August 14-16, 2009
Nashville, Tennessee

 

KILLER NASHVILLE 2009 REGISTRATION FORM
August 14-16, 2009

Franklin Marriott Cool Springs & Convention Center
Nashville, Tennessee

To register by mail and pay by check, click here
If you need immediate assistance, contact us.

BASIC COSTS

Killer Nashville 2009 Full Registration

$145.00


Killer Nashville 2009
 Full-Time Student, Teacher, or Senior Citizen (age 65 or older) Registration

Discount group rates are available.
Contact us for details.

$99.00


Killer Nashville 2009
LIMITED 1 DAY*
Registration Passes

See full terms & limitations of purchase.

$75.00 per day(s) of choice
Friday, Saturday, or Sunday


ADD-ONS AVAILABLE FOLLOWING REGISTRATION**

**These add-ons are only available for Full Registration Attendees.  If wishing to register only for a Limited 1-Day Pass, see full terms & limitations of purchase for more information before proceeding.

Dinner with Guest of Honor

LIMITED SEATING

$65.00


Manuscript Critiques

The list of agents, editors, and authors who will be doing manuscript critiques will be made available soon.  Limited appointment slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Those who register in advance get the first choice of who will be doing his/her critique.  However, you may register for a critique at any time prior to July 31, 2009.

CLOSED

Fiction
Query Letter
Nonfiction
Screenplay
Short Story


Breakout Groups

Breakout groups will be during open times during the conference and will last for 1-hour.  Small groups allow Individuals to present their individual concerns to facilitators.  Exact times and topics coming soon.  Others may be added.  If registered for Killer Nashville, you may register for a breakout group at any time prior to August 14, 2009.

$15.00

Friday
Saturday
Sunday


Signing Table Rental

For Publishers and Authors whose works might be out-of-print, published nontraditionally, or self-published.

Publishers and authors who rent tables are responsible for the sale and inventory of their own books.

PUBLISHER
$75.00 / HOUR - 1 TABLE

AUTHORS
$20.00 / HOUR - SEAT AT TABLE

First-come, first-served.  To sell books or sign, you must be registered for Killer Nashville 2009.


REGISTER ONLINE

Only 3 steps and you are registered!

KILLER NASHVILLE 2009
REGISTRATION STEP 1/3

Attendee Information

Name (as it should appear on badge):                                           

Pseudonyms (if applicable): 

I am a:              Agent                                  Law Enforcement Professional
   (Check all     
Attorney                             Librarian
    that apply)   
Author / Writer                   Author Manager
                         
Bookseller                          Publisher / Editor
                         
Fan                                      Reviewer
                         
Forensics Professional       Student
                         
   Other:

Company (if applicable - for sponsors, agents, & editors only): 

Street Address:                                          

City:                                               State:                                    ZIP:                                          

Phone:                                              Alt Phone:

(Phone contact is only for problems with your registration)

E-mail:                                          

Is this your first Killer Nashville?                                          

How did you hear about us?                                          

Do you wish to appear on or lead any workshops, seminars, or panels?                                          

Do you have a book you wish to nominate for a 2009 Silver Falchion Award?                                      

If so, title:  and ISBN: 

If you have other eligible titles, then list them here along with their ISBNs: 

What will you be registering for?  (You will make payment in step 3 either online or by mail.)
Check all that apply:
Register for Killer Nashville - Through February 28, 2009 ($125)
Register for Killer Nashville - After February 28, 2009 ($133)
Register for Killer Nashville - After May 31, 2009 ($145)
Register for Killer Nashville - Student, Teacher, or Senior Citizen Discount ($99)
One Day Pass - Friday, August 14, 2009 ($75)
One Day Pass - Saturday, August 15, 2009 ($75)
One Day Pass - Sunday, August 16, 2009 ($75)
Dinner with Guest of Honor ($65)
Dinner with Guest of Honor (bring a guest - only 1 guest allowed per registrant) ($65)
Fiction Manuscript Critique ($40)* CLOSED / NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Query Letter Manuscript Critique ($40)* CLOSED / NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Nonfiction Manuscript Critique ($40)* CLOSED / NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Screenplay Manuscript Critique ($40)* CLOSED / NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Short Story Manuscript Critique ($40)* CLOSED / NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Friday Breakout Group ($15)
Saturday Breakout Group ($15)
Sunday Breakout Group ($15)
Become a Killer Nashville Author Sponsor ($35)
Agent Pitch (included in registration)
Editor Pitch (included in registration)

*You will be contacted for your choice as to who does your critique following registration.

Comments to the Killer Nashville staff: 

Contact us with any problems.

IMPORTANT!

The next section is only for those wishing to sign books or appear on panels at Killer Nashville 2009.

If you DO NOT wish to sign books or appear on panels, you may submit your information and proceed to Step 3/3.

