Virtual Conference and In-person Networking Social

Virtual consultations on Friday, September 16, 20226:30am - 3:30pm (pre-ticketed event)
EditNow!    PitchNow!   MarketNow!


In-person Networking Social on Friday, September 16, 20226pm - 9pm (pre-ticketed event)


Virtual conference on Saturday, September 17, 20228am - 4pm 7 exciting presentations/panels


Named the Best Writers Conference in Arizona 
by the Writer Magazine (2020)

Keynote: Tropes Versus the Writer: How to Make Tropes Work for You by S.G. Sandra Wong, 8:10 - 9:10am:

Craft Panel: Writing Regional Voices and Settings with Donis Casey, David Heska Wanbli Weiden, Betty Webb, 9:20 - 10:20am

Deep Dive: Creating Compelling Protagonists with Hallie Ephron, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Morning Wrap Up with Dana Kaye, 12:00 - 12:10pm

Lunch Break: 12:10 - 12:40pm (30 minutes only)

Personal Journey: Journey to Becoming a Bestselling Author with Yasmin Angoe, 12:40 - 1:40pm

Publishing Panel: Publishing in Multiple Genres with Edith Maxwell, Alex Segura, Sandra S.G. Wong, 1:50 - 2:50pm

Marketing Panel: Marketing for Success with Hailey Dezort, Kellye Garrett, Gigi Pandian, Peng Shepherd, 3:00 - 4:00pm

Please see the conference website page, https://desertsleuths.com/writenow-conference/, for the full refund policy.

ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY
Sisters in Crime Desert Sleuths and the WriteNow! conference committee are dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all attendees, regardless of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, body type, or veteran status. We will not tolerate any kind of discrimination or harassment and encourage anyone who believes they have experienced or witnessed discriminatory or harassing behavior to report it to a member of the WriteNow! conference committee (WriteNow@desertsleuths.com) or a Sisters in Crime Desert Sleuths Board Member (desertsleuths@gmail.com). All complaints will be handled in a discreet and confidential manner. Individuals found to have violated our policy will be asked to leave the conference.

Desert Sleuths WriteNow! 2022 Conference