Get ready for an historic event! Registration is now open for all sessions!
Romance GenreCon 2022 will take place August 4-6, 2022 at Woodneath Library Center and its new auditorium in Kansas City, MO.
The Romance Writers Pre-Conference will take place Thursday-Friday, August 4-5 and will include classes to improve writing and publishing pitches. Space will be limited so early registration is suggested.
The Romance Fan Festival kicks off Friday evening August 4 with a welcome party with the guest authors followed by the Lady KC Reading Salon hosted by Cathy Maxwell. Saturday will include Coffee, Conversation, and Crafts to start the day, followed by a Romance State of the Union, author panels, book fair, and more.
Romance Writers Pre-Conference
Attendees will need to register for each session they plan on attending during the Romance Writers Pre-Conference.
Thursday, August 4
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Social Media Basics for Writers
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Everything I Needed to Know About Writing, I Learned From Kindergartners
Planning Your Brand: Being Flexible but Consistent in the Ever-Changing World of Publishing
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Copyrights, Trademarks, & Plagiarism, Oh My!
Writing Around the Black Moment
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
HE SAID/SHE SAID: The Dark Art of Snappy Dialogue
Techniques for Developing Romantic Chemistry
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, August 5
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Social Media Videos for Introverts
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Break the Rules; Keep Your Promises
More Than Just a Cute Cover Image
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Romance Fan Fest
Please register for each of day the Fan Fest you plan to attend.
Historic Romance Author Lineup
Local Hotels for Romance GenreCon
Official Romance GenreCon Hotel:
Hampton Inn, Kansas City
8551 Church Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64157
Other Area Hotels:
Highlights from 2021 Romance GenreCon
Watch highlights from Romance GenreCon 2021: the Business of Romance.
Watch highlights from Romance GenreCon 2021: the Business of Romance.
Beyond the Pages: Maximizing Your Reach Through Audio
Toolkit for Revealing Character with Elizabeth Essex
Big Business with Indie Authors
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