4–5 Oct 2026 · Hurst, Texas, US

DFWCon 2026

DFWCon 2026 is the 18th annual Dallas/Fort Worth Writers Conference organized by the DFW Writers' Workshop. It is a multi-day writers' conference offering dozens of classes, panels and workshops, opportunities to pitch to literary agents and editors, agent pitch sessions, keynote speakers, readings with feedback, and weekend networking aimed at writers at all levels and across genres seeking traditional or indie publishing guidance.

Dates
4–5 Oct 2026
Venue
Hurst Conference Center
Location
Hurst, Texas, US
Frequency
Annual
Audience
Trade
Duration
2 days
Scale
Small
Visitors
300Fact
literaturepublishing
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About DFWCon 2026

DFWCon 2026 is a trade fair for the literature and publishing industries, taking place in Hurst, Texas, United States. The 2026 edition runs 4–5 Oct 2026 at Hurst Conference Center. It brings together 300 visitors (organizer-confirmed).

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Venue

Hurst Conference Center

76054 Hurst, Texas, Texas, US

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Frequently asked questions

When is DFWCon 2026?
DFWCon 2026 runs 4–5 Oct 2026 at Hurst Conference Center.
Where is DFWCon 2026 held?
DFWCon 2026 is held at Hurst Conference Center in Hurst, Texas, United States.

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