Emerging Writer Happy Hour

The Authors Guild and Electric Literature invite you to a happy hour to introduce our new Emerging Writer Membership

The Author’s Guild, America’s oldest and largest writers’ organization, is partnering with Electric Literature to celebrate the launch of their new Emerging Writer Membership.

Open to all writers looking to actively publish their work, the membership will help you navigate the complicated literary scene by providing necessary information and facilitating communal connections.

Please join us on October 7 in Brooklyn for complimentary drinks and snacks, and the chance to mingle with our wonderful hosts, as well as writers, agents, editors, and Authors Guild members.

The evening is hosted by:

Kathleen Alcott, author of Infinite Home
Megan Lynch, Editorial Director, Ecco (HarperCollins Publishers)
Kirby Kim, Literary Agent, Janklow & Nesbit Associates
Katie Kitamura, author of Gone to the Forest

Emerging Writer Happy Hour
Presented by the Authors Guild and Electric Literature
Friday, October 7, 6 to 8PM
Powerhouse
28 Adams Street, Brooklyn NY

RSVPs are appreciated: RSVP@authorsguild.org

Left: Katie Kitamura and her novel Gone to the Forest. Right: Megan Lynch of Ecco.
Left: Kirby Kim of Janklow and Nesbit. Right: Kathleen Alcott and her novel Infinite Home

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