Brandy Vallance Literary Agent & Author

January 2026 Fireside Zoom Chat & Invitation
2026-01-15 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Online
When next we meet, we will have “rung out the old.”
What new things will come?
Join me on the Fireside Chat and we’ll see where our conversation goes.
This time, I want to hear from YOU.
I would love it if you read something of yours at this meeting. Continuing with our theme of beauty and/or pain, or when you first started to write or what led you to it. Take us into the moment. Let us experience it with you. It would be an honor to listen. This can be fiction or nonfiction.
If this invitation scares you, you probably need to say yes!
I’ll also be reading something on this night so you won’t be alone.
New year, new you. Let’s do this.
To join the conversation go to the link below and join The Chain Breaker tier.
Patreon.com/brandyvallance
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The 2026 Online San Diego Writing Workshop: February 6-7, 2026
2026-02-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Online
Brandy Vallance will be taking pitch appointments at this online event.
After many successful past events in San Diego, Writing Day Workshops is excited to announce The 2026 Online San Diego Writing Workshop— a two-day online “How to Get Published” writing event February 6-7, 2026. (Writers are welcome to attend virtually from everywhere and anywhere.)
This writing event is a wonderful opportunity to get intense instruction over the course of two days, pitch a literary agent or editor (optional), get your questions answered, and more. Note that there are limited online “seats” at the event (200 total). All questions about the event regarding schedule, details and registration are answered below. Thank you for your interest in the 2026 Online San Diego Writing Workshop!
(ONLINE: Writing Day Workshops plans both in-person and virtual/online conferences. This 2026 SDWW is an Online Conference, February 6-7, 2026. Online events are easy and awesome, and the virtual events we’ve done thus far have received wonderful feedback.You do not have to be tech-savvy to do this, and understand we are keeping all aspects of a traditional in-person event, including one-on-one agent & editor pitching, which will now be done by Zoom or phone. Learn all details about what it means to have a writers conference online.)

Writing Away Refuge Zoom Pitch Retreat
2026-02-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Online
Workshop your pitch. Pitch the agent.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.writingawayrefuge.com/copy-of-writing-away-refuge-pitch-ret

Ready to meet your new writing community?
At Writing Away Refuge, we are all about support and helping you craft your best book and make solid industry connections. The focus of our virtual pitch retreat on February 7-8, 2026
is powerful story development and delivering a winning pitch.
We have workshops to help you perfect your craft and time allotted for practice pitch sessions as well.
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And, best of all, we have 12 literary agents ready to listen to your pitches!

You’ll spend the weekend in the comfort of your own home participating in workshops to make your book the best it can be, getting to know and connect with fellow writers, and pitching your completed book to agents if you’re at that level in your writing journey (we have special pricing if you only need the workshops but no agent pitches). The Writing Away Virtual Pitch Retreat has it all. During the virtual retreat, we will have author chats, drawings for incredible prizes (like free services, gift cards, and free memberships to Writing Away), and workshops by amazing industry professionals. Don’t miss out!
(You may register for the full retreat that includes agent pitches or for workshops only)
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**Please note that pitch sessions with agents are on a first come, first served basis and WILL fill up quickly.
It is best to register early and make your agent selections to ensure you receive your agent preferences. If a desired agent’s sessions fill, you will be allowed to submit a written query through our Writing Away Refuge portal that will be reviewed by those agents with priority. Thank you!**

South Carolina Writing Workshop (Charleston)
2026-03-07 09:30 - 17:00 | DoubleTree by Hilton Charleston Mount Pleasant, 1330 Stuart Engals Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, SC, 29464, United States
After coordinating many successful past events around the country (including one in SC), Writing Day Workshops is excited to announce The 2026 South Carolina Writing Workshop — a full-day in-person “How to Get Published” writing event in Charleston, SC on March 7, 2026.
This in-person writing event is a wonderful opportunity to get intense instruction over the course of one day, pitch a literary agent or editor (optional), get your questions answered, and more. Note that there are limited seats at the event (125 total). Thank you for your interest in the 2026 South Carolina Writing Workshop! We are very proud of our many success stories where attendees sign with agents following events — see our growing list of success stories here.
**** Brandy Vallance will be the facilitator of this conference.

