2022 Killer Nashville Registration Form

We look forward to seeing you at the 2022 Killer Nashville International Writers’ Conference August 18-21, 2022!

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Please type your name/pseudonym/author name exactly as you would like it to appear on your name badge, program book, tent cards, etc.: *
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Will this be your first time attending Killer Nashville? *
How did you hear about Killer Nashville? *
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If you have attended Killer Nashville before, please check all the years you have attended:

If you have attended Killer Nashville before, please check all the years you have attended: 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021
Full 4-Day Registration Options
Single Day Registration Options (you may choose more than one)

Single Day Registration Options (you may choose more than one) Friday 8/19/22 $170 Saturday 8/20/22 $170 Sunday 8/21/22 $170
Purchase Tickets to Killer Nashville ‘Shine ‘n’ Wine Shindig. Thursday evening. Local moonshine, wine, hors d'oeuvres, live band. $55 per ticket
Purchase Tickets to Killer Nashville Awards Dinner. Saturday evening. Live band, dancing, presentations, gourmet buffet food bar. $99 per ticket
Sign up for a Thursday Master Class $65 Attendee Price. Ask questions. Take control of your career. Ask questions. Map out your next steps.
Get coached for your meeting with agents by registering for the Southeast Mystery Writers of America’s Ready! Set! Pitch! workshop on Thursday evening. Individual coaching to help you present your ideas for best results. $20
Friday Breakout Workshops. More intimate. Focused on you. 3:40-4:40 P.M. $20
Saturday Breakout Workshops More intimate. Focused on you. 3:50-4:50 P.M. $20
Sunday Breakout Workshops More intimate. Focused on you. 12:30-1:30 P.M. $20
Do you wish to participate in an Agent Round Table (ART) where you can network with an agent and share the first two pages of your manuscript? *
Instructions for Agent Round Tables

Choose agents with whom you wish to meet below. You may choose as many agents as you wish. Instructions for the meeting are on the website at https://killernashville.com/roundtables/. Before you choose, make sure no round table meetings conflict with panels you wish to be on or panels that you would like to attend. Once requests have been made and assigned, they cannot be changed. There are no refunds. Panel assignments will be listed on https://killernashville.com/roundtables/. Please remember that you are responsible for bringing a minimum of 7 copies of the first two pages of your manuscript for each member of the group for each session you choose. Killer Nashville is not responsible for copying manuscripts.
ART 1 – Friday 9:00-9:50 A.M. $15
ART 2 – Friday 10:00-10:50 A.M. $15
ART 3 – Friday 1:40-2:30 P.M. $15
ART 4 – Friday 2:40-3:30 P.M. $15
ART 5 – Friday 3:40-4:30 P.M. $15
ART 6 – Saturday 9:00-9:50 A.M. $15
ART 7 – Saturday 10:00-10:50 A.M. $15
ART 8 – Saturday 1:50-2:40 P.M. $15
ART 9 – Saturday 2:50-3:40 P.M. $15
ART 10 – Saturday 3:50-4:40 P.M. $15
Do you wish to participate in an Agent/Editor Critique (AC)? An agent will critique up to 10 pages of your fiction, nonfiction, short story, or query. *
2022 Agent/Editor Manuscript Critique Request

This form is for Killer Nashville registrants who wish to participate in one-on-one agent/editor critiques. You must be registered as a full attendee (all four days) to take advantage of the Killer Nashville agent/editor critiques. Cost for critiques is $55. Critiques are assigned on first-come, first-served basis as dictated by date and time stamped on this paid form. Please note: once submitted, critique times and dates CANNOT be changed. Do not complete this form until you are sure of your preferred date and time. If you are unsure of your time, you may continue to fill out this form and later fill out the a la carte form on https://killernashville.com/manuscriptcritiques/.
Type of Critique Requested
AC 1 - Friday 11:00-11:20 AM $55
AC 2 - Friday 1:10-1:30 PM $55
AC 3 - Friday 3:40-4:00 PM $55
AC 4 - Friday 4:10-4:30 PM $55
AC 5 – Friday 4:40-5:00 PM $55
AC 6 - Saturday 11:00-11:20 AM $55
AC 7 - Saturday 1:20-1:40 AM $55
AC 8 Saturday 3:50-4:10 PM $55
AC 9 Saturday 4:20-4:40 PM $55
AC 10 Saturday 4:50-5:10 PM $55
Please upload your manuscript to be critiqued in either Word or pdf. Word is preferred. Once uploaded, this manuscript may not be changed or altered. If you are NOT ready to upload your file, you may wait and send it as an attachment to contact@killernashville.com by the deadline date of July 15, 2022. Due to time necessary to review, late manuscripts cannot be accepted. The are no refunds.

