Writefest FAQ
WHERE DOES WRITEFEST TAKE PLACE?
The Writefest Workshop and weekend festival will take place online via zoom. Open Mics & Readings will take place in-person at locations in Houston.
WHAT IS WRITEFEST?
Writefest is a weekend writers festival in Houston, TX. It is hosted by Writespace, Houston's grassroots nonprofit literary arts center. The festival kicks off with Friday workshop and culminates in a weekend filled with panels and presentations by local and national writers, agents and book editors, literary journal editors of all genres, a literary journal and book fair free and open to the public, and a variety of free off-site events.
WHEN IS WRITEFEST?
Friday, April 29 - Sunday, May 1, 2022.
The Keynote and Friday workshop will take place on April 29, 2022 from 9 am - 2pm.
The Weekend conference will take place Saturday, April 30 - Sunday, May 1, 2022.
The free literary journal and book fair page will be up throughout the weekend.
Free events, readings, and open mics will happen in-person in locations throughout Houston.
The Keynote and Friday workshop will take place on April 29, 2022 from 9 am - 2pm.
The Weekend conference will take place Saturday, April 30 - Sunday, May 1, 2022.
The free literary journal and book fair page will be up throughout the weekend.
Free events, readings, and open mics will happen in-person in locations throughout Houston.
WHO IS WRITEFEST?
Writefest is hosted by Writespace, Houston's grassroots nonprofit literary arts organization founded by writers, for writers. At Writespace, we support writers of all genres, including writers of literary fiction, poetry, science-fiction, fantasy, mystery, young adult, and other genres. Through our weekly writing workshops led by some of Houston's finest writing teachers, we seek to give writers who can't afford to earn an MFA in Creative Writing the same high-quality training and mentorship opportunities available through MFA programs.
As well as offering regular weekly workshops, Writespace offers manuscript consultations, write-ins, readings and open mics, and private lessons for young writers. At Writespace, we plan to have such a positive impact on the local and the global writing community that great books that would not have been written will now be written.
As well as offering regular weekly workshops, Writespace offers manuscript consultations, write-ins, readings and open mics, and private lessons for young writers. At Writespace, we plan to have such a positive impact on the local and the global writing community that great books that would not have been written will now be written.
I’M A WRITER. HOW DO I PARTICIPATE?
There are three festival passes. The Full Pass gets you access to a four-hour workshop in the genre of your choice and access to our keynote and weekend festival with panels, presentations, and a book and literary journal fair. The Two Day Pass gets you access to the weekend events only. The One Day Pass allows you to attend Saturday or Sunday events.
Lastly, if you don’t have the cash to attend this year you can apply for one of the scholarships available or visit our off-site events which take place in the evenings and are free and open to the public.
Lastly, if you don’t have the cash to attend this year you can apply for one of the scholarships available or visit our off-site events which take place in the evenings and are free and open to the public.
I’M AN EDITOR OR AGENT. HOW DO I PARTICIPATE?
We are in the process of developing our 2022 schedule, so please send us an email if you are interested in presenting or securing a table.
I WORK FOR A NONPROFIT/BOOKSELLER/OTHER ORGANIZATION. HOW DO WE PARTICIPATE?
WHAT IS A Book and LITERARY JOURNAL FAIR?
Similar to events like AWP, our book and literary journal fair is a chance for writers and editors to meet. The 2022 Journal fair will be virtual. Publishers, literary journals, and local organizations will have links on the Journal Fair page of the website to sell merchandise and services. The fair is open to the public throughout the festival. To see a list of 2022 participating journals and publishers, click here.
I’m new to writing. Is this an event for me?
Writefest is meant for new writers! Our workshops are headed by instructors familiar with working with writers of all genres and experience levels. Much of our weekend programming will feature panels and presentations geared specifically to emerging, new writers who want to learn about the publication process.
I’m an old hand at this writing stuff. Is this an event for me?
Writefest is also beneficial for experienced writers. Maybe you’d like to register for a one-on-one session with an agent to explore new publication options. Maybe you’ve published novels but want to learn about short forms, or perhaps you just want to meet other writers and editors. Join us at a reading to hear local and not-so-local authors, or take a workshop to receive feedback on a work-in-progress or to start a new project. Our event is for you too!
How do I volunteer?
Contact information for volunteering is available here. Volunteers receive free access to our weekend programming and discounts on workshops, in exchange for arriving on time to set up, assisting during the festival, and attending two short meetings in the weeks preceding the festival.
Is there an Official Writefest Hotel?
Writefest is virtual for 2022. You may attend from the comfort of your home or a weekend retreat of your choice.
How do I access my virtual schedule?
When you register, you should receive an invite to the Sched website, where the schedule is hosted. There are zoom links to each event in Sched.
Tex Thompson presents at the 2017 HWG Agents and Editors Conference.
