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Saturday October 10 - Sunday October 11, 2026
Baltimore Hilton of BWI in Linthicum Heights, MD
From Brain to Bookshelf is MWA's annual conference where writers can get together, get inspired, and get noticed. We're bringing you:
- Keynote speaker both days! Brigid Kemmerer.
- Select from over twenty-five workshops to sharpen your writing skills. More being added as they are accepted.
- Literary agents will hear pitches, critique work, and offer their insights during a panel discussion each day.
- Meet with fellow attendees and agents during lunch (included in price).
- Bookstore - buy presenter titles, sell your latest books.
- Opportunities for program book and signage sponsorships.
- Raffle
- And much more!
FOR BEST CONFERENCE RATES AND OPPORTUNITIES, JOIN MWA BEFORE REGISTERING.
MWA Member benefits include:
- Saving on registration
- Saving on pitches with agents and editors
- Purchase up to 3 Pitches (that's one more than non-member registrants)
- First pitch free! Use coupon code FREEPITCH2026
- Save on critiques with agents and editors
- Purchase up to 2 Critiques (that's one more than non-member registrants)
It's a win-win! Click here to join MWA today.
Members, be sure to login to your account before registering to access best rates and free pitch.
Accommodations During the Conference
During our conference weekend, we partner with the Baltimore Hilton of BWI to help save attendees money on rooms! This special rate is for attendees and can be accessed by going to:
Make sure to reserve your room early to get the best rate, rooms fill up fast!
We are pleased to once again offer the Flex Pay option.
Flex Pay lets you pay your conference fees over time. To use Flex Pay, you must choose PayPal as your payment method. Our treasurer will send you an invoice with the option to make Flex Pay installments. Payment in full must be received by September 30, 2026. You will receive reminders for payment until your account is paid in full. We hope Flex Pay will make it easier for more writers to enjoy the conference.
REFUND POLICY
- 100% through Labor Day.
- 50% the day after Labor Day - September 30
- No refunds after September 30.
