This year’s pre-conference master class is a special Novel Writing Seminar by New York Times bestselling author Bob Mayer! Join Bob on Friday, June 21 for an intensive four-hour workshop on writing the novel, beginning with the original idea and core conflict, developing plot and character, working with point of view, and pulling everything together Read more about Novel Writing Seminar by Bob Mayer, a DFWCon special event[…]
The full class list and schedule grid are now available at http://dfwcon.org/classes! We’ve got more than 70 sessions for you this year, covering writing craft, business, and promotion, for all experience levels. Most classes are open seating, but some do require advance signup, and you can do that at http://dfwcon2019workshops.eventbrite.com. We look forward to seeing Read more about Full class list and schedule published![…]
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![…]
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[…]
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
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?[…]
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![…]
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[…]
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 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![…]