“I’m often asked: ‘How do I create a voice that agents want?’ But at the heart of finding your voice is authenticity. It’s not about writing what you think agents want to read but finding the one agent who gets you and your book.” -Dana Murphy Every year, the Writers’
“Even if all you want to do is sit and write, these days you have to be prepared to engage with the public at large, and to take charge of your own book promotion.” -Eric Myers Every year, the Writers’ League of Texas brings a faculty of close to thirty
“Writing a fantastic book is important, but so is being able to talk about it with clarity, finding and connecting with its readers, and working well with others while upholding a vision for your career.” -Terra Chalberg Every year, the Writers’ League of Texas brings a faculty of close to
“A great idea is nothing without great execution. Great writing isn’t much without a great idea driving it forward.” -Susan Velazquez Every year, the Writers’ League of Texas brings a faculty of close to thirty agents, editors, and other industry professionals to Austin for its Agents & Editors Conference. As
“Plot points in fiction or narrative argument in nonfiction can be improved through editorial work, but the fundamentals of writing have to be there from the start.” -Kristina Moore Every year, the Writers’ League of Texas brings a faculty of close to thirty agents, editors, and other industry professionals to
“Read! Consider it research for your career.” -Arielle Datz Every year, the Writers’ League of Texas brings a faculty of close to thirty agents, editors, and other industry professionals to Austin for its Agents & Editors Conference. As we look ahead to the 25th Annual A&E Conference, taking place June 29–July
“Understanding your own commitment to writing and to your current manuscript will help you identify which agents to submit to and what questions to ask them when they get in touch and/or offer representation (and it will help prepare you to answer their questions!).” -Sharon Pelletier Every year, the Writers’
