As literary professionals with decades of experience, we have always held to the belief that we would maintain the highest standards in business, in relationships, and in the work we represent. So in 2004 when we formed the agency and it came to selecting a name, August seemed fitting because of any national literature the Augustan age is considered the period of its utmost excellence and refinement.
The expression originated with the reign of Augustus Caesar, who fostered the golden age of Roman literature. Since then the name has been ascribed to subsequent eras of great prosperity in artistic writing, including the reign of Louis XIV, known as the Augustan age of French literature, and that of Queen Anne, widely regarded as the Augustan age of English literature.
The August Agency is founded on many of the same principles Augustus set in place to facilitate a stimulating venue where distinguished writers could flourish. As writers ourselves we wanted our clients to have more than just a salesman for their book - because we firmly believe we should be, among other things, an author's ultimate advocate, anchor, arbitrator, and advisor.
WRITERS CONFERENCES
All writers need people who believe in them and nurture them. Conferences are the best place to make those connections. To give back to the writing community we accept as many invitations as we possibly can to attend conferences - giving talks, teaching workshops, and listening to pitches in one-on-ones. After all, three-quarters of our clients met us first at a writers conference.
Browse through listings of hundreds of writers conferences and workshops of all sizes and types across the U.S., Canada, and even overseas:
Join us October 18-21, 2012 in Surrey, British Columbia, for one of our favorites:
The Surrey International Writers Conference. Simply put, it rocks!
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