Welcome to the 2023 juniper publishing conference!

Publishing Conference for Writers with Jennifer Armentrout, Christina Lauren, Lauren Thoman, Agent Rachel McMillan, Kristina McMorris, Katie McGarry, David Arnold, and more

Imagine a weekend where you can sit in the comfort of your home with your favorite snack and a mug of hot coffee nearby as you learn career-altering  secrets from a roster of publishing’s most luminary authors.

  • Are you ready to launch your writing career but need some guidance?

  • Or maybe you’re already published, but 2023 is the year you take your career to the next level.

  • Maybe you’ve been told “NO” too many times, and you’re starting to doubt yourself.

  • Or maybe you’d just love to hear from an assembly of incredible authors, speakers, & publishing professionals interacting with the writing community.

Good news! Juniper publishing conference has what you’re looking for!

  • Find out how #1 international and NYT’s bestselling author Jennifer Armentrout followed her instincts, despite multiple rejections, and built one of the strongest selling series currently being published!

  • Hear from Lauren Thoman,  one of the industry’s hottest up-and-coming authors, how she persevered through  years of rejection to land a contract as one of the first books published by Mindy Kaling’s first imprint

  • Get the inside scoop on the habits that contributed to romance duo Christina Lauren’s international, record-smashing success!

  • Learn the secrets behind USA Today bestselling indie author Quinn Loftis’ incredible bond with her readers and how she built a bestselling series while navigating tough times!

  • Listen to international bestselling historical fiction author Kristina McMorris as she shares what has contributed to her runaway bestsellers (and her movie deal)!

  • Join literary agent and successful author Rachel McMillan as she discusses what habits lead to her clients’ success while also sharing what helped her personally develop a successful literary career in both fiction and nonfiction!

  • Be part of conversations with best selling fan favorites David Arnold, Katie McGarry, Ciannon Smart, and Nafiza Azad!

  • Learn the secrets to a successful book launch with award-winning, best selling authors Nadine Brandes, Sara Ella, C.J. Redwine, & Mary Weber!

  • And so much more!

NOTE: If you’re a member of our RED HERRINGS SOCIETY, see below for your discounted price!

  • Jennifer L. Armentrout

  • Christina Lauren

  • Agent Rachel McMillan

  • Lauren Thoman

  • Katie McGarry

  • Ciannon Smart

Speaker Lineup:

  • Nafiza Azad

  • David Arnold

  • Melissa Stevens

  • Sara Ella

  • Nadine Brandes

  • Mary Weber & C.J. Redwine

Come hear your favorite authors, speakers, agent, and cover designers - all at the top of the publishing industry - share their top 5 habits for creating success!

Schedule:

(All times listed below are EST) 

  • Friday night 2/24

    • 8:00pm Keynote Conversation with international and New York Times #1 bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout

  • Saturday 2/25

    • 10:30am - Intro & Discussion on the theme of Juniper with award-winning, bestselling authors C.J. Redwine & Mary Weber

    • 11:00-12:00 - Award-winning, New York Times bestselling author David Arnold

    • 12:00-12:15 - Coffee Break

    • 12:15-1:15 - Award-winning, New York Times & USA Today bestselling author Kristina McMorris

    • 1:15-1:30 Coffee Break

    • 1:30-2:30 - Lauren Thoman, debut novelist whose book will be one of the first published by Mindy Kaling’s imprint

    • 2:30-3pm - LUNCH

    • 3pm-4pm - Award-winning, critically acclaimed author Katie McGarry

    • 4:00-4:15 Coffee Break

    • 4:15-5:15 - USA Today bestselling author Quinn Loftis

    • 5:15-5:30 - Coffee Break

    • 5:30 - 6:30pm - #1 internationally and New York Times bestselling writing duo Christina Lauren

    • 6:30-8:00pm  DINNER

    • 8:00pm -9:00pm - Author Panel and Q&A with Nafiza Azad, Ciannon Smart, C.J. Redwine, & Mary Weber

  • Sunday

    • 12-1:00pm - Breakfast Club - Author Q&A & Giveaways with C.J. Redwine & Mary Weber

    • 1:15-2:15pm - Literary agent Rachel McMillan on The 5 Habits That Make a Successful Client

    • 2:15-2:30 - Coffee Break

    • 2:30-3:30 - Panel discussion on the Secrets of a Successful Book Launch with award-winning, bestselling authors Nadine Brandes, Sara Ella, C.J. Redwine, & Mary Weber

    • 3:30-3:45 - Coffee Break

    • 3:45-4:45 - The 5 Habits of Successful Book Marketing with Mary Weber & C.J. Redwine

    • 4:45-5pm - Coffee Break

    • 5pm-6pm - Panel discussion on Designing Book Covers that Hook Readers with acclaimed cover designer Melissa Stevens and more!

Join us (virtually!) February 24-26, 2023*, and get ready to take notes! You’ll learn the habits each speaker put in place to not only break into publishing (some after years of rejection!), but to then  launch their careers into the stratosphere. 

Spend the weekend learning and being mentored by some of the greatest voices in publishing today! You’ll gain valuable insight that can serve you well as you go after  your goals. Come away encouraged, empowered, and inspired. 

This is a weekend you can’t afford to miss!

*Got a scheduling conflict? No worries! The videos will remain accessible through June 1, 2023!

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