2024 FALL CONFERENCE

Overview for the 17th Annual Rochester Writers’ Conference

Fiction, Non Fiction, and Business Topics presented as Lectures, Workshops, and Panel Discussions. Featuring Michigan Authors, Speakers, Agents, and Educators.

  • Saturday | October 19, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Held in the Oakland Center at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan
Annual Fall Rochester Writers’ Conference

One Registration to attend the 2024 Fall Rochester Writers’ Conference. Includes keynote, breakout sessions, coffee, snacks, lunch, and parking. Check-in will begin at 9:00 a.m. with the first session 10:00 a.m. The conference will end by 5:00 p.m.

  • At-the-door Registration is $190.00 CASH, CHECK, OR CARD

There will be 12 presentations with four session times (three options per session) to best fit your writing goals.

Presentations:

  • Amazon 101: Kindle Direct Publishing
  • Literary Agent Panel
  • Choosing the Best Point-of-View for Your Story
  • Making Keywords Count: Increasing Your Book’s Discoverability on Amazon
  • How to Build Your Author Platform
  • He Said, She Said. How to Write Opposite Genders Correctly
  • Surviving the Writing Life
  • AI Tools for Writers
  • Polishing Your Novel: Key Points And Tips In Editing
  • Are We There Yet? How Place Informs Writing
  • Creating Collections
  • Indie Publishing Panel
  • What Happens After the Book Deal

Speakers:

  • Bonnie Jo Campbell
  • Sylvia Hubbard
  • Justin Brouckaert
  • Linda S. Glaz
  • Carrie Howland
  • Linda Sienkiewicz
  • Lisa Howard
  • Sabrina Wagner
  • Donovan M. Neal
  • Brenda Hasse

Meet One-on-One with a Literary Agent

Our Literary Agents will host a panel discussion to start the day. Each agent will also present a topical workshop. And they will meet with attendees (as an add on). 15-minute appointments available for a $50 fee to registered attendees only. Literary Agents Include:

  • Carrie Howland (Please bring a query letter and the first 10-pages of your book.)
  • Linda S. Glaz (Please bring the first few pages of your book.)
  • Justin Brouckaert

Appointments will be made available after conference registration has been received. Sign up in advance or on the day of (space permitting).

>> Full Schedule at a Glance <<

Attendees may bring a fully charged laptop or tablet. Although not necessary, a computer will enhance the experience with a hands-on feel. Use the hashtag: #RochesterWriters before, during and after the event in your posts, likes, and tweets.

Fresh hot coffee and tea available throughout the day. Light breakfast snacks and a full lunch included with registration. Please contact us if you have special dietary concerns. A charging station will be available for mobile devices in the registration area.

Attendees will be able to choose one presentation per session time at the conference. Schedule could change without notice – Rochester Writers reserves the right to add, subtract, or substitute any of the presentations and speakers. Thank you.

Please Note: All events take place in the Oakland Center of Oakland University (312 Meadow Brook Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326). Use the parking lot (P1) and walk East for the shortest distance into the Oakland Center. Use the Interactive Map to zoom in and view parking and building information. The Oakland Center is positioned between the parking lot and the Clock Tower. Look for Bright Yellow Signs. The Oakland Center on this Campus Map (zoom in for a better view).