It’s time to take your writing career to the next level! Experience unique workshops and panels in writing, marketing, and business practices - either in person or online. The INKERS CON curriculum is designed to bring your career to the next tier—whether you are an aspiring, newly published, or advanced author. Explore the newest concepts in publishing, network with peers, and meet with industry and retail leaders to amp up your sales, quality, inspiration, and productivity.

INKERS CON has both digital and in-person access! After attending the Dallas, Texas conference on June 4-6th, attendees will also be able to watch high-definition recordings of all presentations - plus 12 more online-only classes! The online access (which releases one month later) will give you the ability to rewatch the live events as well as experience the new content.

Early registration is open now and will save you $200!
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WHAT WILL I LEARN AT INKERS CON?

Our curriculum focuses on writing, marketing, publishing, and advertising knowledge that will make a difference in your career.

Our 2021 presentations will teach unique methods to expand your readership base, build a solid brand, and increase your sales in a consistent and reliable fashion.

THREE EVENTS - ONE CONFERENCE

JUNE 3-4, 2021 - CRAFT MASTERCLASS

This two-day pre-conference camp will focus on writing and craft.

Each morning will have three hours of structured classes on plot, characterization, storytelling, and editing. A group lunch will be served, then afternoons will be open for critique circles, editor appointments, and writing sessions.

Spots are limited to 50 attendees.

JUNE 5-6, 2021 - LIVE CONFERENCE IN DALLAS TEXAS

Affectionately called 'the big show' - this is the main event of Inkers Con. The live conference begins with a warm and fun welcome reception on Friday evening. Saturday and Sunday will offer ten live presentations, catered lunches, and networking and business opportunities.

Attendees can explore their creative side in our Instagram studio, make progress on their novel in our Write-A-Thon room, or relax and talk shop with other authors in our mingling areas.

This ticket also includes everything listed in the 'digital conference' access.

JULY 16-17, 2021 - DIGITAL CONFERENCE

Our digital conference allows viewing of all of our live presentations, plus an additional 12 online presentations! Digital attendees will have three years to access the content. Attendees will receive membership in the exclusive Facebook group, have access to live Q&As, and can host or participate in attendee-led roundtable discussions.

ANONYMOUS RESPONSES FROM OUR ATTENDEE EXIT SURVEY:

I loved how willing the speakers were to chat with you one on one, so incredibly generous with their time. Everything ran so smoothly, I was blown away! I enjoyed the variety of panels and liked that I didn't have to worry about the ones I had to miss because I knew I'd have access to them later.

Wow. Just wow. It was such a fantastic experience. Overall, the speakers and attendees were wonderful. There was a great atmosphere of camaraderie. I loved all the extra touches, from the beautiful champagne dinner to the creation studio to snacks in the hallway to the awesome goody bags. Loved the hotel and restaurants nearby. I'm glad there's a digital version later, as there were times when I wanted to go to two presentations and couldn't. A couple of sessions I didn't go at all but rather used the time to network in the halls. 

What a great conference space! There was enough space for break-out conversations and it felt intimate and not overwhelming like some cons can.

I thought everything was done with excellence. All of the workshops I attended were well-done. The information was relative and helpful. There was such a nice flow to the entire weekend. I loved the openness of the hotel, also. It was easy to get around. There were great restaurants within walking distance. It was one of the best conferences I've attended.

I loved how approachable all the authors were. Despite the fact that they had presentations to prepare or were writing, they all made time to talk with us, sign books, and take pictures. It was such a comfortable environment and as a new author it can be nerve wracking walking in to something like that but then to have them all be so down to earth made the experience that much better. I loved being able to connect with other writers...it was such a friendly environment that even for someone like myself who tends to be a little shy I felt really comfortable and I left knowing I had really made new friends.

Honestly, it was a wealth of knowledge. There wasn't one thing I didn't enjoy.

I loved the energy, the inclusiveness, the spirit of everyone. Ohh, and the food was amazingly good. everything I ate was great. Also, and this is not only unique to this conference but probably wasn't planned - all of the speakers were so accessible. They didn't sneak off to some private area but sat at the tables and engaged authors, answered questions, told stories, etc. And the most amazing part, and this made me smile ear to ear, was that the other speakers come to other sessions, sat in the front row and took notes. This is a great lesson for authors, that even after you have accumulated a million dollars in royalty, you are still a student and still learning. I've never seen this done at any other conference and it brought tears to my eyes.

I loved the opportunity to meet with so many authors at so many different levels of experience. I LOVED the blind book swap. Such an awesome idea. It was so fun getting to learn from authors I admire. Everything felt so positive and encouraging. No one hesitated to share their knowledge or made someone feel "less than" for being new. It was a really amazing experience. The app was awesome and I really loved the venue. I'm really looking forward to the digital ticket as well to catch all the presentations I wasn't able to attend live.

Loved having lunch provided. It allowed for more social interaction between attendees. Loved the location, the variety of classes, the parties. I think it was put together extremely well.