Wednesday July 16
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Time
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Schedule
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Meeting Room
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| 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
Registration |
Brock |
| 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Chapter Leaders Breakfast/Retreat (exclusively for current chapter leaders) |
Elizabeth |
| 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM |
Leadership in RWA Special Presentation (30 minutes)
Presenters: Leadership Development Committee
This 30-minute session is open to anyone interested in volunteering for a national committee or serving on the national board of directors. |
Elizabeth |
| 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
Lunch & Mingle: Grab a plate, build-your-own salad, find a seat, and make new connections at the Lunch & Mingle—where networking is always on the menu! |
Niagara Ballroom |
| 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
PAN Retreat (exclusively for members of the Published Authors Network Community) |
Canadian A |
| 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
PRO Retreat (exclusively for members of the PRO Community) |
King George |
| 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
Romance Visionaries Retreat (exclusively for conference goers who are not PAN or PRO) |
Elizabeth |
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Deep Dive Session: Let's Talk About Sex (Craft - All Levels)
120 minutes. Presenter: LaQuette |
Elizabeth |
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Deep Dive Session: Harnessing Your Brain & Your Being: Write More, Write Now! (Writer’s Life - All Levels)
120 minutes. Presenter: Corinne Secrest, PhD |
Canadian A |
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Deep Dive Session: How To Build Your Brand As A Writer (Career/Business - All Levels)
120 minutes. Presenter: Nicole Moreno |
King George |
| 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM |
Orientation for First Timers: First time at an RWA Annual Conference? Don't miss our Orientation designed to help you navigate the conference, make connections, and get the most out of your experience! |
King George |
| 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
Welcome Reception: Kick off the conference with our Welcome Reception—connect with fellow romance writers and industry pros while enjoying an inspiring talk from our featured speaker: Maisey Yates (NYT Bestselling Author) |
Niagara Ballroom |
Thursday July 17
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Time
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Schedule
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Meeting Room
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| 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM |
Writing Sprints: Early riser? Jumpstart your day with focused writing sprints—grab your coffee, find your flow, and make words happen before the workshops begin! |
TBD |
| 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
Registration |
Brock |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Countdown to Completion: Your Path to Publication (Career/Business - Beginner/Intermediate)
90 minutes. Presenter: Libby Gill |
Canadian A |
| 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM |
Balance is an Active Verb: Cultivating Habits That Work (Writer’s Life - All Levels)
60 minutes. Presenter: Keely Thrall |
King George |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Creating Villains We Love To Hate (Craft - Intermediate/Advanced)
60 minutes. Presenters: Tobi Doyle & Sheila Redling |
Elizabeth |
| 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM |
Insider Access Scrivener (Advanced)
Presenter: Oliver Evensen |
Elizabeth |
| 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM |
What's in a Name or Three? (Career/Business - All Levels)
60 minutes. Presenter: Megan Crane |
King George |
| 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM |
What An Agent Is Really Looking For (Career/Business - All Levels)
90 minutes. Presenter: Scott Eagan (Greyhaus Literary Agency) |
Canadian A |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Insider Access Scrivener (Beginner)
Presenter: Oliver Evensen |
Elizabeth |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Love is Love: How Writing Stories of Diversity and Inclusion Doesn't Require Reinventing the Wheel (Craft - All Levels)
60 minutes. Presenters: Elle Douglas & Sinclair Sawhney |
King George |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Late Morning Snack: A late-morning snack will be served—stop by and grab a quick bite! |
Niagara Ballroom |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Lunch (On Your Own) |
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| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Insider Access Harlequin with Kathleen Scheibling (Executive Editor for Harlequin) & Emma Cole (Editor for Harlequin Intrigue) |
Elizabeth |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
The Evolution of Romance (Research - All Levels)
60 minutes. Presenter: Diane K. Peterson |
King George |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Where on Earth Is My Next Favorite Author? (Career/Business - Beginner/Intermediate)
60 minutes. Presenter: TB Bond |
Canadian A |
| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM |
Insider Access TBA |
Elizabeth |
| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM |
Breaking into Category Romance (Career/Business - Beginner/Intermediate)
60 minutes. Presenter: Anna Grace |
King George |
| 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM |
Creating Full Bodied Characters (Craft - All Levels)
90 minutes. Presenter: Clair Brett |
Canadian A |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
What We Wore (Research - Beginner)
60 minutes. Presenter: Grace Hartwell |
King George |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
The Enduring Appeal of the Western Romance (Craft - All Levels)
60 minutes. Presenters: Jane Porter, Megan Crane, & LaQuette |
Elizabeth |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Enter Contests as a Marketing Tool (Career/Business - All Levels)
60 minutes. Presenter: Peggy Jaeger |
Canadian A |
| 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
Bites, Beverages, and Brilliant Conversations
Unwind after a full day of workshops with fellow conference goers, plus insights from our featured speaker: Christina Dudley (Award-winning Historical and Contemporary Romance Author) |
Niagara Ballroom |
| 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM |
Night owls, rejoice! Keep the energy alive on night two with informal after hours fun—relax, mingle, writing sprints or enjoy surprise activities TBA! |
TBD |
Friday July 18
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Time
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Schedule
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Meeting Room
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6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Writing Sprints: Early riser? Jumpstart your day with focused writing sprints—grab your coffee, find your flow, and make words happen before the workshops begin!
