2025 Cleveland Rocks Writing Conference – CALL FOR SPEAKERS

Call for Speakers

Cleveland Rocks Writing Conference
2025

 

Conference date: Saturday, July 26, 2025, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Cuyahoga County Public Library, Lyndhurst-South Euclid Branch, 1876 South Green Road, South Euclid, OH, 44121

The Great Lakes Fiction Writers, based in Cleveland, Ohio, invites writing and publishing experts to submit proposals to present at our Cleveland Rocks Writing Conference on July 26, 2025, at the Cuyahoga County Public Library, Lyndhurst-South Euclid Branch, a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio.

About the Event
Our annual conference is a dynamic gathering of writers at all levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals. Attendees are eager to learn from industry experts on the craft and business of writing, self-publishing, and beyond.

Speaker Benefits

  • Speaker fee: $150
  • Complimentary lunch provided
  • Opportunity to sell your books through our local bookstore partner (no need to handle sales yourself)
  • Exposure to a diverse and engaged audience of readers and writers

Presentation Details

  • Duration: 1 hour, including time for Q&A
  • Topics of Interest (but not limited to):
    • Guide to Self-Publishing
    • How to Maximize Scrivener
    • Taxes for Writers
    • Making Book Covers
    • Query Letters
    • Marketing Strategies for Authors
    • Publishing with Audiobooks
    • The Business of Writing
    • Advanced Self-Publishing Techniques

Deadline for Submissions: February 15, 2025

Submit Your Proposal via this link to the Submissions Intake Form

Note: While we are unable to provide travel or accommodation reimbursements, we warmly welcome speakers from all locations.

Join Us!
Share your expertise and help empower others to achieve their goals. We look forward to receiving your proposal and collaborating to make this event a success.