TBR Nuts & Bolts

  • Saturday, January 16th, 2027

    • 8:00am: Doors open @ University Hall. Coffee stations available. Book-browsing courtesy of Porter Square Books and our sponsors and exhibitors.

    • 9:00am-12:30pm: Morning Writing & Publishing Sessions

    • 12:30pm-1:45pm: Lunch Break. You may preorder a boxed lunch when you register for the conference ($20), bring your own, or enjoy the many sushi, ramen, and other great eateries in the building and surrounding neighborhood.

    • 1:45-4:15pm: Afternoon Writing & Publishing Sessions

    • 4:15pm-5:45pm: Cocktail Hour and Book Signing @ the Lunder Arts Center next door to the main venue

    • 5:15-7:00pm: Restorative break! Feel free to get dinner on your own, though pizza will be available at the after-party.

    • 8:00-11:00pm: “One For the Books” After-Party @ Sacco’s Bowl Haven in Davis Square. Doors open at 8:00pm. Pizza, libations, partying, bowling & general merriment to follow

    Sunday, January 17th, 2027

    • 8:00am: "The Sevens at Eight": 7am Novelist Write-In

    • 9:30am - 1:00pm: Sunday Writing & Publishing Sessions

    • 1:00pm: TBR 2027 concludes…see you in 2028!

  • Lesley University Hall
    1815 Massachusetts Av    e.
    Cambridge, MA 02140

  • Public Transit: The conference venue is just a 1-minute walk from the Porter Square MBTA subway station on the Red Line (called “the T” by locals). We recommend using this! There are also several bus lines that stop at Porter Square; see MBTA.com to find the route best for you.

    Driving: For those driving, you can park in the lot behind University Hall, and receive a special $11/day rate for TBR attendees. Navigate to 23 Roseland Street on Google Maps, and take a ticket from the kiosk when entering the lot. Then head inside to the TBR registration desk to pick up your conference materials. When you’re ready to pay for parking, go to the Public Safety desk in the lobby of University Hall, and show your TBR lanyard badge to receive your $11 special rate.

  • After you’ve taken a look at the schedule, you can click the button on the schedule page that says “reserve now” to buy your ticket(s). Ready to sign up now? Just click here!

  • TBR Conference

    • Early Bird tickets – register by October 25th, 2026: $315 Saturday Only / $395 Full Weekend

    • Regular Bird tickets – register by January 4th, 2026: $375 Saturday Only / $499 Full Weekend

    • Late Bird tickets – register by January 15th, 2027: $430 Saturday Only / $590 Full Weekend

    Publishing Matchmaker

    The Publishing Matchmaker program is for registered conference attendees only, and requires an additional fee of $195 per meeting. You may purchase as many meetings as you wish.

    Boxed Lunches

    Boxed lunches are optional and available for preorder for $20.

    One For the Books After Party

    • $25 for TBR Attendees

    • $35 for general public

    Includes admission and one drink ticket.

  • After a day of learning and discussing and networking, we cut loose. Join us for a fabulous after-party of writers, authors, publishing folks, and more at Sacco’s Bowl Haven and American Flatbread in Davis Square. Bowling, drinks, pizza, and merriment await!

    8-11pm

    1 drink ticket included with each admission of $25 for conference-goers, $35 for party-only folks.

    Sacco’s is a 3-minute walk from the Davis Square MBTA station, and about a 15-min walk from the TBR conference venue. On-street parking is usually fairly easy in the evenings.

  • You may cancel your TBR ticket by Saturday, January 9th, 2027, and receive a full refund minus a $75 processing fee, or a full credit for future use. Starting January 10th, we cannot issue refunds or credits.

    You may cancel agent meeting(s) by December 4, 2026, and receive a full refund or credit for future use. Starting December 5th, we cannot issue agent meeting refunds or credits.

    Weather

    Yes, we know TBR is happening in January, and inclement weather is a risk. TBR is scheduled to take place rain, snow, or shine. Every effort will be made to hold the event as planned, regardless of weather conditions.

    In the event that severe weather or other circumstances beyond the control of the organizers (including but not limited to natural disasters, government restrictions, or acts of God) make it unsafe or impossible to proceed with the event:

    • The event will be canceled.

    • Because this is a one weekend event with no opportunity to reschedule, all ticket sales are non-refundable after January 10th, 2027.

    • If the event is canceled due to such circumstances, the organizers will not be liable for issuing refunds, reimbursements, or covering any additional expenses incurred by ticket holders (such as travel or accommodation).

    By purchasing a ticket, attendees acknowledge and accept this no-refund policy in the case of weather-related or other force majeure cancellations.