Submit class information

Thanks for agreeing to present at DFWCon 2017! Please submit information about your class using this form. If you’re still homing in on a class topic, we’re especially interested in advanced topics.  Examples include (but are not limited to):

• becoming a hybrid author
• diversifying your publications portfolio (new genres, short fiction, etc.)
• gathering and keeping an active fan base
• small business best practices
• reader-targeted social media
• surviving a career crash / coming out of a sales slump
• working with professional book reviewers (booktubers, book bloggers, etc.)
• worthwhile paid promotion avenues (Bookbub, KDD, etc.)
• crowdfunding
• hired help: what tasks to outsource and when
• promoting in person: conventions, book festivals, signings, et al
• leveraging your network without losing friends
• getting the best ROI for your marketing budget – measuring your results
• planning a promotional blitz

Class Proposal Form

Class Proposal Form

Please note: As a small non-profit organization, DFWCon does not offer travel compensation or speaker fees. Class presenters receive complimentary registration for both days (including lunch and refreshments), and promotion to current and former DFWcon attendees through our website, newsletter, and social media channels. *

I Understand and Agree

About You

Your Name *

Email Address *

Website/URL

Twitter Handle

Your Bio (as it will appear in the program). 75-150 words. *

Are there any times when you are unavailable on Saturday, May 6th or Sunday, May 7th? *

Yes

No

When will you be unavailable? *

Would you like to be considered for secondary programming items? (Panels, limited-seating workshops, and special events.) *

Yes

No

Are you a published author? *

Yes

No

Additional Questions for Published Authors

We suggest you compose your class proposal in a separate document before entering into the form, JUST IN CASE technical difficulties occur.

For authors with returnable books: Do have any titles you would like us to stock with our book vendor? *

Yes

No

Please list the books you'd like us to stock here

For authors with POD titles: Would you like table space to sell your work? *

Yes

No

Would you like an autographing session? *

Yes

No

About Your Class

Title of your class *

Class description, as it will appear in the program. 75-150 words. *

What is the ideal length of time for this class? *

What type(s) of writers is this class targeted towards? *

What will attendees be able to do after attending your class? *

What handouts or other takeaways will you provide? *

How is this class structured? *

Will you need a projector?

Yes

No

Will you need an internet connection for your session?

Yes

No

Does your class require audio?

Yes

No

Not unless the room is huge.