WriterFest Series: Access to Agents—Get Your Book Published

Wed Apr 01 2026 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm UTC-05:00

Grandpa Bar - Coffee & Cocktails | Nashville

Ami McConnell
Publisher/HostAmi McConnell
WriterFest  Series: Access to Agents\u2014Get Your Book Published
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Join WriterFest Founder Ami McConnell and her literary agent friends to learn expert advice on representation and publishing success.
About this Event

Join us for a WriterFest Series Event!

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:

  • Opportunity to meet literary agents in attendance
  • Opportunity to network and bounce ideas off of peers
  • Live music
  • 2 drink tickets

Attending agents:

  • Ami McConnell, AMLA
  • Sara Wigal, AMLA
  • Mary Elizabeth Colton, AMLA
  • Danielle Marshall, Jane Rotrosen Agency (and special projects at AMLA)
  • Mytecia Myles, Embolden Media
  • More to be announced!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Grandpa Bar - Coffee & Cocktails, 1501 Herman Street, Nashville, United States

Tickets

USD 55.20

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