitch Appointments and Celebration Guest Tickets. Pitch Appointments: Registration for pitch appointments closes on August 31. After July 15, refunds are available ONLY IF THERE IS A WAITLIST and someone else is available to move into the vacated slot. This refund opportunity ends on August 31. Pitch Appointment Waitlist: Advancement from the waitlist will end on August 31 to allow the Pitch Team to finalize the schedule. *We understand the COVID-related uncertainty, and the wellbeing of our members and presenters is of utmost importance. In the event that WFWA cancels the retreat, we will endeavor to provide a refund up to the full amount for those who are registered at time of cancellation. Small Group GatheringsThe Conference Team has had inquiries regarding availability of rooms outside of official conference sessions where small groups might gather for casual, independent discussions. We have a few rooms which could be used during breakfast, lunch or in evenings, or when official conference sessions are not running. If you wish to reserve one of these spaces, please contact Executive Director Pam Nowak ([email protected]) for full details including availability and restrictions. As a courtesy, WFWA will list these gatherings below on this page. Listed gatherings are not official conference sessions, are organized independently of the conference and will not be listed on the official conference app agenda. They must be writing-related and open to anyone interested in participating. Scheduled Small Group Gatherings
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