**The 18th Annual Rochester Writers’ Conference**

* **Michigan's BEST one day Writers' Conference**
* **Find Creative Writing Inspiration**
* **Connect with Literary Professionals**
* **Tools to Write, Publish, and Promote Your Book**

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

Saturday \| October 18\, 2025 \| 9:00 a\.m\. – 4:30 p\.m\.
Held in the Oakland Center at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan

**Visit [www.RochesterWriters.com](https://rochesterwriters.com/2025-fall-conference/) for more information and registration.**

A dozen presentations allow the attendee to choose the workshops that best fits their current writing needs. **Meet editors, writers, and literary agents IN PERSON at our Annual Fall Writers' Conference.**

Price includes all day coffee, morning snacks, lunch, and all sessions. All session rooms have plenty of space to spread out, with tables for laptops and note taking, power outlets, and premium audio & visual presentation setups.

**Presentations Include:**

* Mapping your Author Path
* The Independent Middle-Grade Author
* Flash Your Muse: Your P.A.T.H To Beating Writer’s Block
* Write Smarter, Stay Private: Self-Hosted AI for Indie Authors
* Writing to Capture and Engage Your Reader
* Mining your Life for Story
* Author Branding 101: Build a Lasting Impression
* First Page Critiques
* LinkedIn 101 for Authors
* Literary Agent Panel
* Indie Publishing Panel

**Speakers Include:**

* Lynne Golodner
* David Stricklen
* Allison Spooner
* Donovan M. Neal
* Dr. Stan Williams
* Terry Hojnacki
* Brenda Meller
* Sabrina Wagner

**Literary Agents Include:**

* Carrie Howland
* Linda S. Glaz

**R.S.V.P. here to let others know you're attending, However you MUST register at [www.RochesterWriters.com](https://rochesterwriters.com/) to attend the in person event, thank you.**

***Advanced Registration is $180***

Free Parking, All Day Refreshments, Morning Snacks, and Lunch are Included with Registration. Check-in will begin at 9:00 a.m. with the first session about 10:00 a.m. The conference will end by 4:30 p.m.

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