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Add-Ons

There are a number of incredible add-ons you can choose to participate in as well as zooms that are free to Oktoberfest attendees!

Visit the links below for important information about these opportunities. Both critiques and headshots are limited in availability and will fill up VERY fast. Paid add-ons must be purchased when you register, or you may revisit the registration page and add-on later if there are still available spots. 


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Personalized Feedback

Receive written feedback from an agent, editor, or author to strengthen your manuscript. $70 add-on, limited availability.

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Professional Reviews

Get one-on-one feedback on your illustration portfolio from an art director, agent, or published illustrator. $70 add-on, limited availability.

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Ask Me Anything

Join live Q&A sessions with editors and agents in a casual, candid setting. $55 add-on.

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Share Your Work

Illustrators, enter your portfolio in the Showcase—a $5 add-on open to all attendees. Faculty and peers can view your best work throughout the day, and attendees will vote for the People’s Choice Award.

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Capture Your Best Look

Reserve a session with photographer Scott Hester for professional author/illustrator headshots. $125 add-on, space is limited.