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Managing Your Agent Relationship Training
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In this 70-minute private training, Bethany Hegedus walks you through the most common questions authors have after signing with an agent—and how to navigate this new chapter with clarity, professionalism, and power.
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Industry Engagement Day
February 28, 2026
online event
Our first-ever Pitch and Play: Industry Engagement Day was an incredible online event where several faculty agents signed folks and offered R&Rs in their 1:1s, fulfilling the event mission to get writers their YES or NO in real time. That was in 2023, and it’s only grown from there!
Replay available
April 2026
Live Events & Webinars
The Mechanics of Writing with Literary Agent Michelle Witte
Being comfortable with the basics of writing mechanics is essential for any author, but it is especially important when writing books for younger audiences.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Webinar
The Mechanics of Writing with Literary Agent Michelle Witte
Being comfortable with the basics of writing mechanics is essential for any author, but it is especially important when writing books for younger audiences.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Webinar
Replay available
SUB OPP
may 2026
Live Events & Webinars
Crafting Picture Book Manuscripts Agents and Editors Can't Resist with Agent Paula Weiman
Literary Agent Paula Weiman will talk about the craft of writing picture books, and how to ensure your picture book text catches the eye of an agent or editor.
Thursday, may 21, 2026
webinar
Submission Opportunity
june 2026
Live Events & Webinars
Wednesday's Child is Full of Woe: The Rise of Dark Escapist Fiction with Agent Ellen Goff
A webinar on the rise of horror, gothic, dystopian, and other darker escapist fiction on the recent publishing landscape, from the viewpoint and experience of both a literary agent and a speculative fiction author.
Wednesday, june 3, 2026
Webinar
Submission Opportunity
From First Page to Offer: Writing a Manuscript Agents and Editors Can't Resist
A webinar from a former Random House marketer turned agent that will show you what gets--and keeps--the industry's attention!
Wednesday, june 10, 2026
Webinar
Submission Opportunity
Panel by Panel: Writing Graphic Novels for Young Readers
A webinar for anyone looking for insight into writing graphic novels, how visual storytelling actually works, and how your manuscript stands up to market expectations.
Wednesday, june 18, 2026
Webinar
Submission Opportunity
JULY 2026
Live Events & Webinars
From Dull to Dazzling: Symbolism with Jessica Vitalis
Captivate your readers with indelible images and deep emotional connections by mastering the use of symbolism.
