The 2025 Washington Writers Conference
(Find the 2026 Washington Writers Conference here!)
WHEN
May 2-3, 2025
WHERE
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
5701 Marinelli Road
Rockville, MD
WHY
Join us for the premier writing event in the DC area to network with fellow writers, learn from publishing pros during panels and workshops, and, most importantly, pitch directly to literary agents!
REGISTRATION
Super-Early Bird Rate: $389 (includes FOUR agent-pitch sessions). Available through Dec. 31, 2024.
Early Bird Rate: $409 (includes three agent-pitch sessions). Available Jan. 1, 2025, through Feb. 28, 2025.
Standard Rate: $429 (includes three agent-pitch sessions). Available Mar. 1, 2025, through Apr. 30, 2025. Click here to register.
Note: Registration closes Apr. 30, 2025.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
(Download the conference program here)
- Three one-on-one pitch sessions with agents (Super-Early Bird registrants get four!).
- Access to speakers, panels, and workshops on pitching, writing, and publishing. Hear from authors, agents, editors, and other pros!
- A finger-food and cash-bar reception on Friday, May 2nd, and breakfast, lunch, and a cash-bar happy hour on Saturday, May 3rd.
- Want to take a peek at last year’s conference? Check out this video!
PARTICIPATING AGENTS
Our list of agents is updated frequently, so check back often!
PANELS AND WORKSHOPS
Check out our array of offerings and our roster of speakers so far! And peruse our hour-by-hour schedule.
BIPOC Scholarships
Again this year, we’ll be offering five full conference scholarships to promising BIPOC authors. Learn more here.
REFUND POLICY
We guarantee a full refund until April 1, 2025. No refunds after that date.
Pro tip: Our nonprofit registration software, Zeffy, automatically calculates a suggested donation. That figure can be changed to any amount, including zero.
FAQs: HOW DOES PITCHING WORK?
Read this article to learn the nuts and bolts of how things will unfold on conference day.
NERVOUS ABOUT PITCHING?
Read this article and calm your pitch-session nerves! (And watch this video to see past conference highlights.)
STAY IN TOUCH
Like us on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky, X, and Instagram to receive regular updates on conference-related happenings!
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR?
Benefits include a table at the conference, along with your linked logo on our website and your marketing materials distributed to each attendee in a conference folder. Email [email protected]! And check out our wonderful sponsors here!
We can’t wait to see you in May! REGISTER NOW!
