Join us at the beach!
NINC2023: Elevate
will take place at
TradeWinds Island Grand Beach Resort
St. Pete Beach, Florida
September 20 - September 24, 2023
The conference presented by Novelists, Inc. (NINC) is a unique experience that brings together multi-published, professional authors who publish traditionally, independently, or both.
Speakers are selected from the top echelons of the industry, and the conversations and networking opportunities rise far above what you'll experience anywhere else.
2023 Conference Registration for members and assistants is sold out.
Registration is limited to the first 350 members, 35 author assistants, and 75 industry guests.
Your membership must be up-to-date and paid before you register for the conference. If you have not renewed your membership and paid your 2023 dues, please do so before you register for the conference.
Registration closes July 31, 2023. There will be no late registration.
Apply for membership so you can attend in 2023.
New member applications must be received by May 31, 2023 if you want to attend the 2023 conference.
NINC 2023 Schedule of Events
Wednesday, September 20
2:00 - 6:30 PM: Registration Open (Grand Colonnade)
4:00 - 5:00 PM: Mix and Mingle Snack Break Sponsored by BookFunnel (Grand Colonnade)
5:00 - 5:30 PM: Welcome to NINC 2023: Elevate (Tarpon Key)
6:00 - 7:00 PM: VIP Industry Guest Reception (Sabal/Sawgrass) INVITATION ONLY
7:00 PM: Welcome Reception Sponsored by BookBub (Courtyard)
8:00 - 9:30 PM: NINC After Dark - Genre Roundtables + Cash Bar (Courtyard)
Thursday, September 21
8:30 AM: Coffee Cart (Bird & Indian Key)
8:30 - 9:30 AM: Registration Open (Grand Colonnade)
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Workshops (Tarpon, Sawyer, Long, and Bird Key)
12:00 - 1:30 PM: Lunch (Banyan Breezeway)
1:30 - 3:45 PM: Workshops (Tarpon, Sawyer, Long, and Bird Key)
3:45 -5:30 PM: Meet Our Sponsors Happy Hour Sponsored by Down Island Publishing (Banyan Breezeway)
7:30 - 10:00 PM: NINC After Dark - Roundtables + Desserts + Cash Bar Sponsored by Vellum (Courtyard)
Friday, September 22
8:30 AM: Breakfast (Banyan Breezeway)
8:30 - 9:30 AM: Registration Open (Grand Colonnade)
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Workshops (Tarpon, Sawyer, Long, and Bird Key)
12:00 - 1:30 PM: Lunch Sponsored by Google Play (Banyan Breezeway)
1:30 - 5:00 PM: Workshops (Tarpon, Sawyer, Long, and Bird Key)
7:30 - 10:00 PM: NINC After Dark - Roundtables + Desserts + Cash Bar Sponsored by Reedsy (Courtyard)
Saturday, September 23
8:30 AM: Breakfast Sponsored by Kobo (Banyan Breezeway)
9:30 AM-12:00 PM: Workshops (Tarpon, Sawyer, Long, and Bird Key)
12:00-2:00 PM: Lunch on your own
2:00-4:15 PM: Workshops (Tarpon, Sawyer, Long, and Bird Key)
7:00-9:00 PM: Beachside Blowout Buffet Sponsored by Draft2Digital (Breckenridge Deck North)
9:00 PM: Saturday Night Karaoke Sponsored by Draft2Digital (Jacaranda Hall)
Sunday, September 24
10:00 AM: Annual General Meeting (NINC Members Only) (Tarpon/Sawyer Key)
Immediately following the AGM: Lou Unplugged