“When the rejections come (because they will) don’t let them stop you. Persistence and patience aren’t just nice qualities to have in this industry, they’re essential.” —Elizabeth Copps, Confluence Literary Agency
“I always ask writers if they want to write a book or if they want to publish one – one is a matter of hard work and discipline, and the other launches you into small-scale entrepreneurship.” —Clare Mao, Sanford J. Greenburger Associates
“Make sure your book has narrative momentum – something to keep us turning the pages.” —Jade Wong-Baxter, Frances Goldin Literary Agency
This page details our registration rates for the 2026 Agents & Editors Conference. For additional details on the 2026 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
Sam Babiak at Aevitas Creative Management introduces a new way to pull back the proverbial curtain in publishing.
$35 for Members $45 for Non-Members Registration for the live presentation is now closed. The recording is available for purchase by our members until December 31, 2025. Become a WLT member here. NOTE: If you are registered for the Agents Symposium package, you are already registered for this event and DO
$35 for Members $45 for Non-Members Registration for the live presentation is now closed. The recording is available for purchase by our members until December 31, 2025. Become a WLT member here. NOTE: If you are registered for the Agents Symposium package, you are already registered for this event and
$35 for Members $45 for Non-Members NOTE: If you are registered for the Agents Symposium package, you are already registered for this event and DO NOT need to purchase a ticket via this page. The 2025 Agents Symposium is a curated year-long experience that brings writers into a virtual space
$35 for Members $45 for Non-Members PLEASE NOTE: This presentation has been rescheduled from August 23, 2025. PLEASE ALSO NOTE: If you are registered for the Agents Symposium package, you are already registered for this event and DO NOT need to purchase a ticket via this page. The 2025 Agents
$35 for Members $45 for Non-Members NOTE: If you are registered for the Agents Symposium package, you are already registered for this event and DO NOT need to purchase a ticket via this page. The 2025 Agents Symposium is a curated year-long experience that brings writers into a virtual space
