Friday, November 21

WriterFest Nashville 2025

An in-person event for WRITERS of book, song, and screen. Learn from PROS to elevate your craft and career.

By Ami McConnell

Date and time

Location

Belmont University

1909 15th Ave S Nashville, TN 37212

Refund Policy

No refunds

About this event

Event lasts 1 day 7 hours
Free venue parking

WriterFest Nashville is an amazing, two-day event for writers of book, song, and film/screen specially designed to inspire, empower, & connect creatives! We have got to GATHER TO GROW.

Attendees gather for keynote addresses and also choose from over a dozen breakout sessions featuring the world-class professionals who produce the hit books, music, and film/tv that we love.

SPECIAL EARLY BIRD PROMOTION:

Buy a 2-day ticket before July 1, and you’ll get a $90+ value in WriterFest swag !

When will WriterFest happen?

November 21-22, with a party on the evening of 11/22 to close out the fun and networking

What is included in my WriterFest ticket?

3 Keynote Sessions, including 1 live podcast recording
10+ Breakout Sessions - Choose from 16 available sessions
Access to our "Coffee with Agents"
Lunch (vegetarian & gluten-free options available) with networking
Coffee & tea
Invitation to A DOLLY GOOD TIME: WriterFest Benefit for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library on Saturday11/22 from 6-9pm. The first 35 WriterFest ticket holders to purchase tickets for A DOLLY GOOD TIME will receive $50 off the ticket price—that code is included in your confirmation when purchasing the conference pass.

Frequently asked questions

Who will be at WriterFest Nashville?

Writers of all stripes + over fifty editors, publishers, songwriters, producers, screenwriters, booksellers, publicists, and marketers. See WriterFestNashville.com for details.

What can I expect at WriterFest Nashville?

-Meet bestselling writers across genres and mediums -Network with Pros: literary agents, producers, publishers, editors, and marketers -Compare traditional (aka, legacy), hybrid, and self-publishing models -Learn to market your art without selling your soul.

Where do I park?

There is free parking in the R. Milton & Denice Johnson Center parking garage off of 15th avenue on Belmont University campus. You can select any visitor spot and scan a QR code on site to reserve your free spot for the day, and simply take an elevator up to the lobby of the building to check in.

Organized by

Ami McConnell