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August 8th - 11th, 2024

The Quills Conference is our premium writer's weekend set in the beautiful mountains of Utah at Marriott University Park, Salt Lake City and streamed online for virtual attendees.

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Come learn from industry professionals what you need to be successful in writing and publishing.

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Whether you're looking for traditional publishing or exploring indie publishing, find insider tips from top professionals.

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Illness Guidelines
The Quills Conference is a hybrid event. If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms, or you've been exposed to anyone with a respiratory illness, we ask that you attend virtually the day of the conference.  

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Notice of Filming and Photography

The League of Utah Writers will take photos of attendees throughout the Quills Conference. These photos are for League use only and may appear on the League website, newsletter, conference brochures, social media outlets, or other future League promotional material.

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This also includes photos uploaded using the League conference app. By virtue of your in-person attendance, you agree to the usage of your likeness in such media.

2024 Guests of Honor

Lisa Bickmore

Poet, Poet Laureate, Publisher, Multimodal

Shveta Thakrar

Author of Nebula Award finalist STAR DAUGHTER

Maurice Broaddus

Afrofuturist. Community Organizer. Teacher.

Registration

Add-on options include: Bootcamps and Agent Pitches

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Friday-only and Saturday-only tickets are now available.

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Banquet only and Poet only Brunch go on sale July 21st

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Last day to add meals is July 31st!

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Super-Early Bird discounts and Holiday Conference Bundle sales ended December 31, 2023

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Early-bird registration opened Jan 1, 2024

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Regular pricing started on May 1st, 2024

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The application for the Quills Conference Scholarship is now open - the deadline in which to apply is July 31st.

Deadline has now passed
Holiday Bundle
Grab tickets for both Quills and Pre-Quill at an unbelievable combo price!
$225
Early Bird
Member
Full Conference Including Meals
$350
Early Bird
Member
Full Conference No Meals
$275
Early Bird
General Public
Full Conference Including Meals
$400
Early Bird
General Public
Full Conference No Meals
$325
Regular
Member
Full Conference Including Meals
$425
Regular
Member
Full Conference No Meals
$350
Regular
General Public
Full Conference Including Meals
$475
Regular
General Public
Full Conference No Meals
$400
Late
Member
Full Conference No Meals
$425
Late
General Public
Full Conference No Meals
$475

Discounted Hotel Registration

The button below will take you to the Marriott reservations webpage where you can book your conference hotel stay with our block discount.

 

Please note that this rate is only available until July 26th - but since rooms tend to fill up early, be sure to get your reservation ASAP.

 

You can also call 1-800-228-9290 and reference the League of Utah Writers Quills Conference 2024 with a reservation agent: to get the same discount.

Conference Map

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Schedule At-A-Glance

Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Vendor Tables

Vendor tables are now available to purchase for the Quills Conference, click the sales button for more details.

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League's 89th Birthday and Fundraiser

This year, we are holding our annual birthday party and mixer fundraiser during the Quills event and admission is included in your ticket. 

If you'd like an extra ticket for a plus one, ot would just like to comd to the party without coming to Quills, we got you! Click the button below.

Mixer
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