Attach Files
Do you require any special accommodations during the conference? *
Do you require a special diet? If so, please indicate:
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Do you require special seating? If so, please indicate.
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Do you require a special companion to join you for the weekend?
If you require a special companion, please indicate companion’s name for entry badge.
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Are you a law enforcement, legal, military, or forensic science professional? Are you an educator who can speak on an academic literary subject? *
If you are a law enforcement, legal, or forensic science professional or can speak on an academic literary subject, please describe your area of expertise:
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For all attendees, do you have a manuscript you are working on? *
Are you a published author? *
Have you published any of the following (choose all that apply):

Have you published any of the following (choose all that apply): Novel Nonfiction Book Short Story Essay Poetry Stage Play Screenplay Other Other
In what genres have you published works (choose all that apply):

In what genres have you published works (choose all that apply): Action Adventure Comedy (includes comedic P.I. and crime caper) Cozy Historical Investigator (includes procedural, serious P.I., detective, noir, journalist, attorney) Nonfiction (includes true crime, forensics, law enforcement, biography, publicity/marketing, academic, reference, criticism) Sci-Fi Fantasy Short Stories Southern Gothic Supernatural (includes horror, gothic, and paranormal) Suspense (includes romantic and psychological suspense) Thriller (includes spy, espionage, political, legal, medical) Rural Fiction Suburban Fiction Urban Fiction Juvenile / YA Children's Other Other
Did you publish a book in 2021 that you wish to enter for free in the Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award competition? *
Silver Falchion Entry Book Title
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Which genre best describes your Silver Falchion Entry? (Pick only one)

Which genre best describes your Silver Falchion Entry? (Pick only one) Action Adventure Comedy (includes comedic P.I. and crime caper) Cozy Historical Investigator (includes procedural, serious P.I., detective, noir, journalist, attorney) Juvenile / YA Children’s Mystery (includes crime fiction) Nonfiction (includes true crime, forensics, law enforcement, biography, publicity/marketing, academic, reference, criticism) Sci-Fi Fantasy Short Stories Southern Gothic Supernatural (includes horror, gothic, and paranormal) Suspense (includes romantic and psychological suspense) Thriller (includes spy, espionage, political, legal, medical)
Please provide a brief synopsis (100 words or less) of your Silver Falchion entry:
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Please upload your free Silver Falchion Award entry in an electronic format. Physical books are not accepted.

Attach Files
Do you wish to participate in on a panel? (Every effort will be made to get you on the panels that you want, but there are no guarantees.) *

Do you wish to participate in on a panel? (Every effort will be made to get you on the panels that you want, but there are no guarantees.) Yes No
If you would like to be on a panel, please upload a high-resolution photo of yourself for the website and the program book.

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If you would like to be on a panel, please upload a short bio of yourself along with one preferred URL link (if available) to include on the website and in the program book.
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First Panel Choice
Second Panel Choice
Third Panel Choice
Fourth Panel Choice
Fifth Panel Choice
Do you have a particular presentation you would like to see offered that is not listed above?
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Do you have a particular presentation that YOU can present based upon your qualifications that is not listed above?
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Do you wish to participate in a book signing? *
Signing Books at the Killer Nashville Bookstore

Sign Up to Sign & Sell Books at Killer Nashville! Killer Nashville loves seeing our authors sell books and we make each book signing open to the general public. If you would like to sign and sell books at Killer Nashville 2022, simply let us know here.
By default, panelists are given book signing times in the Killer Nashville bookstore immediately following any panels or presentations in which they are involved. However, you may register to sign books as many times as you want simply by letting us know here. Check any additional times that you wish to sign books:

