Bryan Gruel, David Hewson, Reed Farrel Coleman, and S. J. Rozan reflect on their personal and creative responses to the events of September 11. They discuss how writers can approach terrorism and tragedy with care, honesty, and emotional truth while honoring the human experience behind the history.
What Agents and Editors Are Really Looking For
Elaine Ash and Gretchen Stelter explain what agents and editors truly look for in authors and manuscripts. They offer insight into professionalism, market readiness, voice, and the qualities that help a submission stand out in today’s publishing world.




