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Time to sign up for limited seating classes!
Enjoy These Amazing Workshops at DFWCon! Once you’ve registered for DFWCon June 22-23, you can sign up for limited seating classes! Most of our classes are open seating, but a small number of them do require advance signup. This year, in addition to our traditional Interactive Workshops, we’ve got three advanced level classes in human Read more about Time to sign up for limited seating classes![…]
Updated list of literary agents attending DFWCon
If you have registered to attend DFWCon, you can go to the signup form to choose your literary agent for a pitch or consultation. You get one free session with your conference registration. You will be asked to indicate your first, second and third choice of agent. This is in case we’re not able to place Read more about Updated list of literary agents attending DFWCon[…]
VOTING For WRiTE CLUB is Coming!
WRiTE CLUB bouts begin on Monday and it’s time to point the reasons for voting. #1 You will be supporting your fellow writers and providing valuable feedback. #2 YOU CAN WIN A PRIZE YOURSELF! The more bouts you vote on, the greater the likelihood of winning. #WRiTECLUBDFW https://t.co/Usj8VVr7Yr
Consultation or Pitch?
Several of our VIPs have offered to take consultations, as well as pitches, but how do you know which one applies to you? NO FINISHED MANUSCRIPT – You definitely want a consultation. If you try to pitch an unfinished manuscript (or worse, just an idea), there is a real chance that the VIP may start Read more about Consultation or Pitch?[…]
Pick a literary agent for your pitch session!
Pitch session signups for DFWCon, June 22-23 are here! If you have registered to attend DFWCon, you can go to the signup form to choose your literary agent for a pitch or consultation. You get one free session with your conference registration. You will be asked to indicate your first, second and third choice of Read more about Pick a literary agent for your pitch session![…]
DFWCon’s 2019 literary agent lineup
Here’s our current literary agent lineup! We might add a few more, but for now: Amelia Appel – Triada US Literary AgencyMargaret Bail – Fuse LiterarySavannah Brooks – Jennifer De Chiara Literary AgencyArielle Datz – Dunow, Carlson & Lerner Jennie Goloboy – Donald Maass Literary AgencyJennifer Grimaldi – Chalberg & SussmanErik Hane – Red Sofa LiteraryWeronika Read more about DFWCon’s 2019 literary agent lineup[…]
WRITE CLUB 2019!
Hey family! Write Club is back for its eight straight year! We’re working with our pal, DL Hammons again to bring you a fight you won’t forget! This year’s contest will run for eight weeks with the winner announced during the fabulous conference in Hurst, Texas taking place on June 22-23. As always, even though Read more about WRITE CLUB 2019![…]
The Writer magazine’s readers choose DFWCon as one of America’s best writing conferences!
The Writer magazine asked its readers to name the best writing conferences in America — one winner for each state. Thanks to your support, DFWCon was recognized in the magazine’s February issue as the best writing conference in Texas! All of us on the conference team are gobsmacked and thrilled that you think so highly Read more about The Writer magazine’s readers choose DFWCon as one of America’s best writing conferences![…]
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Chuck Wendig is DFWCon’s 2019 keynote speaker!
We’re delighted to announce that our 2019 keynote speaker will be Chuck Wendig, the noted science fiction and fantasy novelist, comic book author, screenwriter and popular blogger! Chuck’s books include the Atlanta Burns series, the Miriam Black series, the Heartland Trilogy, and the Star Wars: Aftermath trilogy. He’s also written two non-fiction books about the Read more about Chuck Wendig is DFWCon’s 2019 keynote speaker![…]