The 19th Annual Rochester Writers’ Conference

The 19th 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 17, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Held in the Oakland Center at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan

Visit [www.RochesterWriters.com](https://rochesterwriters.com/2026-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:

• Morning Keynote Address – Sara Maurer
• Afternoon Featured Speakers – Author Illustrator Team Karen and Darrin
• Literary Agent Panel – Meet our literary agents with this engaging Q&A session
• Self-Published Indie Author Panel – Q&A self-publishing session with three indie authors
• The Top Three Revision Techniques I Learned from my Editor
• Audio Book Narration
• Making The Most Of Your Book Signing
• Your Book Contract Is a Business Strategy: Understanding the Agreements That Shape Your Career
• First Page Critiques
• And More

Speakers Include:

• Sara Maurer
• Karen Bell-Brege
• Darrin Brege
• Linda S. Glaz (Literary Agent)
• Carrie Howland (Literary Agent)
• Alice Speilburg (Literary Agent)
• Kristin Bartley Lenz
• Rachael Doolan
• Brenda Hasse
• Terry Hojnacki
• And More

R.S.V.P. here to let others know you're attending, However you MUST register at [www.RochesterWriters.com](https://rochesterwriters.com/2026-fall-conference/) to attend the in person event, thank you.

Advanced Registration is $195

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 5:00 p.m.