Noir authors and literary critics discuss the noir genre, how the setting can compliment or contrast between the dark tones of the novel, the genre’s avoidance of happy endings, and balancing gratuity and comedy in noir.
Inside the Author–Agent Partnership
Literary agent Amy Burkhardt explains how agents and authors work together throughout the publishing process. She discusses how agents discover new clients, how they support a writer’s career, and what helps build a successful long-term partnership.




