WriteOnCon was founded in 2010 by Jamie Harrington, Elana Johnson, and Casey McCormick and quickly became a favourite event among kidlit writers. After a short hiatus, it was relaunched in 2017 under a new team led by Seabrooke Leckie. WriteOnCon’s mission has from the start been to make the conference experience accessible to everyone. We also strongly believe in fair compensation for speakers and staff. 100% of admission proceeds go toward operating expenses and honoraria for the people who work so hard to bring the event to life. We hope you’ll join us - we know you’ll have a great time!
Abigail Erynne
Director
Abigail Erynne Abigail is a lifelong resident of Alaska, and loves having over 57 million acres of enchanted forest as…
Aimee Lim
Director's Assistant: Data & Content Quality
Aimee Lim Aimee Lim is a middle grade writer, Jeopardy! champion, and former publishing intern from California. Her work has…
Alyssa Hollingsworth
Web Coordinator
Alyssa Hollingsworth Alyssa was born in small-town Milton, Florida, but life as a roving military kid soon mellowed her (unintelligibly…
Amy Elizabeth
Live Events Coordinator
Amy Elizabeth Amy is a writer, doctor, and professional coffee-drinker. She completed her residency training in the United States and…
David Wright
Helpdesk / Forum Moderator
David Wright David writes everything from picture books to adult, but focuses mostly on Middle Grade. He has published some…
Jamie D’Amato
Graphic & Web Designer
Jamie D’Amato Jamie is an independent designer and creative strategist, an aspiring author, and a stay-at-home dog mom based in…
Jennifer Bushroe
Submissions & Materials Manager
Jennifer Bushroe After graduating from the University of Arizona with a BA in Creative Writing, Jennifer Bushroe traveled to London…
Jessica A. Kassin
Outreach and Communications
Jessica A. Kassin Jessica A. Kassin has been a world developer and creative soul since she was young. Cultivated by…
Karli Sullivan
Director's Assistant: Speaker Liaison
Karli Sullivan is a storyteller who recently moved to the Pacific Northwest. Originally from Florida, she is often covered in…
Kelsey Eaton
PR & Marketing
Kelsey Eaton Kelsey lives in Toronto, Canada and is currently writing a YA coming-of-age mystery novel. When she’s not napping…
Natasha Reeve
Website and Forums Support
Natasha Reeve Prior to exploring the world of writing, Natasha Reeve took a life-changing adventure and moved from Washington to…
Sasha Nanua
Community Liaison
Sasha Nanua Sasha Nanua is a writer and University of Toronto graduate who loves penning young adult and middle grade…
Shanice Lawton
Volunteer
Shanice Lawton Job position: Volunteer Shanice Lawton (She/Her) is a Virginian living in Alaska as an academic advisor and an…
Stephanie Cotela
Website and Forums Assistant
Stephanie Cotela Stephanie is a native New Yorker living in the UK for the past 15 years. She received her…
Susan Leigh Needham
PR & Marketing Volunteer
Susan Leigh Needham Susan Leigh Needham has been creating and sharing stories since she learned to talk. When she isn’t…
Tara Kennedy
Prepared Events Coordinator
Tara Kennedy Tara Kennedy was born and raised in Washington, DC. By day she wrangles data and by night she…
Tonya Preece
Financial Administrator & Critique Boutique Coordinator
Tonya Preece Tonya lives near Austin, TX and writes contemporary realistic fiction in the young adult and adult romance categories.…
Founders
Jamie Harrington
Founder
Jamie Harrington Jamie Harrington is a writer, a mom, and all around fun person. She loves DIY, nail art, and…
Elana Johnson
Founder
Elana Johnson Elana Johnson is the author of the YA dystopian romance novels in the Possession trilogy. Elevated and Something About Love are YA contemporary…
Casey McCormick
Founder
Casey McCormick Casey McCormick is the author of the hugely popular Agent Spotlight series. When she’s not stalking researching agents,…
Seabrooke Leckie
Director Emeritus｜Founder of 2017 Renewal
Seabrooke Leckie A book-lover since before she could read, Seabrooke wrote her first (marvelously wish-fulfilling) stories with her sister as…
JULY 15-17
2022