Kansas City Writing Workshop
2026-03-14 09:00 - 17:00 | the Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City Plaza, 220 W 43rd St, Kansas City, MO 64111., 220 W 43rd St, Kansas City, MO, 64111, United States
After successful 2017, 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2024 events in Kansas City, Writing Day Workshops is excited to announce The 2026 Kansas City Writing Workshop — a full-day in-person “How to Get Published” writing event in Kansas City on March 14, 2026.
This writing event is a wonderful opportunity to get intense instruction over the course of one day, pitch a literary agent or editor (optional), get your questions answered, and more. Note that there are limited seats at the event (150 total). All questions about the event regarding schedule, details and registration are answered below. Thank you for your interest in the 2026 Kansas City Writing Workshop! We are very proud of our many success stories where attendees sign with agents following events — see our growing list of success stories here.
Brandy Vallance be facilitating and teaching at this conference. To register go to: https://kansaswritingworkshop.com

April 2026 Zoom Fireside Chat
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:00
🔥 Grab your favorite blanket, a cup of tea, and join me by the fire.
Zoom Fireside Chat
Thursday, April 23rd at 6 PM EST
This month we’re gathering for a cozy, intimate conversation filled with writing life, publishing insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and plenty of Q&A. Just some amazing writers who are just like you, and a crackling Zoom fire.
Patreon Chain Breaker members are warmly invited to attend the live Zoom. Can’t make it live? The recording will be available afterward.
👉 Join here: patreon.com/brandyvallance
I can’t wait to see your faces and chat with you all.
See you by the fire,
Brandy ✨

Atlanta Writers Conference Virtual Pitches
2026-05-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Online
I’ll be taking virtual pitches at the Atlanta Writer’s Conference on May 2, 2026. Here’s the link: https://atlantawritersconference.com

The 2026 Online Pittsburgh Writing Workshop: May 8-9, 2026
2026-05-09 08:00 - 17:00
Brandy Vallance will be taking pitch appointments at this online event.
After many successful Pittsburgh events, Writing Day Workshops is excited to announce The 2026 Online Pittsburgh Writing Workshop — a two-day online “How to Get Published” writing event May 8-9, 2026. (Writers are welcome to attend virtually from everywhere and anywhere.)
This writing event is a wonderful opportunity to get intense instruction over the course of one day, pitch a literary agent or editor (optional), get your questions answered, and more. Note that there are limited online “seats” at the event (200 total). All questions about the event regarding schedule, details and registration are answered below. Thank you for your interest in the 2026 Pittsburgh Writing Workshop!
(ONLINE: Writing Day Workshops plans both in-person and virtual/online conferences. The 2026 PWW is an Online Conference, May 8-9, 2026. Online events are easy and awesome, and the virtual events we’ve done thus far have received wonderful feedback.You do not have to be tech-savvy to do this, and understand we are keeping all aspects of a traditional in-person event, including one-on-one agent & editor pitching, which will now be done by Zoom or phone. Learn all details about what it means to have a writers conference online.)

The 2026 California Writing Workshop Get Your Writing Published: June 12-13, 2026
2026-06-13 08:00 - 17:00
Brandy Vallance will be taking pitch appointments at this online conference.
After successful previous events in California and around the country, Writing Day Workshops is excited to announce The 2026 California Writing Workshop — an online “How to Get Published” two-day writing event on June 12-13, 2026. (Writers are welcome to attend virtually from everywhere and anywhere.)
This writing event is a wonderful opportunity to get intense instruction over the course of one day, pitch a literary agent or editor (optional), get your questions answered, and more. Note that there are limited online “seats” at the event (200 total). All questions about the event regarding schedule, details and registration are answered below. Thank you for your interest in the 2026 California Writing Workshop!
(ONLINE: Writing Day Workshops plans both in-person and virtual/online conferences. The 2026 CWW is an Online Conference, on June 12-13. Online events are easy and awesome, and the virtual events we’ve done thus far have received wonderful feedback. You do not have to be tech-savvy to do this, and understand we are keeping all aspects of a traditional in-person event, including one-on-one agent & editor pitching, which will now be done by Zoom or phone. Learn all details about what it means to have a writers conference online.)

Realm Makers Conference & Expo
2026-06-24 - 2026-06-27 | St Louis Union Station, 1820 Market Street, St Louis, MO, 63103, United States
I’ll be taking pitches at the Realm Makers Conference in St. Louis on June 24-27, 2026. See you there!

The 2026 New England Writing Workshop Get Your Writing Published: July 24-25, 2026
2026-07-25 08:00 - 17:00
Brandy Vallance will be taking pitch appointments at this online conference.
After successful previous events in New England and around the country, Writing Day Workshops is excited to announce The 2026 New England Writing Workshop — an online “How to Get Published” writing event on July 24-25, 2026. (Writers are welcome to attend virtually from everywhere and anywhere.)
This writing event is a wonderful opportunity to get intense instruction over the course of one day, pitch a literary agent or editor (optional), get your questions answered, and more. Note that there are limited online “seats” at the event (200 total). All questions about the event regarding schedule, details and registration are answered below. Thank you for your interest in the 2026 New England Writing Workshop!
(ONLINE: Writing Day Workshops plans both in-person and virtual/online conferences. The 2026 NEWW is an Online Conference, on July 24-25. Online events are easy and awesome, and the virtual events we’ve done thus far have received wonderful feedback. You do not have to be tech-savvy to do this, and understand we are keeping all aspects of a traditional in-person event, including one-on-one agent & editor pitching, which will now be done by Zoom or phone. Learn all details about what it means to have a writers conference online.)
