At least 1 bestselling author as a Guest of Honor
Over 60 sessions
Agent / Editor / Publisher roundtables – free with 3-day registraiton
6 distinct session tracks covering: general writing, genre specific writing, publishing, publicity and promotion, forensics, and sessions just for fans
9 breakout sessions for intense small group sessions
Special sessions: grants for writers, synopsis writing, and query writing to name a few
Manuscript critiques (fiction, nonfiction, short story, screenplay, marketing, query)
Realistic crime scene from Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) Agents
Prizes and free giveaways
Free book signings
Networking: bestselling authors, agents, editors, publishers, attorneys, publicists, previous years have had representatives from FBI, TBI, CIA, NSA, ATF, as well as emergency services, fire, sheriff, police, and private investigators
Extras: Mystery-themed event, authors’ bar, wine tasting, two cocktail receptions, guest of honor dinner, live music
