Writing for Success 2026 Registration

Conference website with Workshops & Presenters

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Are you a current member of Florida Star Fiction Writers? (Members qualify for the reduced registration fee. Click the link below to join BEFORE completing your conference registration.)*

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To qualify for the reduced fee, click the link below to join Florida Star Fiction Writers before completing your registration form:

https://www.floridastarwriters.com/membership-info/

NOTE: All memberships renew annually on January 1st.

Are you interested in sponsoring the conference? There will be a variety of sponsorship opportunities & levels available.*

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Will you be donating a raffle basket for the Conference? NOTE: Baskets must be FULLY ASSEMBLED with a list of items attached. No loose items will be accepted. (These baskets will go to the conference attendees only, and are not for the reader event.)*

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Kaycee Johns from Wild Rose Press and Sinclair Sawhney from Tule Publishing will be taking author pitches throughout the day on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

If you are interested in meeting with Kaycee or Sinclair, please select a time from the pitch appointments below.

Before selecting an appointment, we strongly encourage you to read their submission guidelines at the links below:

Tule Publishing Submission Guidelines

Wild Rose Press Submission Guidelines

Guidelines:

Limit one appointment per editor.
Pitches will take place in the Manatee/Stingray ballroom.
If you are in a workshop, please exit quietly with time to make your appointment.
Do not enter the room until your appointment time.
Each appointment is 10 minutes long ONLY. Do not extend beyond your allotted time.
There are a limited number of pitch appointments available, so please ensure you are prepared.
If you are unable to select an appointment time below, that means they have all been reserved.
If you change your mind about doing a pitch, please let Kaycee and/or Sinclair know in advance of your appointment time.
The detailed workshop schedule can be found here: WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

KAYCEE JOHN APPOINTMENTS

SINCLAIR SAWHNEY APPOINTMENTS

Would you be interested in volunteering during the conference? (You may select more than one.)

Fill Evening with the Stars swag bags, Friday, 04/17/26, 11:30 am to 1:30 pmConference Registration Table, Friday 04/17/26, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pmConference Registration Table, Saturday 04/18/26, 7:30 am to 8:45 amAssist with the Conference raffleWorkshop ModeratorAvailable where needed

Do you have any special dietary restrictions? Please list them below. As best as possible, we will work with the hotel to satisfy special dietary requirements.

Are you interested in participating in the Evening with the Stars reader event? NOTE: Cost is $50.00 per table, and each author will have a full-length table with two-chairs. Limit one table per author. Spots are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. **No extra fee for an assistant***

Yes, I would like to participate as a signing author and agree to promote this event via my newsletter, social media, etc.No, I will not be participating as a signing author.

If a table is unavailable, would you like to be added to a waitlist?*

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Would you be interested in doing a takeover of the public Reading with the Stars Facebook group? NOTE: Takeover dates and times will be announced at a later date. *This option is only available to authors who have a table at the event.*

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Are you interested in sponsoring the Evening with the Stars event? There will be a variety of sponsorship opportunities & levels available. **You DO NOT have to have a table at the event to be eligible for a sponsorship.***

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Are you interested in advertising in the Evening with the Stars program? There will be a variety of ad sizes available. Every reader who attends the event will receive this program. **You DO NOT have to have a table at the event to submit an ad.***

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Would you like to enter one of your book covers in the BOOK COVER CONTEST being held in conjuction with the Evening with the Stars? (Limit one cover per author. More details to follow.)**This option is only available to authors who have a table at the event.*

Yes, I would like to participate in the Book Cover Contest, and I will provide a high-resolution cover image and raffle basket *A raffle basket will only be required from the top three vote getters*No, I will not be participating in the Book Cover Contest.

Are you interested in providing books and/or NON-PAPER swag items for the Evening with the Stars goodie bags? **You DO NOT have to have a table at the event. You may select more than one option***

Yes, I would like to provide a minimum of 125 pieces of non-paper swag.Yes, I would like to provide a minimum of 10 new/unused copies of my book(s). **They do not have to be the same title**NoMaybe

Will you be donating a raffle basket for the Evening with the Stars event? NOTE: Baskets must be FULLY ASSEMBLED with the author's name and a list of items attached. Each author will display their basket at their table during the event. (This basket is for the reader event only, not the conference.) **You must have a table at the reader event.***

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Would you be interested in volunteering to help with the reader event? (You may select more than one. All of these are on Friday, 04/17/26)

Photobooth set-up; 11:30 am to 1:30 pmHelper at the Photobooth; 5:30 pm to 8:00 pmHand out goodie bags at the door; 5:30 pm to 6:30 pmHand out goodie bags at the door; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pmGreeterAssist with the raffle, 5:30 pm to 8:00 pmPhotobooth take down; 8:00 pm to 9:00 pmAvailable where needed

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REGISTRATION FEE OPTIONS:*

Early Bird Conference Registration - FSFW MemberOctober 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

$200.00

Early Bird Conference Registration - Non-MemberOctober 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

$230.00

Evening with the Stars Table FeeLimit One Table Per Attendee

$50.00 Quantity

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$0.00

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