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This year’s pre-conference advanced class: Master the Art of Querying with Agent Kristin Nelson
Noted literary agent Kristin Nelson is joining us at this year’s DFW Writer’s Conference, June 9-10. That’s exciting news! And even more exciting is that she’ll be teaching a separate pre-conference master class starting June 8 to help fiction authors conquer a topic that strikes fear and dread into the heart of many a writer: Read more about This year’s pre-conference advanced class: Master the Art of Querying with Agent Kristin Nelson[…]
Angela Daniels wins #OwnVoices Scholarship Contest
Congratulations to Angela Daniels, the winner of the DFWCon #OwnVoices Scholarship Essay Contest! Angela was chosen from a field of strong writers with compelling writing samples and will receive free admission to this year’s conference. Here’s what Angela had to say about why she writes: “Writing sustains me. When I don’t know what to say, when I Read more about Angela Daniels wins #OwnVoices Scholarship Contest[…]
What to Expect at Your First Writers Conference
Is this your first conference ever? Congratulations! You’ve made a big step toward getting real about your craft. (Yes I am using all bitmoji for this article!) For many (looking at you, introverts) the thought of spending an entire weekend around a bunch of strangers can be absolutely somewhat terrifying intimidating. As a fellow introvert, let Read more about What to Expect at Your First Writers Conference[…]
DFWCon #OwnVoices Author Scholarship – Enter and you could win free admission!
DFWCon wants to extend a hand to diverse #OwnVoices authors who have a story to tell the world and are working to start or revitalize their writing career. If you can get to Hurst, Texas on June 9-10, 2018, apply for a chance at attending the conference free! At DFWCon, you’ll get to attend a variety Read more about DFWCon #OwnVoices Author Scholarship – Enter and you could win free admission![…]
Preliminary list of DFWCon classes released
We’re nearing completion of this year’s education program for DFWCon, June 9-10! This is a PARTIAL list of the classes we’ll have this year – about two-thirds of the entire program. We’ll be adding to the list. As you can see there are quite a few advanced-level topics this year, and several classes covering marketing Read more about Preliminary list of DFWCon classes released[…]
Hotel reservation information added to website
We’ve got two convenient and affordable hotel options for you this year! And they’re both within walking distance of the conference center. We recommend booking as early as possible. Check out our Venue and Hotels page.
Don’t miss April 1 deadline for WRiTE CLUB contest!
Tomorrow, April 1, is the submission deadline for DL Hammons’ WRiTE CLUB contest! We hope you’ve submitted your 500-word anonymous entry for this tournament-style competition, or you’re hard at work finishing it up! Here are contest requirements, prizes and schedule: http://bit.ly/2u7otvC. Winners will be announced at DFWCon, June 9-10. Good luck, writers!
Scott Westerfeld, esteemed YA science fiction author, is 2018 DFWCon keynote
DFWCon is delighted to announce that we’ve lined up an amazing keynote speaker for you this year: none other than Scott Westerfeld! Westerfeld is a highly acclaimed, bestselling young adult science fiction writer, author of the popular Uglies, Leviathan, and Zeroes novels. Other titles include Peeps and Afterworlds, and the graphic novel Spill Zone. He’s Read more about Scott Westerfeld, esteemed YA science fiction author, is 2018 DFWCon keynote[…]
Don’t miss this year’s WRiTE CLUB contest! Submission period ends April 1
DL Hammons’ beloved WRiTE CLUB contest is back for its seventh year! This is a great way to submit your work anonymously and have it read and critiqued in a Fight Club-inspired tournament-style competition. We’re proud to have DFWCon associated with this contest once again. Winners will be announced at the conference! We’re in the middle Read more about Don’t miss this year’s WRiTE CLUB contest! Submission period ends April 1[…]
DFWCon announces 2018 agent & editor lineup
Here’s our agent & editor lineup for this year’s DFWCon, June 9-10! Looking for newer agents actively building their client lists? We’ve got ‘em! Or maybe you’re looking for experienced agents who can share years of accumulated wisdom? We’ve got ‘em! And collectively, these industry professionals provide great coverage of a broad range of genres. Read more about DFWCon announces 2018 agent & editor lineup[…]