WANA 2025 Sponsorship Opportunities

About WANA 2025

he Writers Association of Northern Appalachia (WANA) Annual Conference is the premier literary gathering for writers, editors, and publishers who celebrate and elevate the voices of Northern Appalachia. Attendees come to connect, learn, and be inspired—making this a prime opportunity for meaningful brand exposure.

In 2025, the conference will be held in the spectacular Scottish Rite Cathedral in Wheeling, WV, a century-old building with unique and spacious rooms.

Conference Highlights

Keynote Speaker: Jan Beatty
Musical Guests: Sue Powers & Jeff Berman of Devilish Merry
Opening Performance: Women of Appalachia
20 Sessions + 16 Exhibitors
Cocktail Hour + Open Mic

Why Advertise?

Reach a targeted, passionate audience of cultural consumers
Collaborate with a respected regional literary movement
Support the arts and boost your brand visibility
Connect with Appalachian communities from PA, OH, MD, WV, NY, and beyond

The conference is easily accessible from several Northern Appalachian cities:

Frostburg, MD – 2 hours
Jamestown, NY – 3.5 hours
Pittsburgh, PA – 1 hour
Youngstown, OH – 1.5 hours
Morgantown, WV – 1 hour

Our Attendees

Writers, poets, editors, educators, & students
Literary journal readers & contributors
University & MFA programs
Independent publishers & booksellers
Artists, journalists, & cultural advocates

ADVERTISING PACKAGES
Click the links to buy your preferred package.

Conference Program (Print + Digital PDF)

Full-color print programs (8.5″ x 11″) will be distributed to every attendee and available for download on the WANA website.

Digital Visibility Packages

Promote your brand across WANA’s active online platforms before, during, and after the conference.

Basic Buzz (one social post) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25
Amplified Voice (two social posts + logo on website) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75
Literary Partner (three posts, logo on website, verbal mention at conference) . . . . $125

Special Event Sponsorships

All special event sponsors will have signs posted at their events, be verbally mentioned during opening remarks and throughout the conference, receive a half page ad in the conference program, three posts on social media, and your logo on our website.

Keynote Sponsor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1000
Live Music Sponsor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$750
Pastries and Coffee Sponsor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$600
Cocktail Hour Sponsor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $600

As always, we would love to work with you if you have other ideas. Reach out at clfisanick AT aol DOT com.