One Page Salon (called “the best literary evening in town” by the Austin American-Statesman) is the brainchild of novelist, screenwriter, and comedian Owen Egerton. Four outstanding writers (who have all participated in WLT programs in the past year) will read one page from a work in progress.

During the course of the evening, writers will read a single page from a work in progress (goodbye, literary readings that go on and on and on) and answer three questions from the hosts (hello, witty banter with the incomparable Owen Egerton). Midway through, there’s a break for eating (tacos!), drinking (the cash bar will have beer, soda, and more), and talking (this. is. the. best. part.).

One person from the audience will have the opportunity to read one page of their work. If you’re interested, bring the page and grab a lottery ticket when you arrive. Also coming back, by popular demand, the One Sentence Salon (what?? How can there be so much fun had in one night??  Impossible!)

FINALLY, if all of this awesomeness isn’t enough to entice you, the Writers’ League will be making a special announcement: The Bess Whitehead Scott Creative Writing Scholarship is returning home! Starting in 2019, the WLT will once again administer this award in honor of a true Texas treasure, Bess Whitehead Scott. We’ll take a few minutes during the One Page event to recognize and thank the wonderful volunteers who have supported Bess’s legacy for so many years (if you’re one of those people, we hope you’ll join us!) and to share details about the new award. Bess’s book, You Meet Such Interesting People, will be available for a suggested donation, with the proceeds going to support the scholarships in her name.

Come for the tacos and beer, stay for the sneak peek at some terrific writings-in-progress from some awesome writers, and maybe make a donation to the Bess Whitehead Scott Scholarship Fund on your way out the door…