Annual Conference 2024

Brain to Bookshelf 2024

Writers: Get inspired, get together, get noticed!

Saturday, october 19 - Sunday october 20

Join aspiring, emerging, and established writers at the Maryland Writers’ Association’s (MWA) Annual Brain to Bookshelf Conference. At MWA, we’re dedicated to the art, business and craft of writing, and this exciting in-person conference has it all:

• Keynote each day from award-winning editor Moriah Richard.
• Select from over twenty-five workshops to sharpen your writing skills.
• 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, plus sell your latest book, raffle and much more.
• ⇚ Click on the menu items to the left for more information.

Plus extra benefits for MWA Members:

• Save $55 on registration - that's more than the $50 annual membership rate!
• Save $5 on Pitches with Agents and Editors
• First Agent pitch is free! Use coupon code FREEPITCH2024
• Save $15 on Critiques with Agents and Editors
  
  

For the best conference rates and opportunities, join MWA, then be sure to login to your account when you register.

Pitches and critiques do sell out - act early to get the agent or editor who's right for your work. 

Venue

The conference will be held at the Baltimore Hilton BWI, 1739 W Nursery Rd., Linthicum Heights, MD 21090.

Use this link to reserve a room for the conference: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/bwiaphf-92i-1da64c03-48e3-44e6-b3a6-b8c4872eb139/

Guests can also call 443-577-2415 Monday – Thursday 10AM – 4PM and ask for the MD Writers Guests Room Block at the Hilton BWI Airport.

REFUND POLICY

• 100% through September 4.
• 50% September 5 through September 30.
• No refunds after September 30.