Call for Proposals on Writing Nonfiction: HippoCamp

HippoCamp’s programming is mostly for-attendees, by attendees! With the exception of keynotes, workshops and a few panels, our conference is built from the proposals YOU submit!

We’re enthusiastically inviting attendees who also are interested in being part of our speaker line-up to submit a breakout or flash session proposal for HippoCamp: A Conference for Creative Nonfiction Writers (Aug. 14-16, 2020).

PLEASE read the details below, in full, to find out what we're looking for in speakers and proposals. We'll only consider proposals that meet these requests.

Types of Proposals Accepted

Breakout Sessions in four tracks:
We’re looking for dynamic speakers and engaging, informative, practical 60-minute sessions that will give our attendees actionable takeaways. Breakout session presenters will receive a special presenter rate (about 60% off early-bird conference registration).

CREATE – craft topics related specifically to CNF, but which may apply to other genres (all levels or advanced)

SHARE – sessions related to publishing and promotion – getting your work out there

LIVE – sessions dedicated to living the writer’s life: how to balance writing with family and/or a job, how to make ends meet, etc.

SPECIAL TOPICS – sessions devoted to either a niche writing area, or bigger-picture topics related to writers today. (In 2019, these included writing about trauma, writing & parenting, and food writing)

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Lightning-Round (Flash!) presentation:

This fast-paced session features five to six 10-minute presentations by select attendees. For flash sessions, we're looking for people who are masters of filling a short time with lots of information. Flash session presenters will receive a special presenter rate (about 60% off early-bird conference registration).

SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL

Submission period is between Sept. 30 and Dec. 22, 2019
Sessions are reviewed and selected by the conference programming committee.
We’ll announce the line-up in late January before tickets go on sale in March.

To submit your proposal, through our Submittble form, you will need to have ready: title, abstract (100 words), short bio (50 words), and any applicable links or past conference highlights; you’ll also answer questions including why you’re a fit for HippoCamp (75 words), suggested skill-level and track (CREATE/SHARE/LIVE/TOPICS ), why your topic is relevant to CNF writers (50 words).

For more information on what we are seeking and to submit your proposal, go here.