REGISTRATION STEP 2/3
For those wishing to sign books, distribute books, or appear on panels

ABOUT YOU:

Brief bio (125 characters or less):                             

If you have a website you would like us to link to from Killer Nashville, please list the URL:

What is the genre in which you write (include subgenre – the more specific, the better – if more than one, list all): 

In an average bookstore, who are some of the other authors that would be found in your section of the bookstore?

I have professional experience as a (check all that apply):

            Fiction Author (if yes, please clarify below)
                        Adult
                        Young Adult
                        Children
                        Short Stories
            Nonfiction Author
            Playwright
            Screenwriter

As applicable, title, publisher, ISBN, and date of last one or two books, plays, or screenplays published or produced (for short stories, list anthology)

Book 1:

Title

Publisher

ISBN

Publication date

Book 2:

Title

Publisher

ISBN

Publication date

SPEAKING ON PANELS (check all that apply):

  I would like to request to speak on one or more panels.
  I have had previous experience moderating a panel.
  I wish to moderate a panel at Killer Nashville 2009.

I am available to be on panels on the following days:
  Friday
  Saturday
  Sunday

Note: the more flexible you are the greater your chance of appearing on a panel.  Every effort will be made to accommodate your schedule, but no guarantees apply.  Registration also does not guarantee a place on a panel.

If placed on a panel, I would feel comfortable talking about (check only those that apply):

Agenting

Action / Adventure

Cartoon / Comic

Characters

Children's Fiction

Confessional

Conflict

Contemporary Issues

Courtroom Procedure

Criticism

Crime

Descriptions

Detective / Police / Crime

Dialogue

Distribution

Endings

Entertainment Business

Erotica

Espionage

Ethnic

Experimental

Explosives

Family Saga

Fantasy

Feminist

Fiction

Firearms

Forensics

Genres

Glitz

Government

Government Agencies

Historical

Hobbies

Horror

Humor / Satire

Law / Legal Matters

Legal Representation

Literary

Mainstream

Multimedia

Nonfiction

Occupations

Openings

Picture Books

Playwriting

Poetry

Points of View

Poisons

Politics

Plotting / Structure

Publicity / Promotions

Publishing

Psychic / Supernatural

Regional

Religious / Inspirational

Research/Accuracy

Romance

Self-Publishing

Scenes

Screenplays

Science

Science Fiction

Series

Setting

Short Stories

Sports

Story

Structure

Style

Suspense

Technologies

Thrillers

Westerns / Frontier

Young Adult Fiction

Additional comments needed to explain the above:

Panel suggestions not covered above:

SIGNING BOOKS (check all that apply):

 I would prefer to sign books on Friday onsite during the conference.*
 I would prefer to sign books on Saturday onsite during the conference.*

Note: the more flexible you are the greater your chance of being able to sign books.  Every effort will be made to accommodate your schedule, but no guarantees apply.  Registration also does not guarantee an opportunity to sign.

 *I understand that if this information is received after July 1, 2009, Barnes & Noble will progressively have a harder time ordering copies of my books to sign.  Only books carried by traditional distributors will be available to be signed at the onsite B&N Bookstore.  Authors may not bring their own books to sell at the B&N tables.  Any questions regarding availability of books should be addressed to Robbie Bryan at B&N 615-377-9979.

FOR PUBLISHERS & SELF-PUBLISHED AUTHORS:
Publishers and authors published by nontraditional publishers, self-published authors, or authors with out-of-print titles may reserve signing times to sell their books.  Author spaces are available for $20 per hour; publisher tables are available for $60 per hour.  In Step 3/3 (next), you will be given the opportunity to reserve your desired number of hours.  You may also reserve specific times by contacting us directly.

 PUBLICITY:

Authors: please include an announcement on your website that you will be appearing at Killer Nashville.  When panels and signing times are assigned, please include that information on your website as well so that your personal fan base will know when to see you specifically.

I am available and desire to appear on the following media to publicize my works and my appearance at Killer Nashville 2009 (check all that apply):

  TV
      Available Thursday, August 13, 2009
      Available Friday, August 14, 2009
  Radio (any time)
  Print (any time)

Additional thoughts, comments, or suggestions you wish to share: 

 

TERMS FOR SUBMISSION:  Barnes & Noble and Killer Nashville will accommodate all authors as space permits.  Filling out this form does not guarantee a book signing or a panel position.  You will be notified before the conference of your panel position(s) and/or book signing time(s).  Consistent with other national conferences such as the New York MWA Symposium, all events may be taped and sold to raise money for future Killer Nashville events.  Panelists’ recorded audio and visual appearances, including use of their voice, name, image, and likeness, are considered a charitable donation for the benefit and continuance of Killer Nashville.  Regarding media appearances and coverage, all parties will seek to accommodate as many requests as possible.  Final determination to be made by show producers and media editors.  By submitting this form, you agree you have read and understand everything contained herein.