ThrillerFest XX - 2025: Programming Survey

Dear ITW Member:

As we plan the 20th anniversary of ThrillerFest, we would greatly appreciate your help on the kinds of panels and classes you'd like to see. Thank you so much for your time.

Warmly,
The ThrillerFest Team

What stage are you at in your writing career?

What stage are you at in your writing career? Pre-published Between one and five books published More than five novels published
What is your ITW membership level?

What is your ITW membership level? Active Member Associate Member Other
How many ThrillerFests have you attended?
Must be a number less than or equal to 19.
For each of the following areas, please think about past ThrillerFests and your recommendations for programming at future events.
Outlining / Plotting (How to approach, story ideation, research, etc.)

Outlining / Plotting (How to approach, story ideation, research, etc.) See Less Just Right See More Don't Know
Character Development (Creating characters, emotional arcs, etc.)

Character Development (Creating characters, emotional arcs, etc.) See Less Just Right See More Don't Know
Editing / Revision (How to approach, outside editing, self-editing, etc.)

Editing / Revision (How to approach, outside editing, self-editing, etc.) See Less Just Right See More Don't Know
Business (Securing an agent, the business of being an author)

Business (Securing an agent, the business of being an author) See Less Just Right See More Don't Know
Marketing (Social media, author promotion)

Marketing (Social media, author promotion) See Less Just Right See More Don't Know
Networking / Socializing

Networking / Socializing See Less Just Right See More Don't Know
Genre-specific programming (YA, psychological, legal, historical, etc.)

Genre-specific programming (YA, psychological, legal, historical, etc.) See Less Just Right See More Don't Know
Expert advice (FBI, CIA, police, medical professionals, etc.)

Expert advice (FBI, CIA, police, medical professionals, etc.) See Less Just Right See More Don't Know
Anything else to add or you'd like to see?
Please hit submit when finished, and thank you!

ThrillerFest XX - 2025: Programming Survey

ThrillerFest XX - 2025: Programming Survey

For each of the following areas, please think about past ThrillerFests and your recommendations for programming at future events.

Please hit submit when finished, and thank you!