The San Francisco Writers Conference is proud to attract a local and global community of authors and aspiring authors in the city, the Greater Bay Area, North America, and the world.

Our 501(c)3 non-profit organization is proud of its reputation as one of the top writer’s conferences on the planet. We feel fortunate to be geographically located in this great city with its literary roots and technology culture influenced by neighboring Silicon Valley. In fact, we are one of the few writing conferences who honor and educate authors about independent publishing and technology alongside publishing in the traditional style.  In addition to our signature live events, we offer a plethora of opportunities for all writers to learn about the craft of writing, publishing and book marketing year-round!

Donations

 

Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities
NOW thru 2022

Our next live conference is scheduled for July 21st-24th, 2022.
But don’t wait!

Application forms

• SFWC Exhibitor application form for the 2022 SFWC (Exhibit days are July 22-24)
• 2022 SFWC AD Rates & Marketing opportunities
• 2022 SFWC Sponsorship Information

As soon as we receive and approve your application, we begin thanking you…online and at the event!

Contact

Email or call to discuss these sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities. Contact Barbara Santos at [email protected] or 925-420-6223

The conference at a glance

Sponsors help the 501(c)3 nonprofit SFWC to maintain its high level of excellence. At the same time, our sponsors enjoy a high-profile presence at the conference itself and they are featured in materials and media surrounding the conference all year round.

In addition to our signature event–the San Francisco Writers Conference–we also produce the San Francisco Writing for Change Worldwide conference, the only one of its kind in the world, to enlighten activists on how they can change the world through writing. We also offer classes for writers all through the year.

We also support literacy and writing groups throughout the United States.

• 5000 opt-in readers of the SFWC Newsletter and writing-related communications

• 600 participants at the signature main conference (San Francisco Writers Conference)

• 100+ participants at the San Francisco Writing for Change event

• 400+ in our year-round classes held at Mechanics’ Institute Library

• A 100+ person faculty is rich with influencers and top echelon members of the publishing world.

• The networking at the San Francisco Writers Conference is amazing!

• SFWC has a vibrant social media presence with a dedicated social media team…and we love to feature our sponsors!

What people are saying

Smashwords is a longtime sponsor of the SFWC Here is Smashwords Marketing Director Jim Azevedo with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Jose Antonio Vargas. Jim suggested Jose as a keynoter for the 2019 SFWC, then made the introduction that secured him. Thanks Jim! “Thank you for including me in your amazing conference. I had multiple writers approach me and gush about the conference. Each used the word, “love.” They said they could feel the genuine love and support of everyone.” – Mark Coker, Founder of Smashwords Mark Coker Founder of Smashwords Photo by Visual Consultancy Melanie E. Rijkers #SFWC19

PublishDrive was a new sponsor in 2019 “Our team visited the San Francisco Writers Conference and it was among the best conferences that we’ve attended. We were lucky enough to chat with some PublishDrive authors and got to hear about the exciting books they’re working on. We were also thrilled to award two lucky authors with gift certificates for a FREE year of Subscription Pricing. 🙂”  – Kinga Jentetics, Founder of PublishDrive

Stephanie Chandler has been speaking at the SFWC for a decade “This was my tenth year as a speaker at the San Francisco Writers Conference, and though I speak at many other events throughout each year, it remains my favorite for several reasons. SFWC fosters community with the attendees by encouraging agents, editors, speakers, and media pros to network at event mixers and meals. SFWC also attracts talented publishing industry professionals and writers alike. Each year, we see writers land book deals and reach goals they wouldn’t otherwise achieve without the conference. I’m proud to play a small part in this wonderful event.” – Stephanie Chandler, Founder of the Nonfiction Writers Association

2022 SFWC Sponsorship Application

Suggested Levels of Sponsorship

‘Classic’ Sponsorship ($25,000)

• A workshop AND a breakfast designated as sponsored by your company
• Company logo/link on the website
• Sponsor of the SFWC Newsletter once quarterly
• A dedicated email blast to our opt-in list
• Priority seating during keynotes
• One full-page COLOR ad in the Event Program
• Your brochure/flyer or product inserted into attendee bags
• Exhibit space to ‘showcase or sell’ during the event
• 4 VIP passes to the event
• 4 invitations to Presenter Party
• Inclusion in Ask a Pro session

‘Bestseller’ Sponsorship ($10,000)

• A workshop OR breakfast designated as sponsored by your company
• Company logo/link on the website
• Sponsor one issue of the SFWC Newsletter
• A dedicated email blast
• Priority seating during keynotes
• One half-page COLOR ad in the Event Program Trade show space to showcase or sell during the event
• 2 VIP passes to the event
• 2 invitations to Presenter Party
• Inclusion in Ask a Pro session and an Expert panel session
• Banner on Bayview level
• Linked logo on SFWC website home page through Nov 2022
• Stuff one piece of literature with your logo on 500 attendee bags
• 1/4 page black and white ad in the program
• 1 ad in the SWC newsletter (50 words, logo, and link)
• 2 postings on SFWC social media platforms

Friend of the San Francisco Writers Conference ($5,000)