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TBD
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7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Registration
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Brock
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Insider Access Draft2Digital with Mark Lefebvre
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Elizabeth
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Using Guided Meditation as a Problem Solver (Writer’s Life - All Levels)
Presenter: Christine Ashworth
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Canadian A
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Identify Your Target Audience (Research - All Levels)
Presenter: TB Bond
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King George
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9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Insider Access Tule Publishing Group with Jane Porter (Founder/CEO), Meghan Farrell (Associate Publisher and Editorial Director) & Sinclair Sawhney (Senior Editor, American Imprints)
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Elizabeth
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9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Writing Holiday Romance (Craft - All Levels)
60 minutes. Presenter: Mindy Hardwick
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Canadian A
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9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Will You Help Me Hide a Body?: Plotting Your Perfect Murder (Research - All Levels)
60 minutes. Presenter: Megan Rutter
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King George
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Insider Access Wattpad 101
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Elizabeth
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Hooks and Tropes: Why Your Romance Novel Needs Both (Craft - Beginner)
60 minutes. Presenters: Kathleen Scheibling & Emma Cole
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Canadian A
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Creating and Cultivating an ARC Team (Career/Business - Beginner/Intermediate)
60 minutes. Presenter: AK Nevermore
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King George
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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Late Morning Snack: A late-morning snack will be served 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM—Stop by and grab a quick bite!
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Niagara Ballroom
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Lunch (On Your Own)
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Insider Access Kobo - Tara Cremin
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Elizabeth
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Playing Nice With Your Dragon: Surviving to Thriving a Creative Life (Writer’s Life - All Levels)
60 minutes. Presenter: Jane Porter
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Canadian A
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Book Tours (Career/Business - Intermediate/Advanced)
60 minutes. Presenter: LaSheera Lee
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King George
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2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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Insider Access BookFunnel
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Elizabeth
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2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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Setting As Character - Making It Real (Craft - Beginner/Intermediate)
60 minutes. Presenter: Nan Dixon
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King George
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2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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Chemistry & Characters: The Perfect Recipe for a Great Romance! (Craft - Beginner/Intermediate)
60 minutes. Presenter: Wattpad Panelists
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Canadian A
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Grind Your Way to Good Fortune: 7 Lessons in Luck and Pluck for New Writers (Career/Business - Beginner)
60 minutes. Presenter: Elle Douglas
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King George
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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Let's Build A Romantic Suspense (Craft - All Levels)
90 minutes (3:30 PM - 5:00 PM). Presenters: Tobi Doyle & Sheila Redling
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Elizabeth
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4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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*Pitch Sessions (Prescheduled Appointments)
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Canadian A
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5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Sweet Treats, Signature Drinks, and Savory Conversations Wrap up the second full day with a can’ t-miss talk from our featured speaker: Naima Simone (USA Today Bestselling Author)
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Niagara Ballroom
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9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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Night owls, rejoice! Keep the energy alive on night two with informal after hours fun—relax, mingle, writing sprints or enjoy surprise activities TBA!
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TBD
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Saturday July 19
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Time
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Schedule
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Meeting Room
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7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Registration (8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Goody Area Cleanup)
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Brock
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Finding Your Voice: Writing Authentic and Engaging Romance Dialogue (Craft - Beginner/Intermediate)
60 Minutes. Presenter: Julia Amante
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King George
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8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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What I Learned from Nancy Drew Tools for Fast-Paced Plotting (Craft - Intermediate/Advanced)
90 minutes. (8:00 AM - 9:30 AM). Presenter: Kris Bock
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Elizabeth
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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*Pitch Sessions (Priority: Prescheduled Appointments) Walk-in appointments are first come, first served (based on availability)
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Canadian A
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9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Don't Tread on My Crime Scene: How to Write Realistic Crime Scene Investigation (Research - All Levels)
60 minutes. Presenter: Megan Rutter
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King George
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9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
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Insider Access Cupid’s Arrow Publishing
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Elizabeth
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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The Source Whisperer: Research Beyond Google and AI (Research - All Levels)
60 minutes. Presenter: Lisa Rabey
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King George
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11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Writing Made-for-TV Christmas Romance (Craft - All Levels)
90 minutes. Presenter: Katie Wilbert
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Elizabeth
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5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Dinner/Awards Ceremony
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Niagara Ballroom
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9:00 PM - 11:30 PM
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After Party
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Niagara Ballroom
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RWA2025 EXPO Schedule
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9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Check-in & Setup
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TBD
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12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Doors open to the public
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Clean-up & Exit
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*Pitch appointment signup form will be available Monday, June 16 - Monday, July 7
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Please note that all details are subject to change
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