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Eric Dixon published DFWCon 2026 Saturday-Only Registration in DFWCon 2026 Registration 2026-02-01 22:12:48 -0600
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Android Read Timer
The DFWWW Read Timer for Android is now available to members:
Click Here To Download And Install The Android Read TimerFeatures:
- Countdown for total time
- Countdown for read time
- Countdown for critiques
- Multifunction Start, Pause, Resume button
- First critique button, automatically sets critique time to 1 minute
- Second critique button, automatically sets critique time to 30 seconds
- The critique buttons can be pressed anytime during the read. This will end the read and start the associated critique.
- Reset button
- Plays a single bell at the end of read time and critique times
- Plays three bells at the end of critique session
- Runs in the background
- Can be controlled from the notification
Click Here To Download And Install The Android Read Timer
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Member Resources
Workshop Pamphlets:
Pamphlets for critiquing, monitoring, using the read timer, and information on the workshop and conference:
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DFWCon 2026 Pre-Con Registration
Welcome to the 2026 DFWCon Pre-Conference registrations page,
brought to you by DFWCon and the DFW Writes' Workshop.Our Pre-Con Interactive Workshop:
Pitch Perfect
Class Cost Attendee/Non-Attendee: $20Class Limit: 50Class Location: Hurst Convention CenterDate: Friday, October 2ndTime: Noon-3 pmDetails: Refreshments will be provided
Description:Come perfect your pitch Friday, October 2nd, before DFWCON 2026! Young adult authors, Katie Bernet and Dana Swift, will lead a speed-dating style pitch practice class alongside 10 agented members of the DFW Writers' Workshop. They will discuss best pitch practices for querying, pitching in person, and reviewing the differences. You will also have the opportunity to practice your pitch in person and receive feedback in real time. Katie and Dana have attended DFWCON for over ten years and were both agented at the conference. The beauty of this class is that you will have 10 agented members you can practice with, learn from, and keep asking questions throughout the rest of the conference! So, if you want an early start to community and learning best practices to pitch, this class is for you!All proceeds go directly into supporting the nonprofit, local DFW WRITERS' WORKSHOP.
Katie's Bio:Katie Bernet is the New York Times, USA Today, and #1 Indie bestselling author of “Beth Is Dead.” She’s an award-winning creative director and a long-standing member of the DFW Writers’ Workshop. As the oldest of three sisters, she’s a diehard fan of “Little Women.”
Dana's Bio:DANA SWIFT started making up fantasy worlds when she was eleven years old and hasn’t stopped since. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, where she earned degrees in English and Advertising. Dana currently lives in Austin, Texas with her husband and her two dogs whose antics inspired the dragons in her latest release, When Dealing With Dragons. Her debut, Cast in Firelight, and its sequel, Bound by Firelight, were published with Delacorte Press. You can learn more about Dana at www.danaswiftbooks.com.
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DFWCon 2026 Registration
Welcome to the 2026 DFWCon registration page, sponsored by the DFW Writers’ Workshop.
This year's conference is October 3th and 4th.Early Registration – February 13, 2025 thru March 14, 2026 - $424Regular Registration – March 15 thru September 20, 2026 - $449Regular One-Day Registration - February 13 thru September 20, 2026 - $250
Late Registration* – September 21 thru October 1, 2026 - $499 (two-day ticket) and $299 (one-day ticket)* NOTE: If you register after September 24 the only meal option available will be the regular meals. The Vegetarian and Gluten-Free meal options will not be available after September 24. We apologize for any inconvenience.
All prices include:
- One (1) complimentary pitch/consult session with a literary agent or editor
- Access to our many craft and business classes taught by industry professionals
- Access to our bookstore, vendors, and keynote presentation(s)
- Friday night pre-conference mixer
- Saturday night cocktail party
- Continental breakfast, lunch, and midday snacks
- Endless opportunities to network, learn and grow
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Eric Dixon posted about DFWWW 40th Anniversary Tickets on Facebook 2017-05-11 23:59:05 -0500Just got my ticket to the DFW Writers' Workshop 40th anniversary bash. Looking forward to seeing everyone there.
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Eric Dixon
Writer of Techno-thrillers and Murder Mysteries, electrical engineer, embedded programmer