Writers’ League Celebrates “Texas Independents” statewide throughout March 2017; next stop, March 16, BookPeople (Austin)

In March 2017 the Writers’ League of Texas will partner with some of the state’s greatest Independents—in conjunction with Texas Independence Day—to host a series of free and open events throughout the month of March in communities across the state.

These panel discussions (featuring authors and experts and including time for questions and networking) will focus on the great opportunities that Texas has to offer, from independent presses, to journals, to bookstores, and beyond, while also answering writers’ burning questions about the publishing process, submitting to agents, catching the eye of an editor, and more.

“Celebrating Texas Independents: Our Great Literary State’s Independent Presses, Journals, Bookstores & More” launched March 2 at Odessa College in Odessa, moderated by WLT executive director Becka Oliver and featuring panelists Will Evans, founder and president of Deep Vellum Books and Cinestate; Kay Ellington, publisher of Lone Star Literary Life; and Mark Johnson, editor of the Concho River Review.

The panel discussion in San Antonio will be held at The Twig Book Shop Mon., March 6 at 6 pm, featuring distinguished panelists including Kelly Grey Carlisle, editor of the creative nonfiction journal ; Bryce Milligan, owner of Wings Press; and Tom Payton, director at Trinity University Press. RSVPs are suggested, but not required. Light refreshments served.

Details for all programs may be found here.

(Information from organization’s website

(From organization’s press release)

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