Spring Conference Agenda
Oh, The Things You'll Learn and the People You'll Meet!
Morning Agenda
16th Annual Writers' Conference: Write, Publish, Sell!
April 06, 2025, Hilton Melbourne, FL 32901
8:30 AM to 9:00 AM Check-In
- Speakers and Vendors at Check-in Table with Ash McGrath
- On-site registration at Welcome Table with Debra Easterling
- Pre-registered guests sign in at Table A-L and M-Z
9:00 AM to 9:50 AM Genre Discussion Groups
- Children's Book Authors
- Christian Writers
- Cops, Crimes, and Cozy Writers
- Journalism, Column, Magazine Writers
- Memoir: Creative Nonfiction
- Military , War, and Thrillers
10:00 AM to 10:50 AM Breakout Sessions #1
Lido Jay Heavner
Do You Have What It Takes to Write/Right Stuff?
Murano Pam Ackerson
How to Be More Successful with Promotions and Advertising
Torcello Ginny Sain
How to Plot a Murder (Mystery)
Cantello Wendy Scheuring
Tap Into Your Subconscious Mind to Write Your Story
11:00 AM to 11:50 AM Breakout Sessions #2
Lido Valerie Allen
Who Likes Short Shorts?
Murano Joyce Henderson
New Rules for Grammar and Punctuation
Torcello Maritza Mejia
Social Media 101
Cantello Ava Pennington
Polish Your Manuscript with These Self-Editing Tips
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM LUNCH
Afternoon Agenda
1:00 PM to 1:50 PM Genre Discussion Groups
- Historical Fiction
- Nonfiction
- Poetry
- Romance
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Social Media Blogs, Posts, & Facebook
2:00 PM to 2:50 PM Breakout Sessions #3
Lido Valerie Allen
Mega Marketing with Mini Money
Murano Debra Easterling
Character Development
Torcello Karen Whiting
Writing for Children and Tweens
Cantello Ava Pennington
Writing for the Christian/Faith Based Market
3:00 PM to 3:50 PM Breakout Sessions #4
Lido Joanne Fisher
Why Join a Writers' Group
Murano Cherise Jerez
Techniques of Covering Trauma Without Melodrama
Torcello James Nelson
25 Hard-Earned Tips for Writing Novels
Cantello Gina DiDesidereo
Building a Better Critique Group
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Discussion
Q & A
Conference Prize: Writer's Block
Authors' Vendor Table Prizes