DFWCon 2026: Full Schedule

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9:00am CDT

Sunday October 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT

In this practical session for new writers, you’ll learn about some of the best educational, motivational, editing and business resources to help you succeed as a writer. You’ll leave with a list of the most popular resources used by writers, a strategy for which tools to use when and suggestions for finding joy in the writing journey.

Is this your first writers conference? Classes with a ✅ in the title like this one are especially good for newcomers.

Speakers

Laura M. Johnson

Sunday October 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 6

Craft

Skill Level ✅ New Attendees

10:00am CDT

✅ Feed Your Readers: All About Social Media Content For Authors

Sunday October 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

Room 5

Tired at staring at a blank post wondering what to share? Let’s fix that! This class will help you up your social media game and tackle the creative side of author marketing. We’ll break down your brand, brainstorm content, and craft a content strategy that connects with your ideal audience—without draining your writing time.

Is this your first writers conference? Classes with a ✅ in the title like this one are especially good for newcomers.

Speakers

Sydney Applegate

Madeline Warthan

Sunday October 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 5

Craft

Skill Level ✅ New Attendees

11:00am CDT

✅ Scene Structure

Sunday October 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Room 3

A scene can come out of inspiration or careful design. But what should you do when your words aren't working? Come learn the secret ingredients to crafting a compelling scene!

Is this your first writers conference? Classes with a ✅ in the title like this one are especially good for newcomers.

Speakers

Matthew Rollins

Sunday October 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 3

Craft

Skill Level ✅ New Attendees

1:40pm CDT

✅ Brick House Chapter Building

Sunday October 4, 2026 1:40pm - 2:30pm CDT

Room 2

Every chapter of a novel should have a firm foundation built on goal-conflict-outcome.

Is this your first writers conference? Classes with a ✅ in the title like this one are especially good for newcomers.

Speakers

BJ Sloan

Sunday October 4, 2026 1:40pm - 2:30pm CDT
Room 2

Craft

Skill Level ✅ New Attendees

2:40pm CDT

✅ The Writing Habit: How to Create Routines That Reduce Writing Anxiety and Produce Better Work

Sunday October 4, 2026 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT

TBA

Have you found that your desire to write has plummeted, even though you have big dreams about publication? Does dragging yourself to the writing desk now feel like a punishment? In this workshop, learn the brain science behind habit formation and how you can achieve peach through the writing process. By the end of this interactive workshop, you will have developed a new weekly writing plan that will help you achieve your writing goals and enjoy your craft.

Is this your first writers conference? Classes with a ✅ in the title like this one are especially good for newcomers.

Speakers

Leslie Lutz

Sunday October 4, 2026 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
TBA

Craft

Skill Level ✅ New Attendees

3:40pm CDT

✅ Let's Chat: An Overview & Celebration of DFWCON 2026!

Sunday October 4, 2026 3:40pm - 4:30pm CDT

Room E-F

Whoo, it's been a long, exciting weekend at DFWCon 2026! So let's celebrate and debrief. This class is a community open forum discussion of what attendees learned at DFWCon, what marketing and craft tactics they plan on implementing, and overall the biggest take-aways and celebrations of the art of writing. Consider it a nice wrap-up catch all, where you can ask Dana Swift any last questions about querying, submission, book deals, marketing after release, etc. All the while she'll be celebrating attendees and the lessons you learned. This might just be the best way to learn about a class or two you missed so have your notebooks ready.

Is this your first writers conference? Classes with a ✅ in the title like this one are especially good for newcomers.

Speakers

Dana Swift

Dana started making up fantasy worlds when she was eleven years old and hasn’t stopped since. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, where she earned degrees in English and Advertising. Dana currently lives in Austin with her husband and her two dogs whose... Read More →

Sunday October 4, 2026 3:40pm - 4:30pm CDT
Room E-F

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Skill Level ✅ New Attendees

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