So you’re pitching to an agent or editor at DFWCon this year. What an exciting moment! What a nervous moment! What should you expect? What should you bring? What should you wear? So many questions. Never fear, we have some answers for you! Do I have to do a pitch session? Nope. Totally optional. And Read more about Your pitch session survival guide![…]
You can now view the DFWCon schedule and list of class descriptions. We hope you like the class selection! They cover a broad range of writing-related topics and there’s something for people at all skill and experience levels. We’ve even got business classes, covering topics like contracts and working with an agent or editor effectively. Read more about Class schedule and how to sign up for limited-seating workshops[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]