Writing Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror in Austin

How local authors who work beyond the world we know meet, connect, and launch themselves into the business

"...and horror could meet and polish their craft via workshops led by their fellow writers from the local scene...."

July 14, 2017 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Writing by Degrees

The Unfolding Now

"...And he does have one. As head of screenwriting for the University of Texas at Austin's Radio-Television-Film (RTF)..."

Jan. 29, 1999 Screens Feature by Jay Hardwig

Writing Austin's Lives

"...I got connected to Writing Austin's Lives without even meaning to, by taking Carton's..."

July 4, 2003 Features Feature by Abe Louise Young

A Way Back to Tenderness

Writing workshops serve Austin's aging and their caregivers

"...But there is always poetry. In a series of writing workshops that culminated this winter, Badgerdog, a program of..."

Dec. 27, 2013 Arts Feature by Amy Gentry

A Portrait of the Artist as a Grad Student

Chronicle reviewer David Garza uses Tom Grimes' new history of the Iowa Writers' Workshop to question whether creative writing can be taught.

"...American poetry? And if she had sat through weekly writing workshops and pursued a Master's in Fine Arts (MFA)..."

Oct. 22, 1999 Books Feature by David Garza

Letters @ 3AM

No class can cultivate what a writer most needs, the gift I call the 'talent of the room'

"...to the Lower Practices of Higher Education Concerning Creative Writing and Literature."..."

May 25, 2007 Column by Michael Ventura

Ben Fountain's Coming to San Marcos

Mayor's Book Club author joins TSU English Department

"...to 2016 as the University Endowed Chair in Creative Writing...."

April 22, 2013 Books Post

Public Notice: In Defense of Pedophilia

CM Don Zimmerman embarks on a new crusade

"...interested applicants are encouraged to attend one of the workshops scheduled in July. See guidelines and applications at the..."

July 3, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Postscripts

AWL Workshops

"...Writers' League (AWL) is now taking registrations for spring workshops and classes. Among the offerings: On April 5, author..."

March 28, 1997 Books Column

A Generation Gets to Talking

Literacy program the Austin Bat Cave anthologizes the words of local high schoolers

"...And year-round, kids congregate at the center for creative writing workshops – on topics as diverse as hip-hop poetry,..."

Feb. 19, 2010 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

Postscripts

"...Registration has begun for three 10-week writing workshops sponsored by the Austin Writers' League. All three..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Books Column by Clay Smith

Changes in the Local Lit Landscape

Clay Smith departs Texas Book Festival, APLFF adopts Badgerdog

"...The answer, it appears, was to incorporate Badgerdog's well-regarded writing workshops and camps into APLF...."

Nov. 1, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Attendance Records

Jenna Carrens' AISD outreach via the CD release

"...aspects of producing and releasing an album. From lyric writing exercises to screen printing lessons, these students' efforts culminate..."

May 11, 2012 Music Post by Zoe Cordes Selbin

Summer Camp Guide

"...and compose music (and write lyrics), while also studying playwriting, stage movement, and performance. Ages 6-10. May 30-June 2...."

April 28, 2006 Features Feature by Nora Ankrum

Michelle Tea Brings Her Latest Book to UT

Iconic queer memoirist reflects on her past and future writing career

"...Michelle Tea, our patron saint of queer, feminist writing, has penned everything from cult classics like Valencia and..."

Oct. 24, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

"Drawing Lines: Explorations of Place"

The final exhibit of this public art project shows how every district in Austin has had artists working for it

"...a voice can we be for you?'" He held writing workshops for youth to share their thoughts through poetry,..."

April 1, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Push! Push!

Austin Bat Cave thisclose to Kickstarter goal

"...To call the Austin Bat Cave a writing and tutorial center for kids is technically accurate but..."

Nov. 9, 2011 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

The Road to Urinetown

Composer Mark Hollmann on the show's creation and success

"...issue in the time since you and Greg were writing about this. Does Urinetown seem a little more prophetic..."

Aug. 30, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

2005 Kids Summer Camps

An annotated list of several places where kids could be going this summer to enjoy physically and mentally invigorating activities

"...few) for the 5-13 set, intensive acting, comedy, and writing workshops for kids ages 14 and older, and half-days..."

April 29, 2005 Features Feature

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

"...On WritingA Memoir of the Craft..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Books Review by Marion Winik

Absolutely Confabulous

Austin Public Library's New Fiction Confab focuses on buzz over brawn

"...four of the seven featured authors will teach free creative-writing workshops for different age groups at branch libraries...."

April 18, 2014 Arts Feature by Amy Gentry

So Fab

New Fiction Confab snags Ben Marcus, Heidi Julavits, and more

"...the annual event combines readings, Q&As, panel discussions, and workshops in one whirlwind day at the Downtown Faulk Library..."

March 28, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

The Austin Songwriters Group Symposium Returns With Country Hitmakers

Including Russell Sutton, who got his start at the gathering

"...Russell Sutton was working a job at Dell and writing songs on the side. The Austin native had grown..."

Jan. 7, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Letters At 3AM: Karen Holden's This Music

This Music, Karen Holden's new poetry collection, expresses the connection between the self and the world

"...being, even more indefinable than the rest of us. Writing a unique meld of purist and demotic Greek, obsessed..."

Sept. 5, 2014 Column by Michael Ventura

Texas Teen Book Festival

James Dashner, Oliver headline 2014 YA hullabaloo

"...Scott Westerfield will give a special presentation on the writing process and National Novel Writing Month. A.S. King and..."

Aug. 27, 2014 Books Post by Robert Faires

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I am writing to thank Rachel Proctor May for her article on..."

May 27, 2005 Column

The Living Library

Grassroots historians team up with local agencies to bring past and future history to light

"...Project in Interpreting the Texas Past and Carton with Writing Austin's Lives. The programs share a common goal of..."

July 4, 2003 Features Feature by Abe Louise Young

Movies, Theatre, Trivia, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Art and culture abound

"...more than 30 years, Austin Film Festival has provided screenwriting enthusiasts a front-row seat to the finest talents working..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Public Notice: While the Cats Were Away

The stakeholders play

"...work: This summer, APL is hosting a series of writing workshops called Have Your Voice Heard, with The Challenger..."

Aug. 7, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Texas Book Festival 2013

Oct. 28, 2013. 36 photos.

"...questions about their process, their influences, their experiences with writing workshops, and their "collections of stories that are full..."

Oct. 29, 2013 Photo Gallery

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