Traditional Author Weekend Virtual Conference

New to traditional romance publishing or making a comeback? Traditional Author Weekend, April 5-6, 2025, is your must-attend virtual event!

Gain vital insights and tools for navigating the traditional publishing landscape from agents, editors, and authors. This special virtual mini-conference welcomes newcomers and those re-entering the traditional publishing scene, ensuring they are equipped for success in publishing their romance novels through traditional avenues.

Ready to Land a Literary Agent or Publishing Deal? Join us for Traditional Author Weekend, April 5–6, 2025—a can't-miss virtual event for romance authors breaking into or returning to traditional publishing. Learn directly from agents, editors, and authors, and get the tools you need to succeed.

Traditional Author Weekend is your path to publishing success!

Bonus: Registrants get lifetime access to all recorded sessions.

Registration Opens on January 1, 2025

  • Members: $179 / Non-Members: $199
  • Pay for Traditional Author Weekend in two installments! Note: This option includes a $26 convenience fee.

Scholarship Application: Traditional Author Weekend registration scholarships are open to members and non-members and offered based on funds available as determined by the RWA Board of Directors. The application will open on January 1, 2025. Apply here.

Boost Your Romance Author Career with RWA! Join RWA now and save 10% on Indie Author Weekend registration. Enjoy exclusive benefits like advocacy, community, education, contests, weekly newsletter, a monthly digital magazine, access to archived resources, and discounts on conferences, workshops, and more. Your career deserves this advantage—join today!

Check back in February 2025 for Traditional Author Weekend workshop and presenter lineup!