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Month: February 2026
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8:30 – 9:30AM Sunday Belmont B: Beyond the Book: Marketing that Moves Copies
What does it really take to sell a book? Listen in as published authors share their firsthand experiences, revealing the strategies that actually got their work noticed. Bring your questions! You’ll hear real-world stories, lessons learned, and creative approaches you can adapt to help your own book find its audience.
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8:30 – 9:30AM Sunday Belmont A: Small Press, Big Opportunities
Curious about publishing with a small press? In this conversation, you’ll learn what to expect from the submission process, contracts, and marketing, and how to identify the right press for your work. You’ll walk away with actionable tips and tools to successfully bring your writing into print.
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8 – 8:30AM Sunday Belmont A/B/C: Breakfast on the Go
Grab a bagel and a cup of coffee then head for your final workshops of the weekend.
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7:30 – 10:30AM Sunday Belmont Foyer: Badge Pickup
It’s the last day! Grab your badge and folder and join us for a wonderful Sunday.
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7 – 8AM Sunday Windsor A: Yoga
Stretch your way into our final day! Comfortably designed for all levels (you can even practice in your chair!), Joy Lotus will help you stretch your muscles and spark your imagination, both in-person or on Zoom.
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9PM – 12AM Saturday Windsor C: Karaoke
The mic is hot and the song list even hotter! Join us in Windsor C for the writing community’s most electric annual karaoke event. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or can’t hold a tune, your voice is welcome here. This will be a night to remember!
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7 – 9PM Saturday Zoom: Online Open Mic
It’s time: we’re passing the mic over to YOU! You’ve got five minutes max to share your excerpt with a supportive crowd of writers. It’s first come, first served, so fire up that Zoom link and get your name on the list. We can’t wait to hear your work!
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7 – 9PM Saturday Belmont A/B: Open Mic
It’s time: we’re passing the mic over to YOU! You’ve got five minutes max to share your excerpt with a supportive crowd of writers. It’s first come, first served, so dash on over to Belmont A/B to get your name on the list. We can’t wait to hear your work!
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5:30 – 7PM Saturday Belmont A/B: SAG-AFTRA FilmLab Live Reading!
FilmLab proudly premieres a LIVE reading featuring the 2026 Writer’s Room participants and professional SAG-AFTRA performers. You won’t want to miss this exciting debut!