Aspiring authors can meet with publishers at HOMEGROWN 2026 to pitch their work, manuscripts, or ideas and recieve honest, professional, actionable feedback.

Pitch sessions are limited to 20 minutes and RSVP is required via the form below.

Publishers sitting down with HOMEGROWN 2026 attendees represent Dogwood Press, River Road Press, and Cool Dog Publishing.

Authors seeking to pitch their work are also encouraged to join Johnnie Bernhard’s HOMEGROWN 2026 session called "Navigating the Publishing Industry." This interactive presentation will provide a guide for query writing and tips on successful pitching.