
Indiepalooza 2019
Make this your year.
About Indiepalooza 2018


Speaker Sessions
Learn industry insights and best practices from some incredible Houston-area writers and speakers.

Breakout Sessions
Let your imagination run wild and collaborate with fellow writers. Get constructive feedback on your writing and learn from others in working sessions designed to improve your writing.

Connect with Others
Connection is at the heart of the entire event. Meet other writers and storytellers that share your interests and will support your success.
Featured Talks & Speakers
Mary Ann Faremouth
OPENING SPEAKER
Slaying the Dragon Inside of You


Patty Farmer
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
How to Leverage the Media for Writers
Fern Brady
Are You Ready to Publish Your Story?


Julie Maloney
Living the Writer’s Life in Today’s Market
Her debut novel, “A Matter of Chance,” will be published by She Writes Press in April 2018.
Sam Alexander
The Basics of Author Branding
He comes equipped with a variety of brand-building and marketing experience—from creating advertising campaigns for Sprint, MasterCard, and United Healthcare to working with celebrities like Steve Harvey and Colin Kaepernick on their brand strategies.
Sam earned a BS in Advertising from the University of Florida, and he actually enjoys assembling IKEA furniture. Really!

Additional Talks & Speakers

Sandy Lawrence
PR/Social Media 101 Panel Discussion

Aimee Ravichandran
PR/Social Media 101 Panel Discussion

Mike Kowis
What Every Author Should Know About Small Business Taxes

Andrew Richardson
Storytelling Through Song
His passion for ideas has led him into running workshops and creativity sessions in both the music and corporate world.

D. L. Young
DIY Novel Production

Melanie Bragg
Creating Mindsets for Success for Authors

Dorci Hill
Chakradance with Dorci: Healing Dance Therapy

Jessica Wilbanks
Practical Tips for Navigating the Two Streams of Creative Writing

Alan Bourgeois
Authors Revolution: Cost Effective Ways to Market Your Books

Ozeal Debastos
Podcasters’ Guide to Building Brand Authority
Topics & Presentations
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Creative writing
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Social media
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Getting published
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Marketing for authors
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Gain confidence as a writer
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How to hire a good editor
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Writing communities
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Screenwriting
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Blogging
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Author branding
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Podcasting
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Copyright/Trademarking
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Songwriting
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Small business and taxes
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Creating a successful mindset
Pricing & Registration
TIME UNTIL THE EVENT
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Nonmember Pricing
INTRO + SOCIAL
- Attend the opening session and networking event on Friday.
Saturday only
- Attend Saturday sessions, keynote, and breakout sessions.
Full Event
- Access to all sessions, speakers and events Friday and Saturday.
HWG Member Pricing
INTRO + SOCIAL
- Attend the opening session and networking event on Friday.
Saturday only
- Attend Saturday sessions, keynote, and breakout sessions.
Full Event
- Access to all sessions, speakers and events Friday and Saturday.
Event Schedule
Day 1 – Friday Evening, Oct 19
6:30PM
Check in & Onsite Registration
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Opening Session: Slaying the Dragons Inside of You
By Mary Ann Faremouth
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Network at Hotel Bar, Book Launch & Award Ceremony
Day 2 – Saturday, Oct 20
8:00am – 9:00am
Check in & Onsite Registration
9:00am – 10:00am
Keynote: How to Leverage Media for Writers
By Patty Farmer
10:15am – 12:30pm
Breakout Sessions, Creative Corner
1:30pm - 2:00pm
Breakout Sessions, Creative Corner
4:30pm - 5:00PM
Closing Session
Stay Tuned!
Story is powerful. It is the universal language that connects us and makes us feel. It can inspire us and change the way we think. It can transport us to incredible worlds, empower us and even help us through times of hardship. The world needs more stories. And it needs more authors like you. Come join us. Now is your time to write.