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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]