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Florida WritersCon 2025
Keynote Address from Kristen Arnett
Florida based writer Kristen Arnett’s work has appeared in Guernica, The Guardian, McSweeney’s, and other publications. She was a finalist for the 2020 Lambda Literary award and won the Ninth Letter Literary and the Coil Book awards. Her new book, Stop Me if You’ve Heard This One, has garnered high praise.
NEW – Curated Workshop Tracks
We’ve organized our diverse workshop offerings into Curated Tracks—themed collections of sessions designed to guide you through the aspects of writing and publishing that matter most to you. Including craft, publishing, marketing, and legal.
NEW – Writers Connect (Thoughtful Networking)
Join us on Friday afternoon for 2 hours of thoughtful networking. Instead of milling about a large room and handing out business cards, attendees will participate in guided activities designed to encourage authentic connection and inspire a sense of fun. Activities include deep conversation tables, a pitch storm group activity, and matching games. Connect with other writers and leave with a few new friends.
NEW – Your FWA Membership Benefits
Our new Executive Director, Ginnye Cubel, will lead a session on how to maximize your FWA membership benefits based on your specific writing and career goals. PLUS, we’ll reveal new membership benefits coming in 2026. Be the first to see what’s in store for the coming year!
23 Workshops Designed for Writers
Choose from 23 different workshops, over Friday and Saturday, that are focused on helping emerging and established writers sharpen their craft, discover new publishing paths, and level up their writing business. Lead by experts and industry professionals, you’ll leave feeling inspired and empowered!
Celebrate Exceptional Writing
Join us at the Royal Palm Literary Awards banquet and celebrate exceptional member writing! Awards will be presented alongside an elegant dinner.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to enhance your writing career. Secure your spot at Florida WritersCon 2025 and take the next step towards writing success!