Conference Schedule

NOTE: All times are Pacific Time

THURSDAY FEB 25 (Pre-conference Circle Groups)

Circle Groups, a pre-conference add-on, feature small group instruction geared to a particular genre or topic, with 8 people and an instructor. Circle groups are live on Zoom video, and include 4 hours instruction, 1 hour Round Table with an agent or editor, and 1 hour lunch break.

9 am – 12 pm Circle Groups (Pacific Time)

12-1 pm Lunch Break
1-3 pm Circle Groups resume

Special feature: Round Tables take place during Circle Group time and feature and hour of feedback, Q&A, and sometimes brainstorming w/ an industry professional. This feature is included in your Circle Group registration at no extra charge.

FRIDAY FEB 26 (Conference Day 1)

8 am (Pacfic Time) Virtual doors open for coffee & donuts hangout, and any last-minute questions, in the private Facebook group

9 am General Session 1 (live on Zoom video)
Conference Opening & Prayer

Orientation & Instructions

MC: Andrea Coli
Keynote: Vivian Mabuni

10:30 am Enjoy pre-recorded workshops (there are 60 to choose from!)

1 pm Round Tables. If you purchased a Round Table add-on, you can enjoy it during the 1-2 pm hour (Pacific Time).

Virtual Activities throughout the day:
Bookstore
Zoom meetups themed to workshops, genre, activity, and/or experience level
Facebook group interaction, including Q&A
Agent & editor Pitch appointments
Coaching & Critique appointments.

SATURDAY, FEB 27 (Conference Day 2)

8 am (Pacfic Time) Virtual doors open for coffee & donuts hangout and any last-minute questions, in the private Facebook group

9 am General Session 2 (live on Zoom video)
MC: Andrea Coli
Keynote: Marlena Graves

10:30 am Enjoy pre-recorded workshops (there are 60 to choose from!)

1 pm Round Tables. If you purchased a Round Table add-on, you can enjoy it during the 1-2 pm hour (Pacific Time).

5 pm  Awards Ceremony (Link will be in your Conference Binder)

Virtual Activities throughout the day:
Bookstore
Zoom meetups themed to workshops, genre, activity, and/or experience level
Facebook group interaction, including Q&A
Agent & editor Pitch appointments
Coaching & Critique appointments