Conference Checklist

Conference Checklist


What to do before the conference:

  • If you purchased a critique, please submit your manuscript/book dummy here:
  • If you are attending the Friday Mix & Mingle Dinner and Pitch Party and wish to have your pitch potentially critiqued and voted on for the People's Choice Award, please submit your pitch here:
  • If you are attending Session 3C: Getting Started in Middle Grade with John Rudolph, and wish to have your MG manuscript potentially critiqued, please submit your MG manuscript here:
  • If you are participating in the Publication Celebration and Bookstore and wish to have your recent publication announced and available in the bookstore, please complete this form:
  • If you have dietary restrictions and/or accessibility needs, please complete this Google Form:


What to bring to the conference:

  • a book to donate to the Book Drive for the Cleveland Kids Book Bank. Please bring a diverse, recently published (new or gently used) book to donate to the Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank. Check out their Book Wish List! We will present our donations to a representative from the Cleveland Kids Book Bank on Saturday.
  • a folder for your schedule and handouts
  • cash for the cash bar if you're attending the Friday Mix & Mingle Dinner and Pitch Party
  • credit card or cash for the conference bookstore through Mac's Backs Books on Coventry
  • a copy of your manuscript if you're signed up for a critique
  • your portfolio if you're signed up for the Art Show or a critique
  • personal headphones if you're receiving a live critique
  • a notebook/laptop
  • a writing utensil
  • layers (in case the rooms are chilly)
  • a refillable water bottle