Write Now Podcast at the Writers' Colony
Since opening its doors to writers in 2000, The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow has made a lasting impact on the arts and literary communities providing uninterrupted residency time for novice and accomplished writers of all genres, including culinary, composers, and artists, without discrimination. Our podcast features some of the over 1,400 writers from 48 states and 12 countries who have stayed at The Writers' Colony, and it delves into their lives and what writing means to them.
Write Now Podcast at the Writers' Colony
Clay Turner Discusses Pitching to Agents and Publishers in NYC
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A native Arkansan, Clay Turner earned a B.A. in political science with a minor in Spanish at Arkansas State University as well as a Master’s at the University of Arkansas. After studying abroad in Spain, Clay realized he wanted to write a book that captured the contrast of the gay experience between the American South and Europe. He attended the New York Write to Pitch Conference in 2024 and ThrillerFest in 2025, where American Gay was requested by multiple agents and editors. Clay lives in New York City.