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By registering, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions listed in the panel below. Open the panel to read the terms and conditions.

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Anti-Harassment Policy:

Killer Nashville is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. Conference participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference without a refund at the discretion of the conference organizers.

Killer Nashville Terms of Agreement:

The Killer Nashville Awards Dinner is open to the public, tickets may be purchased separate from this conference registration. By registering for Killer Nashville, you are accepting our terms of agreement and conference policies including, but not limited to all charges being processed by American Blackguard, Inc. on behalf of Killer Nashville. By registering or attending Killer Nashville you are giving permission for Killer Nashville to use your name, image, likeness, and voice in all mediums for Killer Nashville or American Blackguard, Inc. or their assigns. A separate registration form is required for each person registering. If you require special access or assistance during the conference, please coordinate that with the hotel. There is a $25 service charge for all returned checks.

Registration Refund Policy:

Up to May 12, 2023 - Full refund less processing fee of $50
May 13, 2023-July 12, 2023 - 50% refund less processing fee of $50
July 13, 2023 and Following - NO REFUNDS due to our commitment to the hotel

Other Than Registration Refund Policy:

Additional items such as agent critiques, manuscript critiques, etc. above basic registration are not refundable due to our commitment to agents, editors, publishers, critique partners, hotel obligations, and others. Refunds are only available on registration.

Newsletter:

You agree to be placed on the Killer Nashville mailing list to receive occasional updates, newsletters, and promotions from Killer Nashville, the Claymore Award, the Silver Falchion Award, and other Killer Nashville related programs. Killer Nashville does not share or sell your information.
Book Signing Note: The more flexible you are the greater your chance of being able to sign books. Every effort will be made to accommodate your schedule, but no guarantees apply. Registration also does not guarantee an opportunity to sign. Please understand that if this information is received after July 13, we will have a progressively harder time entering copies of your books to sign.

Filling out this form does not guarantee a book signing or a panel position. You will be notified before the conference of your panel position(s) and/or book signing time(s).

Authors:

Please include an announcement on your website that you will be appearing at Killer Nashville with a link to Killer Nashville. When panels and signing times are assigned, please include that information on your website as well so that your personal fan base will know when to see you specifically.

Consistent with other national conferences, all events may be taped and sold to raise money for future Killer Nashville events. Panelists’ recorded audio and visual appearances, including use of their voice, name, image, and likeness, are considered a charitable donation for the benefit and continuance of Killer Nashville. Regarding media appearances and coverage, all parties will seek to accommodate as many requests as possible. Final determination to be made by show producers and media editors.
By participating in any offering by Killer Nashville (i.e., conference, contest, catalog show, etc.), you agree you have read and understand everything contained herein.

Networking Activities

Master Classes

 

3 Hour Sessions focused on building your individual strategy

$99 for registered attendees / $209 for unregistered participants
All Master Classes take place on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 2:00-5:00 P.M.

Breakout Workshops

Group discussions to help build your plan of action


$39 - must be a registered attendee
Sunday Breakout Workshops: 9:00-9:40 A.M.
  • Enrollment is limited
  • Please note that some sessions take place concurrently
  • Breakout sessions are interchangeable; you need only talk to a Killer Nashville staff member or volunteer to change your preferences

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If you have your registration option selected and any additional networking activities, master classes, or breakout workshops that you want to attend, you can go to your cart by either clicking the "view cart" button at the top of this page, or by clicking the button below.

Sponsorship Opportunities

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Extras

Play an active role in the conference

  • Volunteer Application

    Killer Nashville International Writers’ Conference is a volunteer-run organization that relies on the generosity of others to make it succeed. Thank you for your interest in nurturing writers and the importance of the written word.

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  • Bookstore Signing Application

    Authors wishing to sign books not only have the opportunity to meet conference attendees, but also book buyers and fans. All signings are open to the public.

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  • Scholarship Application

    Thanks to generous donors, Killer Nashville offers several scholarships each year. Scholarship amounts vary depending upon need and the scholarship is awarded up to the full out-of-pocket costs to attend Killer Nashville. See more details on our Scholarships page.

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  • Panel Request Form

    Sharing of attendees' experience is the backbone of the conference: writers helping writers. We want you to share your knowledge with others. If you would be interested in presenting on a panel and sharing your knowledge and expertise with others at the conference, please go to the sign up form on the schedule page. A book signing following your panel is open to the public.

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