Austin & Central Texas
A curated guide to book festivals, publishing conferences, and storytelling gatherings for authors, readers, illustrators, literary agents, editors, and publishers.
Explore organizer-published event editions below, from author conversations and publishing panels to film and television storytelling. Follow the official source for the latest program and participation information.
Independent community guide
These listings do not indicate an STA appearance, sponsorship, or partnership. Speaker and exhibitor availability must be confirmed with the organizer.
A weekend of author conversations, readings, book signings, and literary programming. Use the festival’s own schedule to choose sessions and confirm venues, access, and any ticket requirements.
View official organizer details for Texas Book Festival 2026 (opens in a new tab)A festival and conference centered on storytelling for the screen. The festival and individual conference sessions have different schedules; check the organizer’s program for panels, screenings, badges, and access.
View official organizer details for Austin Film Festival & Writers Conference 2026 (opens in a new tab)A gathering of television audiences and industry professionals with screenings and conversations about how stories reach the screen. Visit the organizer for the lineup, industry programming, and attendance information.
View official organizer details for ATX TV Festival 2027 (opens in a new tab)A conference focused on writing craft and the business of publishing, with agent and editor conversations and manuscript-pitch opportunities. These dates describe the 2026 edition; confirm future editions and participation opportunities with the organizer.
View official organizer details for Writers’ League of Texas Agents & Editors Conference 2026 (opens in a new tab)Send STA your audience, topic, proposed participants, dates, format, and venue. We welcome thoughtful proposals for literary conversations and collaborations.
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No. This is an independent community guide. A listed event does not establish that Storyteller Talent Agency, its agents, or its clients are appearing, exhibiting, sponsoring, or partnering with the organizer. Only explicitly confirmed STA appearances will be announced as such.
The organizer controls its program, applications, deadlines, tickets, and access. Follow the official event link to confirm the applicable process. Published event dates do not mean speaker, exhibitor, or pitch applications are open.
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Published by Storyteller Talent Agency · Reviewed November 4, 2026 · Editorial policy & corrections