Q. When does the conference begin/end?
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A. Conference registration opens at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2025. A bonus hands-on social media workshop begins at 8:00. Workshop sessions begin at 9:15 with Editor/Agent appointments beginning at about 10:00. We break for lunch for our Keynote Speaker at 1:00. After the keynote address, there will be a book fair from 4:30 to 6:30. The book fair is open to the general public.
After a short break, the Game Night and Basket raffles will resume with pizza and light snacks beginning at 6:45 p.m.
Q. What is the cost for the conference?
- Member Registration with Dues $195.00 USD
Member Registration No Dues $155.00 USD
Non-Member Registration $165.00
*Plus additional $3 Paypal payment fee.
Price includes access to all workshops, access to editor/agent appointments, the Saturday game night as well as any meals.
Q.What types of payment are accepted?
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A. We accept credit card payments via Paypal.
Q. What is the final date for registration?
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A. Registration closes on March 18, 2025.
Q. How do I register?
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A. Registration is done online, through LSF Writers’ website. Check the conference page for a link to the registration form. You can also find a link to the registration form in the Conference drop down menu in the main website navigation bar.
Q. What forms of payment do you accept?
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A. We accept payment via Paypal.
Q. Is their on-site registration?
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A. No, there is no on-site registration.
Q. I registered online, but haven’t received my confirmation. What should I do?
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A. First check your spam box. The auto-generated confirmation email will sometimes be flagged as spam. If you do not have your confirmation within 24 hours please contact the registration chairs so they can ensure that your registration was received and get a copy of the confirmation e-mailed to you.
Q. What is the conference cancellation policy?
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A. Cancellations with a full refund can be made until February 1, 2025. Refunds will be made, less a $50 fee, from February 2-March 7. Starting on March 7, no refunds will be made unless proven emergency occurs, and will be less a $100 fee for price of meals. There is a $25 returned check fee.
Q. Who do I need to notify and what is the procedure if I need to cancel my registration?
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A. Please send an email to contact@lsfwriters.com to notify us of your need to cancel.
Q. How do I reserve a room at the hotel?
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A. You can book your room with a special LSF Writers rate which will be proviced shortly.
Q. What is the conference hotel rate, and what is the deadline for getting that discount rate?
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A. The conference hotel room rates are:
Standard king room $159.00 per night, plus tax.
Standard double room $169.00 per night, plus tax.
King suite $189.00 per night, plus tax.
Double suite $199.00 per night, plus tax.
Hotel tax: 14.625%
Q. How do I make an appointment?
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A. The online registration form for Editor Agent appointments will go live soon. Go to the Editor-Agent appointment registration form page, complete the online form listing your first three choices for editors and your first three choices for agents from the list on the website.
Q. How do I know which editors or agents will be best for me?
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A. There will be a listing on the Editor/Agent webpage which will provide you with information about what the attending editors and agents are actively acquiring.
Q. How will I know you’ve received my request?
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A. You should receive an appointment request email confirmation. If you don’t receive the confirmation within 24 hours please contact us.
Q. How many requests can I make?
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A. You may choose 3 editor AND 3 agents. PLEASE DO NOT PUT IN THE SAME NAME THREE TIMES!
Q. Will I get appointments with all of the editors and/or agents that I request?
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A. We strive to give you your first two choices, 1 editor and 1 agent. After that, appointments are given on a first come, first served basis. SO GET YOUR REQUESTS IN EARLY!
Q.What if I decide to change my selections?
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A. Please contact Linda J. Parisi as soon as possible and let her know.
Q. What should I wear?
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A. Liberty States Fiction Writer’s is a professional industry event, which allows writers a prime opportunity to learn their craft and network with various industry professionals such as, editors and agents. That said, we recommend business or business casual attire. Although the hotel tries to accommodate us as best as they can, temperatures in hotel banquet and meeting rooms can vary, so it is wise to bring along a jacket or sweater!
Q. Is there anything I need to bring with me?
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A. LSF Writers will provide tote bags for you to carry your registration materials from workshop to workshop. However, you may want to bring pens, a notepad, and business cards.
Q. Should I have a copy of my full manuscript on hand, just in case?
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A. If you plan on working on your manuscript during downtimes, you may want to bring your WIP along. However, you will not need a copy of your WIP for agent/editor appointments.
Q. If I want to volunteer at the conference, who do I contact?
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A. We would love to have you help us out! There is a space on the registration form that asks you what you’d like to volunteer for. Please check the appropriate box and someone will be in touch with you or contact us via email.
Q. Who are the key conference contacts?
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A. Any conference or registration questions should be sent via the Conference Contact page..
Editor/Agent Appointment questions can be submitted via the Editor/Agent appointment contact page