Access to Agents: How Literary Agents Help Authors Get Published

Ready to take your book to the next level? Wondering how to land a literary agent or what they actually do for their authors? Join WriterFest Founder Ami McConnell and a panel of literary agents for an exclusive conversation about the agent-author relationship and the publishing process.

You’ll learn:
✅ What agents look for in a manuscript
✅ How they pitch and sell books to publishers
✅ The role they play in shaping an author’s career
✅ Practical tips for writers seeking representation

Whether you’re writing fiction, nonfiction, or your first book, this event will give you insider knowledge and actionable steps to move forward in your publishing journey.

Perfect for:

• Aspiring authors
• Writers seeking representation
• Anyone curious about the publishing industry

Note: This is not an opportunity to query agents. Rather, come meet them and learn about what they're looking for, and you may be invited to reach out after the event.

This event includes:

• Happy hour beverages (alcohol and NA options available)
• Opportunity to meet literary agents in attendance
• Opportunity to network and bounce ideas off of peers
• A relaxing environment in a private residence

Attending agents besides Ami:

• Ami McConnell, AMLA
• Sara Wigal, AMLA
• Mary Elizabeth Colton, AMLA
• More to be announced!