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Texas Writes

About Texas Writes

Texas Writes

The Texas Writes program brings free half-day writing workshops for adult writers to small community libraries across the state.

The program includes:

  • Two craft of writing presentations
  • A moderated conversation on the writing process and the publishing side
  • Plenty of time for questions
  • PLUS refreshments (all at no cost to the library or attendees).

Supported by a grant from the Tocker Foundation, Texas Writes launched in 2013 with five visits to libraries in Central Texas. Over a decade later, the program has hosted close to 100 visits and reached countless writers across the state.

Communities visited include: Alpine, Atlanta, Bandera, Bridge City, Bulverde, Chico, Clyde, Crockett, Cross Plains, Decatur, Diboll, Dublin, George West, Iowa Park, Kaufman, Krum, Lake Dallas, Marathon, Marfa, Medina, Marble Falls, Mason, Onalaska, Palacios, Peñitas, Port Aransas, Pottsboro, Robstown, Salado, Wimberley, Wolfe City, Woodville, and many more. If you’d like to see your community added to this list, reach out to us at texaswriters@writersleague.org.

"We experienced the writer's world from our own local library! What a great honor to host published authors, exposing our patrons to the real people behind the works of fiction they love so much! Thank you for this program!!”
A’ndrea McAdamsPlains, TX
“We were thrilled to have such qualified speakers available in our small library.”
Mary MontgomeryBridge City, TX
“It was like the attendees received the nod – encouraging them to keep writing. The WLT program helped the attendees realize they should never measure their success against another writer. It’s all about the reader’s experience when reading your work. Every writers’ truth is different.”
Yasma HollandKaufman, TX
“Everyone I have spoken with loved the presenting authors and thought it was such a wonderful event. Some even spoke of how great an opportunity this was for the community and the surrounding area. Because of the event and the amount of interest from the community there is a movement to begin a Bosque County Writers Club. I wholeheartedly recommend the Writers’ League of Texas' Texas Writes program to any library that is looking to bring quality programming to their patrons.”
Lewis StansellClifton, TX
“The presenters were very well prepared and you could tell that they had a passion for writing and sharing that passion with others. I liked that there were a few writing exercises for the group to participate in as well. I enjoyed hearing how to incorporate the seasons and imagination into our writings, and felt that the group was able to take away some great ideas and practices to help with their writing. We are extremely grateful for the Texas Writes program and the wonderful authors that came to visit our small West Texas town. It was a great success, and a great encouragement to our patrons that have a passion for writing.”
J’Rae PinedaShallowater, TX
“We had a good group of aspiring writers. They found the presentations, advice and one-on-one contact with the presenters very helpful. I know of one attendee that traveled 80 miles to attend and she left very enthusiastic and wanting more.”
Don WetterauerAlpine, TX
“The topics and authors couldn't have been better suited to our audience. The two presentations, though very different, were equally engaging and informative. Both authors connected with and inspired the audience. We were thrilled to be chosen for a Texas Writes event, and it exceeded our expectations. The topics, authors, and presentations were engaging, informative, and inspiring. The feedback we received from participants was unanimously enthusiastic. Thank you for this opportunity!”
Melissa McDougallBuchanan Dam, TX
“We thoroughly enjoyed hosting Texas Writes. The Bandera Library received tons of great feedback. Thanks so much for offering this to our community!”
Mauri FaganBandera, TX
“The Texas Writes Workshop was of great value to our library. It helped promote a love for writing and those in attendance were able to gain knowledge that will be useful as they pursue a hobby of writing that they may be able to turn into a career.”
Pamela MillerBurkburnett, TX
“I think any library that can, should host TEXAS WRITES. The presenters were professional and helpful. Many of my patrons were delighted with the program and felt like it really helped them.”
Alison HarbourMedina, TX
“The Texas Writes Program is an excellent program that provided the opportunity for wonderful and professional authors to offer advice to aspiring writers in our community. It was a delight to hear them speak and I know several of our attendees learned many useful tips and got sound advice about the field and the craft of writing.”
Denice HerreraDecatur, TX

If you’re a library director interested in requesting a visit, or if you’re a published author interested in presenting with the Texas Writes program, please click on the appropriate application button below to submit your request, or email Becka Oliver at becka@writersleague.org for more information.

Application For Librarians
Application For Published Authors

Upcoming Texas Writes Events: