FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What's your cancellation policy?
I registered online but now I can't attend, can I transfer my registration to another person?
Do you accommodate special needs?
How do I change my session selections?
Do I have to attend the session I pre-selected?
How do I obtain a print out of my conference schedule?
How do I contact the Writer's Digest Annual Conference?
How much does the conference cost and what does it include?
Who should attend Writer's Digest Annual Conference?
Where is the conference taking place?
When is Writer's Digest Annual Conference?

What's your cancellation policy?

Registrants will have until June 9, 2025 to cancel their registration less the $100 cancellation fee. Please contact us at writersdigestconference@aimmedia.com to inform us of the cancellation. All refunds will be made back to the original credit card used to register. Refunds after June 9, 2025, will not be made.

I registered online but now I can't attend, can I transfer my registration to another person?

I registered online but now I can't attend, can I transfer my registration to another person?
If you need to transfer your registration to another person, people contact us at: writersdigestconference@aimmedia.com.

Do you accommodate special needs?

Yes! If you have a special need, please email writersdigestconference@aimmedia.com.

How do I change my session selections?

You can log into your registration and change your selections if you'd like. Please refer to your initial confirmation email to log into your account.

Do I have to attend the session I pre-selected?

No, you do not have to attend breakout sessions you selected within registration. It does help for planning purposes put the most popular sessions in the largest rooms so we encourage you to make selections based on what you think you may want to attend.

If you selected a pre-conference workshop, you do need to attend only the workshop you selected.

How do I obtain a print out of my conference schedule?

Please refer to your initial confirmation email to login to your account to retrieve your registration record. If you do not have your confirmation email you may request another copy to be sent by emailing: writersdigestconference@aimmedia.com. Please include your name, email address, or confirmation number in your email request.

How do I contact the Writer's Digest Annual Conference?

Please feel free to contact the Writer's Digest Annual Conference Staff with any questions at writersdigestconference@aimmedia.com. It's the best way to reach us and we can always set up a phone call after an initial email.

How much does the conference cost and what does it include?

Please refer to our registration page for additional information regarding registration levels and pricing.

The price of the conference increased for 2025 due to the addition of more food and beverages included with registration. Lunch is included in all full days plus AM and PM breaks with snacks and various beverages. We're excited to offer an inclusive registration package so attendees can maximize their time with fellow writers.

Who should attend Writer's Digest Annual Conference?

Writer’s Digest Annual Conference is for literary writers of all experience levels. Published, unpublished, or self-published, fiction or non-fiction—there is a lot offered here to help you master your craft and become a successful writer!

Where is the conference taking place?

Writer's Digest Annual Conference is being held at the Maritime Conference Center in Linthicum Heights (Baltimore).

692 Maritime Boulevard
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090

When is Writer's Digest Annual Conference?

The conference will be held in person in Baltimore at the Maritime Conference Center. The conference will take place on Thursday, July 24 - Sunday, July 27, 2025. Thursday, July 24 is our pre-conference workshop day.