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!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Grandpa Bar - Coffee & Cocktails, 1501 Herman Street, Nashville, United States
USD 55.20












