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• 2026 Let's Just Write! Chicago Writers Association Conference

  • When
    June 20, 2026
  •  
    7:00 AM - 4:45 PM
  • Location
    Steppenwolf Theatre

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  PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A DISCOUNT IF YOU ARE A CWA MEMBER. IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBER YOU MAY JOIN HERE FOR ONLY $25/YEAR.

  The conference will begin on Saturday morning and end at 4:30 pm., followed by an optional cocktail party. There is an additional charge for the party. 

  It will take place at Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N Halstead, Chicago, IL.

  REGISTRATION INFO FOR PITCH SESSIONS and  the COCKTAIL PARTY  WILL BE PROVIDED IN YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL.

  Visit our website for more information and to meet our speakers. 

  NOTE: Agent/publisher pitch session will be available for $30 each. You will be able to sign up for as many as you like.

  Registration will close on June 1st, or when sold out. There will be no same day registration.

  REFUND POLICY: We have a no refund policy. If you are unable to attend you may transfer your registration to someone on the waitlist (assuming we have one, and we are happy to assist in that regard) or someone of your choosing. 

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• Sponsorship for Let's Just Write! 2026

  • When
    June 20, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Steppenwolf Theatre

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  Let’s Just Write! Chicago Writers Association Conference will take place on June 20, 2026 the iconic Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St., Chicago.

  Sponsoring our event provides an opportunity to directly connect your brand with a highly engaged and relevant audience:

  • Reach an audience of dedicated writers and publishing enthusiasts.

  • Showcase your commitment to literacy and the creative arts.

  • Position your organization as a key supporter of professional development and the writing community.

  Sponsorship levels:

  • LEVEL 1: $500 – Sponsor table at conference; logo placement in conference program; logo with click-through in our newsletter, website and social media; inclusion of your company’s printed materials in our conference bag.

  • LEVEL 2: $300 – Logo placement in conference program; logo with click-through in our newsletter, website and social media; inclusion of your company’s brochure or printed incentive in our conference bag.

  • LEVEL 3: $100 – Logo placement in conference program; logo with click-through on our website.

  • Sponsorship level of your choice: Acknowledgment in the conference program.

  
  

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• Let's Just Write! Cocktail Party

  • When
    June 20, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Steppenwolf Theatre
  • Spaces left
    170

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  The conference will end at 4:45 PM. The optional cocktail party will begin at 5:00 PM.

  Price includes two drink tickets and extensive appetizers. You may invite a guest to attend the cocktail party.

  The will be a live lit event during the party.

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