2008 Agents and Editors Conference

The 2008 Agents and Editors Conference will be held June 20-22, 2008, at the Austin Sheraton Hotel. Remember that the 2007 Conference was a sell-out, so register now. Check back regularly for updated announcements about the conference. See Agents and Editors bios, Registration information, Pre-Conference Pitching Workshops, a list of Conference Presenters, Lodging, and Marketing opportunities. Have questions? Check out the Conference FAQs. Read a conference success story!

Agents and Editors

Agents and Editors Bios

Keynote Speaker

Sara Nelson
Publishers Weekly, Editor-in-Chief
Author of So Many Books, So Little Time: A Year of Passionate Reading (Putnam, 2003)

Presenters

Chuck Sambuchino
Guide to Literary Agents, Editor
Screenwriter's and Playwright's Market, Editor
Writer's Market, Assistant Editor

Pre-Conference Pitching Workshops

The 2008 Conference features four Pre-Conference Pitch Workshops taught by an agent or editor. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn how to pitch your manuscript or non-fiction book proposal from an experienced veteran of the publishing industry. The pre-conference workshops are scheduled for Friday, June 20, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM, and will take place at the Austin Sheraton Hotel, 701 East 11th St., Austin.

Pre-Conference Pitching Workshops and instructors

Registration

Members: $309
Nonmembers: $354

Register online with credit card, Paypal or Google Checkout, or pay by check (fill out a form and mail it to our office). For more information, call 512.499.8914.

Refund Policy:
December 22 - February 29: 50% refund available.
March 1 - June 20: No refunds made.

Frequently Asked Questions - Conference FAQs

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Lodging

Conference headquarters will be the Austin Shearton Hotel, 701 East 11th Street, Austin. A limited number of rooms have been reserved for conference participants at the special rates of $129 for single rooms, $149 for double rooms. To qualify for these rates, conference participants must make reservations by Wednesday, May 28, 2008. For reservations, call 512.478.111. Identify yourself as a participant in the Writers' League of Texas conference.

Marketing Opportunities

Contact John Pipkin for more information on the following conference marketing opportunities.

Sponsorships: Click here. Prices: $1,000 - $5,000.
Exhibition spaces: Promote your services and wares face-to-face with conference registrants. Price: $300.
Program advertising: Choose from display or classified advertising in the conference program. Prices: $49 - $289.
Tote-bag insertions: Include marketing materials in tote bags distributed to all conference registrants. Price: $50