By default, panelists are given book signing times in the Killer Nashville bookstore immediately following any panels or presentations in which they are involved. However, you may register to sign books as many times as you want simply by letting us know here. Check any additional times that you wish to sign books: Friday 11:00-11:20 A.M. Friday 1:10-1:30 P.M. Friday 4:40-5:00 P.M. Saturday 11:00-11:20 P.M. Saturday 1:20-1:40 P.M. Saturday 5:00-5:20 P.M. Sunday 11:10-11:30 A.M. Sunday 1:30-1:50 P.M.
For TRADITIONALLY PUBLISHED BOOKS, please list the title, publisher, and ISBN of your books in print you wish to have available to sign in the Killer Nashville bookstore. We will make every effort to order these books for you.
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For INDEPENDENTLY PUBLISHED BOOKS, please list the title, ISBN, and retail price of your books that you will be delivering to the Killer Nashville bookstore. Upon delivering your books to the bookstore, you will be given a form stating the number of books you have delivered. The Killer Nashville bookstore will agree to take these books on consignment and offer them for sale to the public at the price you specify and will agree to pay you 60% of the retail price within 30 days after the end of Killer Nashville 2022. You agree to put prices on the books at the your expense. You agree to deliver the books indicated below on site to the Killer Nashville bookstore after 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 18, 2022, and pick up the remainders before Sunday, August 21, 2022 at 2:30 P.M. If you cannot pick up the books or any other items at the end of the event, they will be discarded.
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Do you have any questions or comments for Killer Nashville?
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A few things you need to agree to:

Anti-Harassment Policy

Killer Nashville is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. Conference participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference without a refund at the discretion of the conference organizers.

Killer Nashville Terms of Agreement

• The Killer Nashville Awards Dinner is open to the public, tickets may be purchased separate from this conference registration.

• By registering for Killer Nashville, you are accepting our terms of agreement and conference policies including, but not limited to all charges being processed by American Blackguard, Inc. on behalf of Killer Nashville.

• By registering or attending Killer Nashville you are giving permission for Killer Nashville to use your name, image, likeness, and voice in all mediums for Killer Nashville or American Blackguard, Inc. or their assigns.

• A separate registration form is required for each person registering.

• If you require special access or assistance during the conference, please coordinate that with the hotel.

• There is a $25 service charge for all returned checks.

• THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.

• Any discounts, if offered, cannot be applied retroactively.

• Upon receipt of your requests and payment, a confirmation e-mail will be sent to you.

NEWSLETTER: You agree to be placed on the Killer Nashville mailing list to receive occasional updates, newsletters, and promotions from Killer Nashville, the Claymore Award, the Silver Falchion Award, and other Killer Nashville related programs.

BOOK SIGNING NOTE: The more flexible you are the greater your chance of being able to sign books. Every effort will be made to accommodate your schedule, but no guarantees apply. Registration also does not guarantee an opportunity to sign. Please understand that if this information is received after July 1st, we will have a progressively harder time ordering copies of your books to sign.

Filling out this form does not guarantee a book signing or a panel position. You will be notified before the conference of your panel position(s) and/or book signing time(s).

AUTHORS: Please include an announcement on your website that you will be appearing at Killer Nashville with a link to Killer Nashville. When panels and signing times are assigned, please include that information on your website as well so that your personal fan base will know when to see you specifically.

Consistent with other national conferences such as the New York MWA Symposium, all events may be taped and sold to raise money for future Killer Nashville events. Panelists’ recorded audio and visual appearances, including use of their voice, name, image, and likeness, are considered a charitable donation for the benefit and continuance of Killer Nashville. Regarding media appearances and coverage, all parties will seek to accommodate as many requests as possible. Final determination to be made by show producers and media editors.

By participating in any offering by Killer Nashville (i.e., conference, contest, catalog show, etc.), you agree you have read and understand everything contained herein.
I have read and agree to the Killer Nashville Terms of Agreement listed above *

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We look forward to seeing you at Killer Nashville 2022 (August 18-21, 2022)!
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2022 Killer Nashville Registration Form

2022 Killer Nashville Registration Form

Instructions for Agent Round Tables

2022 Agent/Editor Manuscript Critique Request

Signing Books at the Killer Nashville Bookstore

A few things you need to agree to:

Any Questions?