Frequently Asked Questions
What platforms will the conference be using?
All our conference programming will occur on Zoom, including our two Master Classes, all other workshops, the agent and editor panel, and pitch appointments.
We also have a closed Facebook page and a Discord Channel to allow attendees to connect, share resources, and receive any last-minute communication about the conference.
Do I need to join the Facebook Group and Discord to attend ECWC?
While you do not need to join the 2024 Emerald City Writers' Conference Attendees Facebook group or Discord group to attend the conference, we will have instructions, downloads, helpful tips, any last-minute changes, and social time on the pages. Joining one of the two groups is designed to enhance your conference experience.
Can I participate if I don’t use Facebook or Discord?
Yes, absolutely. You’ll miss out on the networking, but if you let us know that you won’t be on Facebook or Discord, we can add you to a list of people who need to receive emails for any last-minute communication. Please notify us if this applies to you.
What if I register and then can’t attend?
Conference refunds will be made, less a $25 processing fee, until September 15, 2022. Requests for refunds made between September 16, 2022, and October 1, 2022, will be made, less a $50 processing fee. Refunds requested after October 1, 2022, will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Note: Registrations are not transferable.
What can I do if I registered but closed the PayPal page before making the payment?
If you did not pay, you did not register.
I would like to contribute to the scholarship fund for ECWC. Where can I send this donation?
You can make a payment to the scholarship fund through PayPal using our donation page. Please make a note that it is for the ECWC scholarship fund.
I registered, but haven’t received my confirmation yet.  What should I do?
Please double-check to make sure that the email wasn't accidentally filtered into your "Junk" or "Spam" folder. If your PayPal shows the charge, but you didn't get a confirmation email from us, please contact us by emailing our secretary.
Do I need to pay extra for the Master Classes or pitching appointments?
In some previous years, Master Classes cost extra for attendees. However, Master Classes are included in the price of conference due to our online format. As in the past, pitch appointments are included in the conference price.
How do I get a pitching appointment?
Please keep an eye out for email asking folks to sign up for pitch spots. Before then, please check out our agents' and editors' information and wishlists to decide who you might want to pitch to.