BECOME A SPONSOR
Why Pikes Peak Writers
Celebrating 33 years of empowering authors and recognized as a Top 10 Writers Conference by Writer’s Digest, the Pikes Peak Writers Conference brings together 300+ attendees—60% of whom are new writers seeking tools, services, and trusted resources. Our 2027 approach focuses on community integration. We aren’t just selling booth space; we are facilitating meaningful relationships between our attendees and the companies that support their craft.
Sponsorship Opportunities for a Writer’s Digest Top 10 Writing Conference
Custom sponsorships give your brand targeted visibility during key conference moments • Build lasting relationships with attendees • Align your company with creativity and community engagement.
Returning Sponsor Loyalty Program
We value our long-standing relationships. All returning sponsors are eligible for a Loyalty Rate on Exhibitor and Premier packages if secured by 30 November 2026. Please contact us for your specific loyalty code.
Please note that ALL sponsorship packages, including a la carte and author/personal options will also include a public thank you during announcements.
Sponsorship packages do NOT include conference registration.
Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
Donations to auction – any item(s) from gift cards to products that your company would like to donate to be sold during the silent auction.
Provide door prizes – any item(s) from gift cards to products to coupons/discount codes that your company would like to donate as prizes to be given away in rooms during the conference.
Gold Package – Trailblazer – $2000
Silver Package plus:
- Sponsor video shared at least five times across social
- 10% discount for up to 3 attendees
- Featured shout-out during all three keynote meals and in an independent post conference thank you email
Silver Package – Spotlight Partner – $1200
Bronze Package plus:
- 30-minute workshop in our lounge
- Two additional social media features
- 10% discount for one attendee
- Featured shout-out during banquet keynote and in post conference thank you email
Bronze Package – Community Sponsor – $750
Copper Package plus:
- Newsletter & six total social media features to 10K+ followers and 2K+ subscribers before & after event
- Two opportunities to email attendees a promotional offer
- Staff your own table in our lounge with open office hour times**
Copper Package – Connection Partner – $400
Friends Package plus:
- Logo on digital products: app, website, newsletter
- One social media post to 10K+ followers before and after conference
- Opportunity to email attendees one promotional offer
- Recognition on centerpiece during banquet
Friend Package – Pen & Ink – $200
- Name listed on website and signage
- Group social media thank-you post
- Option to include item in attendee swag and display on the general sponsor’s table
Member Package – Friends – $100
- Must be PPW member
- Name listed on website and signage
- Group social media thank you post
- Option to include item in attendee swag and display on the general sponsor’s table
SPONSORSHIP TIERS
| Benefit | Premier ($1,800) | Exhibitor ($1,100) | Community ($500) | Individual ($250) |
| Physical Table | Yes (Corner/Priority) | Yes | Yes | No |
| Program Ad | Full Page | Half Page | Quarter Page | Logo Only |
| Meal Centerpieces | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Swag Bag | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Newsletter | Features + Logo | |||
| Passport | Included | Included | Included | N/A |
A La Carte Sponsorship Opportunities
Designed specifically for personal contributors or authors who would like to get their name out to our attendees!
Customize your presence to match your marketing goals:
- Badge/Lanyard Sponsorship ($625): High-visibility branding on all attendee badges.
- Coffee Break Sponsor ($600 per quarter share / $2,400 total): Sold in fourths to cover total coffee break costs, featuring exclusive signage and verbal recognition during your sponsored break block.
- Sched App Sponsorship ($500): Exclusive branding within the conference mobile app.
- Tote Bag Sponsorship ($450): Your logo alongside PPWC on attendee conference bags.
- Green Room Sponsor ($200): Branding and signage in the speaker/keynote prep lounge.
- Zeb’s Lounge Sponsor ($200): Dedicated branding and placement within Zeb’s Lounge.
Our Commitment: The Deliverables Report
We understand the importance of ROI. Every sponsor will receive a Sponsor Deliverables Report. This document tracks your purchased benefits and provides proof of delivery (e.g., links to newsletters, screenshots of social posts, or receipt confirmation), ensuring you always know the status of your investment.