University of Massachusetts Amherst

Writers Work

Writeres Work: making art, making a living hosts a rich array of professionals working in fields related to literary, book, and other arts, but distinct from academia. Showcasing the ways writers and other artists find careers in which to apply their skills, and the ways art lovers bring the arts into their lives, editors, publishers, librarians, booksellers, arts administrators and other professionals share how their careers and their love of literary and other arts intersect.

Join us as Donna Bagdasarian discusses the work and role of literary agents in contemporary publishing, industry trends, advocating for new writers, and the nuts and bolts of finding an agent and a publisher.

Directions & Parking

Goodell is located west of the campus pond and Old Chapel, and is easily identified by its portico with four white columns at the entrance. Public parking is available in the Campus Center parking garage or in Lot 32 across Mass. Ave. Handicapped parking is located on the north side of the building on Hicks Way.