Applications due: September 6, 2024

Please read the guidelines below before submitting the application form.

What is Lit Crawl?
Lit Crawl features dynamic literary programming, readings, and interactive literary games with top-notch national and local writers—throughout a single night, and is a part of Texas Book Festival’s programming.

When is Lit Crawl?
The 14th Annual Lit Crawl will take place on the evening of  Saturday, November 16, 2024, at the end of day one of the Texas Book Festival. Past crawls have occurred in the Red River Cultural District, East Sixth Street, and East Cesar Chavez. We are currently scouting and securing venues for 2024.

Who can apply for Lit Craw?
We accept submissions from literary organizations, writing groups, reading series, and publications. Just as Texas Book Festival seeks to feature an excellent and diverse mix of literature for all visitors and participating authors, Lit Crawl is committed to encouraging diversity in the literary world and promoting as wide a range of writers as possible.

Details:
• Programs typically run about 45 minutes long.
• Lit Crawl readings are on the short side (5 to 8 minutes per author).
• All submissions will receive an automatic reply, and if your event is selected, you will receive another response by the end of September.
• Your help is needed in promoting your event. This includes but is not limited to inviting folks through newsletters and social media platforms.
• Organizers and participants may take part in one Lit Crawl event. If your organization is hosting an event, you will not be able to read at or be part of the programming of another event. Feel free, however, to attend other events.
• If you’re a returning organization and have been hosting a particular event with us for several years, we encourage you to apply this year with a new concept or format.

Thanks again for letting us know about your organization and its literary efforts!