ATLANTA WRITERS CONFERENCE
PRESENTED BY THE ATLANTA WRITERS CLUB
SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026
Westin Atlanta Airport Hotel
The 34th Atlanta Writers Conference offers two days of opportunities designed to help writers grow, connect, and move forward in publishing.
Meet with literary agents, editors, and coaches through critiques, pitch sessions, workshops, Q&A panels, free talks, and more. In-person conference experiences are available for all activities, with virtual options for select agent, editor, and coaching meetings.
Be sure to stop by the BookLogix table to meet our team, ask questions about printing and publishing, pick up free writer swag, stickers, and resources, and enter to win a free custom book cover design created by our professional design team.
Openings remain for many conference activities, so now is the time to register and reserve your spot.
For more information and to register, visit https://atlantawritersconference.com/the-conference/
AI FOR AUTHORS: WHAT HELPS, WHAT HURTS, AND WHAT ACTUALLY MATTERS
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026
1:45 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
GSU Dunwoody Campus, 2101 Womack Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338, Building NC auditorium and cafe
BookLogix is pleased to present this special session in partnership with the Atlanta Writers Club at their May meeting.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing publishing, but much of the conversation has created more confusion than clarity. Authors are hearing mixed messages, while publishers, retailers, and courts are still defining the rules in real time.
This practical, balanced session explores where AI may have limited value, where it can create real risk for authors, and how careless use can affect credibility, reader trust, retailer acceptance, and book sales. We’ll also discuss current legal developments, emerging industry standards, and practical ways writers can protect their work and publishing options.
This is not a tools demo or a pro-versus-anti AI debate. It is a clear-eyed conversation for authors who want to stay informed and make smart decisions in a rapidly changing landscape.
You’ll learn:
- The current state of AI in publishing
- Key legal and industry developments to watch
- How retailers and distributors are responding
- Common risks authors often overlook
- How to spot signs of AI-generated writing and imagery
- Practical ways to protect your work, rights, and future opportunities
For more information, visit: https://atlantawritersclub.org/meetings-workshops/
AI IS HERE, NOW WHAT?: AUTHORS IN THE AGE OF AI
SUMMER SERIES PRESENTED BY BOOKLOGIX
10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (see summer lineup below for all dates)
BookLogix, 1264 Old Alpharetta Road, Alpharetta, GA 30005 (IN-PERSON ONLY)
Publishing is shifting fast. Artificial intelligence is changing how books are written, marketed, sold, and evaluated—and many authors are left sorting through hype, fear, and conflicting advice.
This four-part summer series gives writers something rare: clear, practical conversations rooted in the real world of publishing.
Join us for coffee, networking, expert-led sessions, live Q&A, and an optional behind-the-scenes tour of BookLogix’s production facility to see how books are professionally made.
Whether you are traditionally publishing, self-publishing, or still writing your first book, these sessions will help you make smarter decisions and protect your future as an author.
What to Expect Each Session
10:00 a.m. Coffee & Networking
10:30 a.m. Featured Talk + Live Q&A
12:00 p.m. Optional Facility Tour
More than a lecture. This is a chance to connect with other writers, ask real questions, and gain insider perspective on an industry in transition.
Summer Lineup
June 13, 2026
AI for Authors: What Helps, What Hurts, and What Actually Matters
AI is everywhere—but what is genuinely useful, what creates risk, and what should authors avoid entirely? This candid opening session cuts through noise and gives writers a grounded understanding of where things stand now.
July 18, 2026
AI and Book Sales: Visibility, Trust, Retailers & Reader Perception
Can AI hurt your sales? Will readers care? Are retailers paying attention? This timely session explores discoverability, credibility, platform policies, and the growing role trust plays in buying decisions.
August 15, 2026
Protecting Your Book in the Age of AI: Rights, Contracts, Disclosure & Creative Protection
From contracts to copyright concerns, disclosure language to content misuse, authors need to think defensively. Learn practical ways to protect your work, rights, and publishing options.
September 12, 2026
Panel of Peers: Real Questions. Real Concerns. Real Answers About AI and Publishing
A live panel featuring authors, publishers, designers, editors, and industry voices with different perspectives on AI. Honest discussion. Smart debate. Real answers.
Why Attend
- Understand what is changing in publishing
- Protect your book, brand, and rights
- Ask direct questions in a live setting
- Network with serious writers and industry professionals
- See how books are produced behind the scenes
- Make better publishing decisions with confidence
Seats Will Be Limited
Each session is free to attend, but capacity is limited based on room setup and available seating in our event space.
To ensure a quality experience for guests, advance registration is required, and tickets will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis until each session reaches capacity.
To Register for the AI Summer Series, click here.
FORSYTH WRITER’S CLUB MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026
10:00 a.m.-12 p.m.
BookLogix, 1264 Old Alpharetta Road, Alpharetta, GA 30005 (IN-PERSON ONLY)
Writers of Forsyth — this one’s for you!
Looking for a local writing community that actually helps you grow? The Forsyth Writers Group brings together authors from across North Georgia to share work, exchange feedback, network, and connect with fellow writers who understand the publishing journey.
Hosted at BookLogix, these monthly meetings offer a welcoming, creative space inside a real publishing and printing facility. Whether you’re writing your first manuscript or preparing to publish, come meet other local writers and be part of the community.
BookLogix is excited to once again be part of the annual Decatur Book Festival! Visit our booth to talk to one of our consultants about book printing and publishing!
For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BJx2s9tQA/.
DECATUR BOOK FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026
Downtown Decatur, GA (IN-PERSON ONLY)
BookLogix is excited to once again be part of the annual Decatur Book Festival! Visit our booth to talk to one of our consultants about book printing and publishing!