If you want to be a part of our dedicated inner-circle of writers, this one’s for you. You must be a member to join.

The Business of Writers is a series for anyone serious about turning words into income. Learn how publishing really works: contracts, agents, rights, and money. You’ll walk away knowing how to protect your work, negotiate from strength, and actually get paid for the art you’ve fought to finish.

As part of your membership, we buy blocks of tickets to high-profile author talks—then give them away to you for free. Past outings have included Elizabeth Gilbert, Matthew McConaughey, Ryan Holiday, and more.

Finally, a book club for writers. Each month we read a classic novel or a book on craft—not just to talk about plot points, but to dissect how they're built.

Can you actually make a living from your art? Around our table, writers, chefs, musicians, and makers trade real stories of turning passion into profession.

Come meet other writers in Austin! Some are traditionally published authors. Others work in media, or write for magazines, and still others are doodlers and daydreamers trying to get back in touch with their creative side. Everyone’s welcome.