Log in, sit down, write. It’s that easy. In 2022, the WLT will host two write-ins every month, January through December. These will be 3-hour sessions on Zoom (video off, audio off). No speaker or presentation, but your friendly WLT staff will welcome you at the start and will check back in at the end. … Continue reading 2022 Write-In April 2
$49 for Members $109 for Non-Members All registrants will have access to the class recording for one month. This class is a part of the "Memoir Essentials" Class Package. Starting a memoir and looking for strategies for generating material and finding structure? The most haunting memoirs aren’t just autobiographies. Instead, they pivot on a subject … Continue reading “Memoir 101: Everything You Need to Know to (Finally) Start Your Memoir” with Jessica Wilbanks
If you'd like to register for this event, head over to BookPeople's event registration page. CLICK HERE. See you there! We're thrilled to partner with BookPeople to celebrate the publication of Reyna Grande's newest novel, A Ballad of Love and Glory. Join us on Saturday, April 2 at BookPeople in Austin, Texas at 7pm CDT for … Continue reading BookPeople Presents: A Ballad of Love and Glory: Reyna Grande & Sam Babiak In Conversation
$49 for Members $109 for Non-Members All registrants will have access to the class recording for one month. Are you ready to dive into all things poetry forms? When someone asks what a poem is, often the answer has to do with line breaks, stanzas, and more things indicative of form. All poems are wildly … Continue reading “Poetic Mechanics: All About Form” with KB
Texas Writes is a statewide program that brings accomplished authors to rural libraries for a half day of presentations and panel discussions focused on the craft of writing. Our Kaufman, TX event features Sarah Hepola presenting "Everybody Has A Story: Writing the Personal" and Kathleen Kent presenting "Criminal Minds: The Elements of Crime Writing". We'll … Continue reading Texas Writes in Kaufman, TX
Log in, sit down, write. It’s that easy. In 2022, the WLT will host two write-ins every month, January through December. These will be 3-hour sessions on Zoom (video off, audio off). No speaker or presentation, but your friendly WLT staff will welcome you at the start and will check back in at the end. … Continue reading 2022 Write-In April 12
$49 for Members $109 for Non-Members All registrants will have access to the class recording for one month. This class is a part of the "Memoir Essentials" Class Package. Sometimes, moving outside yourself is the hardest part. Stepping outside of your story and connecting it to larger universal themes is one of the most difficult … Continue reading “From Unique to Universal: Making Your Personal Narratives Resonate with Readers” with Jasminne Mendez
The path to publication looks different for everyone. In April, we want to take some time to dive into the self-publishing experience. Join us as we hear from three authors on why they chose to self-publish, why and how it's worked for them, and more. Buy our panelists books and support indie bookstores! You can … Continue reading April Third Thursday: “Doing It Yourself: The Self-Publishing Experience”
Texas Writes is a statewide program that brings accomplished authors to rural libraries for a half day of presentations and panel discussions focused on the craft of writing. Our Iowa Park, TX event features Alex Temblador presenting "Crafting Your Character" and A. Kendra Greene presenting "Everyday Objects". We'll start at 10:00 AM CDT with our … Continue reading Texas Writes in Iowa Park, TX
$49 for Members $109 for Non-Members All registrants will have access to the class recording for one month. The best methods for releasing a self-published book change radically every year. Whether you are working on your very first book or are about to launch your latest title, in this class we will review: Changes in … Continue reading “Launch to Success: Self Publishing in 2022” with Deanna Roy
Please note: This is a member's only event. Only WLT members will be able to RSVP for the live event and submit questions. Join us for a conversation with Sindya Bhanoo, author of the critically acclaimed short story collection "Seeking Fortune Elsewhere," as we discuss everything you need to know about getting published in journals … Continue reading Ask Us Anything: “Getting Published: Submitting to Journals & Magazines”
$49 for Members $109 for Non-Members All registrants will have access to the class recording for one month. This class is a part of the "Memoir Essentials" Class Package. When writing memoir, it’s essential to explore how character development contributes to a compelling narrative. This class will provide multiple opportunities for participants to consider how … Continue reading “Character Development in Memoir: How to Deepen the Story” with Charlotte Gullick
