“Independent booksellers, publishers, and magazines provide a way for the public to discover literature and local communities so that they can be part of a bigger dialogue on culture and art.” -Matthew Limpede In conjunction with Texas Independence Day, we’re partnering with some of the state’s greatest Independents to host
“One of the unique aspects of the Texas literary landscape is the overwhelming support that writers and others in the book community here provide to one another.” -Colleen Devine Ellis In conjunction with Texas Independence Day, we’re partnering with some of the state’s greatest Independents to host a series of
In conjunction with Texas Independence Day, we’re partnering with some of the state’s greatest Independents to host a series of free and open events across the state throughout the month of March. These panel discussions will focus on the great opportunities for writers and readers that Texas has to offer,
“The literary landscape springs from the Texas soil and expands to bring the world to Texas as well, and that’s awesome.” -Will Evans Texas has a thriving literary scene. Are you taking full advantage of the opportunities in your own state, especially in your own backyard? In conjunction with Texas
Texas has a thriving literary scene. Are you taking full advantage of the opportunities in your own state, especially in your own backyard? In conjunction with Texas Independence Day, we’re partnering with some of the state’s greatest Independents to host a series of free and open events across the state
“Although I am proud to publish good writing by any writer, it always pleases me a little bit more to be able to do that for emerging writers–the folks who maybe have never published or are just starting to publish.” -R. Mark Jackson Texas has a thriving literary scene. Are
“At Lone Star Literary Life, I am most proud that we shine a spotlight on the world of voices in Texas. In our coverage, we strive for diversity in ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, geography, rural versus urban, academic authors versus self-taught writers; topics–from literary fiction to bodice rippers to
“To read stories and hear voices that represent all the richness of the human experience is simply a matter of seeing our world truthfully, seeing our truths in it, and having others see them, too.” —Natalia Sylvester Every year, the Texas Book Festival (Nov 5-6, 2016—this weekend!) brings more than 40,000
The Writers’ League greatly appreciates the support of its community members. Every so often we give our Community Members the opportunity to write a guest blog post on Scribe. This week, we’re featuring The Writing Barn. Operated by Bethany Hegedus, (author of Between Us Baxters, Truth with a Capital T, and mostly recently,
Have a question for our Google guru? Email us at wlt@writersleague.org with “Asked & Answered” in the subject line. Dear Asked and Answered, Every night I lie awake worrying that someone will steal my manuscript, get it published, make the Bestsellers’ List, and become a literary icon. As if
