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2024 Agents & Editors Conference

June 21, 2024 - June 23, 2024

$150.00 – $569.00

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At this time, online registrations are closed. If you’d like to inquire about registration, please either email us at wlt@writersleague.org, or give us a call at 512-499-8914.

The 2024 Agents & Editors Conference (June 21-23) marks our 30th conference and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome more than 400 attendees, authors, and publishing professionals to Austin once again for one of the best conference experiences available to writers.

For a list of confirmed agents to date, click here.

For a list of confirmed editors to date, click here.

Rooms can be booked at the official conference hotel, the beautiful Hyatt Regency on Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas, here. The cut-off date to register under the group block is June 7, 2024.

At this time, there are no more consultations available for purchase. (Updated 6/13/24)

Registration for the 2024 Agents & Editors Conference includes the following:

  • Entry to all general and breakout sessions, Friday to Sunday
  • Entry to the pre-conference virtual Practice Makes Pitch Perfect presentation + Pitch Lab
  • Entry to the Opening Session with a top industry insider
  • Entry to the Friday and Saturday evening events
  • Entry to the Sunday Closing Luncheon (with RSVP)
  • One (1) one-on-one consultation with an agent or editor for all registrations purchased before April 2, 2024
  • Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday
  • Coffee breaks throughout the weekend

The following will be made available for separate purchase:

  • A ticket to the Saturday Keynote Luncheon 
  • A second one-on-one consultation with an agent or editor (pending availability)

This page details our registration rates. For additional details on the 2024 A&E Conference, including a look at the tentative schedule, visit the main conference page here.

WLT Members: If you don’t see the current Member rate, please be sure to log in to your account to purchase a ticket. If you are not a current WLT Member and would like to join today to take advantage of the member rate, you can learn more about WLT membership here.

 

Registration Rates 

December 13, 2023 – January 9, 2024:

  • $150 deposit for WLT Members 
  • $459 WLT Members

January 10, 2024 – April 1, 2024:

  • $479 WLT Members
  • $539 Non-Members
  • Registration includes a one-on-one consultation with an agent or editor.

April 2, 2024 – June 21, 2024, while seats remain: 

  • $509 WLT Members
  • $569 Non-Members
  • Beginning April 2, registration does not include a one-on-one consultation with an agent or editor. Consultations will be made available for individual purchase as space allows.

Before registering, please note our Refund Policy below.

WE’D ALSO LIKE TO THANK INPRINT, KIRKUS REVIEWS, AND THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF THIS PROGRAM.

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Refund Policy

All cancellations will incur a $50 cancellation fee. This refund policy applies to all full price registrations, not deposits. 

Through March 15, 2024: 100% refund available, minus the cancellation fee.

March 16 – April 30, 2024: 50% refund available for registration, minus the cancellation fee. There are no refunds for purchased consultations.  

After April 30, 2024: No refunds will be made (no exceptions), but registrants can transfer their registration to another person as long as advance notice is given to the Writers’ League of Texas. Registrants can only transfer their registration to this year’s conference to another person, not defer their registration to another year. If you wish to transfer your registration, please call the WLT at 512-499-8914 or email wlt@writersleague.org. 

Program Note:

The WLT reserves the right to change or cancel any speaker and/or session without notice.

All credit card transactions will incur a 4% handling fee. If you’d prefer to pay by check you can use this form and mail to: WLT, P.O. Box 14355, Austin, TX, 78704.

Before purchasing, please read all policies as noted below and on our Accessibility and Policies page.

If your browser has difficulty with our website store, or if you prefer to mail in a check, click here for a class registration form. The document provides instructions on where to mail it. If you prefer this option, please email wlt@writersleague.org with a copy of the form as well to ensure we add you to the class roster as soon as possible.

Expecting to see the member price, but it’s not appearing?

Confirm you are logged into your account first and foremost. The member price will only appear when you are logged into your account and have an active membership on file. If you are having trouble accessing your account, please email wlt@writersleague.org and explain the situation.

Class & Event Registration Policy

Once a purchase has been made, registrations are not refundable and cannot be transferred to a different class or event. No exceptions will be made. If you purchase a registration and then find you cannot attend the class or event, someone else can attend in your stead. Simply contact us at wlt@writersleague.org and let us know the name and contact information for the person who will be using the registration so that we can update the class or event roster.

Newsletter Opt In

By registering for this event, you opt in to receiving marketing communications from WLT. Your email will not be shared with any unrelated organizations or marketing groups. If you wish to unsubscribe from these communications, you may do so by hitting the unsubscribe button at the bottom of the emails.

Anti-Harassment Policy

The Writers’ League of Texas is dedicated to providing harassment-free spaces for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, age, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment in any form. Violating these rules may result in expulsion from WLT programs without a refund at the discretion of the WLT staff.

Harassment includes, but is not limited to:

  • Comments that reinforce social structures of domination (related to gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, age, or religion);
  • Sexual images not appropriate for the specific subject of the public discussion;
  • Deliberate intimidation or stalking;
  • Harassing photography or recording;
  • Sustained disruption of discussions or other events;
  • Unwelcome sexual attention;
  • Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behavior.

Enforcement
Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in harassing behavior, event organizers retain the right to take any actions to keep the event a welcoming environment for all participants. This includes warning the offender or expulsion from the event with no refund. Event organizers may take action to redress anything designed to, or with the clear impact of, disrupting the event or making the environment hostile for any participants. We expect participants to follow these rules during all events and event-related social activities.

Reporting
If someone makes you or anyone else feel unsafe or unwelcome, please report it as soon as possible. Reports can also be made via email at wlt@writersleague.org. We’ll handle any and all reports as respectfully as possible. You won’t be asked to confront anyone, and we won’t tell anyone who you are.

Accessibility Policy
Closed captioning is available for all online classes and special events.

The WLT is committed to making its programs & services accessible to all writers. Please contact us at wlt@writersleague.org or at 512-499-8914 for more information or to discuss accommodations you may need.

Credit Card Transaction Handling Fee Policy

All credit card transactions will incur a 4% handling fee. If you’d prefer to pay by check for membership, a class, or an event, you can use the provided forms on the membership or event pages and mail to: WLT, P.O. Box 14355, Austin, TX, 78704.

Texas Commission on the Arts

Writers’ League of Texas classes and workshops are also funded in part by the Texas Commission on the Arts – Investing in a Creative Texas. For more information, go to www.arts.texas.gov.

Details

  • Start: June 21, 2024
  • End: June 23, 2024
  • Cost: $150.00 – $569.00
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Venue

  • Hyatt Regency Austin on Lady Bird Lake
  • 208 Barton Springs Drive
    Austin, TX 78704 United States