This event is in the past.It took place on April 10, 2026 at Chapter 510 & the Dept. of Make / Believe.




Community Conversation with literary agent Maeve MacLysaght
Downtown Oakland
Peek behind the publishing curtain with literary agent Maeve MacLysaght. She'll share how she champions queer and BIPOC authors, then open the floor for your questions about breaking into the industry.
Literary agent talk
Publishing industry
Queer & BIPOC voices
Aspiring writers
Tips
✨"whimsically magical org harnessing the power of story"
🎯bring questions about querying, contracts, or breaking in
🏢cozy Swan's Market space with gender-neutral bathrooms
Community Conversation with literary agent Maeve MacLysaght
Downtown Oakland




Peek behind the publishing curtain with literary agent Maeve MacLysaght. She'll share how she champions queer and BIPOC authors, then open the floor for your questions about breaking into the industry.
Literary agent talk
Publishing industry
Queer & BIPOC voices
Aspiring writers
Tips
✨"whimsically magical org harnessing the power of story"
🎯bring questions about querying, contracts, or breaking in
🏢cozy Swan's Market space with gender-neutral bathrooms
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