• One half-page ad in the Event Program
• Company logo/link on the conference website
• Exhibit space to showcase your work or sell your product during the event
• 2 VIP passes to the event
• Priority seating during keynotes
• Inclusion in Ask a Pro AND an Expert panel session
• Banner on Bayview level
• Linked logo on SFWC website home page through Nov 2022
• Stuff one piece of literature with your logo on attendee bags
• 1/4 page black and white ad in the program
• 1 ad in the SWC newsletter (50 words, logo, and link)
• 2 postings on SFWC social media platforms

Exhibitor Sponsor ($3000)

• Exhibit space
• 2 VIP passes
• Inclusion in ‘Ask a Pro’ session and a expert panel session
• Banner on Bayview level
• Linked logo on SFWC website home page through Nov 2022
• Stuff one piece of literature plus your logo on attendee bags
• 1/4 page black and white ad in the program
• 1 ad in the SFWC newsletter (50 words, logo, and link)
• 1 posting on SFWC social media platforms

Creative Writing Sponsorship Package

Check out the exhibitor packages and other ways to contribute below. Or tell us what you want to accomplish and we will create a package just for you.

Exhibitor Packages  CLICK HERE!

All of the above sponsorship packages include exhibit space. The SFWC Exhibit Hall area is set up to maximize exposure and still allow one-to-one interaction with attendees. All sponsor packages include premium exhibit space. Exhibit space is open to the public! It is located in the Exhibit Hall in the Ballroom Lobby on the street level of the Hyatt Regency. Invite everyone you know, meet with your California clients, exchange ideas with your colleagues!

Bring your own signage (pop-ups, etc.), handouts, demo materials, laptop with video demo… please let us know what you need in the way of connectivity, electricity. A table and white tablecloth plus 2+ chairs are provided.

For-profit exhibitor package: Got an author-friendly product, tool, or service you’d like to promote…and sell? SFWC authors are eager to try new things!  Join in with space at just $1500 Friday-Sunday during the live event.

Non-profit exhibitor package: We love non-profit author and publisher communities and organizations. Let us help you increase membership! Space is $1000 for nonprofits who wish to display non-sales materials

Exhibitor/Sponsor package with speaking opportunities: Exhibitor-sponsors at the $3,000 level are scheduled for talks and demonstrations as part of the conference schedule.

Other Ways to Contribute

Sponsor a class or keynote speaker: Help us secure major presenters and prepare the class materials. Your name will be included in the printed event program and you will be recognized in many other ways.

Be a scholarship benefactor We welcome donations in any amount to our scholarship program. But you can guarantee a student a scholarship for just $500 (we select the recipient). You can be the benefactor of a scholarship YOU name for $1,000!

Host a party or a meal: Host a breakfast or luncheon or the opening gala. All attendees and presenters are invited to your sponsored meal. Co-sponsorships start at $2,000.

Become an in-kind sponsor: The conference accepts in-kind goods and services; everything from printing services to gifts for our presenters. Please talk to us if you think you have something we need for the event.

E-blast: We can Eblast your message directly to our 4,900+ opt-in subscribers for $500. Limited availability. Book one today!

SFWC Newsletter: Place an ad in our monthly SFWC Newsletter–50 words, your logo and a link–for just $100…or less when you buy 3 or more issues!

Program: We offer print ads in the SFWC Event Program–full-color display ads to an economical black & white classified.

Your flyer: Consider this: Have us stuff your company flyer or brochure in our conference bags for just $250.

SFWC Charity Auction: We love win-win. Donate a prize for our event auction and/or newsletter contests. Get exposure online and at the SFWC event.

Got an idea? We’re open to it. Contact us to discuss.

Ready to commit?

Here are the forms you need and please also contact us!

• 2022 SFWC Sponsorship Agreement
  2022 SFWC Exhibitor Agreement
• 2022 SFWC AD Rates & Marketing

Contact

• Barbara Santos at [email protected] is Marketing Director. P.O. Box 326, Oakley, CA 94561 (925) 420-6223

San Francisco Writers Conference is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

A big THANK YOU to our former sponsors and supporters

		The Ronald Whittier Family Foundation Scholarship
Smashwords is a longtime sponsor of the SFWC and provides participant badges, too!	A long-time partner of the SFWC. Thank you!	They are a first-year sponsor of TWO SFWC scholarships. Welcome!	The Editorial Freelancers Association is exhibiting & presenting at the SFWC in 2022.	SFWC was the recipient of a generous grant. Thank you and Welcome!
		BookShop West Portal
Writer’s Digest is a longtime sponsor who sponsored Speed Dating with Agents. Thank you!	BetaBooks came back to exhibit their technology for critique partners and beta readers.	BookShop West Portal provides our onsite bookstore. Thanks for the continued support!	The Tri-Valley Writers provide support for SFWC and all writers all year.	The Mechanic’s Institute Library is our writer-education partner all year round. Thank you!
and Coinbase		SFWC Scholarship Sponsors
		Catherine Coulter, Laurie McLean & Fuse Literary. Eli Potter, Dr. Ellen Taliaferro, Jonathan Maberry,  Joyce Turley	Dinners with Harvey Thank you Harvey, for providing authors and presenters with a place to gather and mingle!	ExpertClick.com JP Graphics