Literary agents and editors pull back the curtain on the book business. In this session, they discuss what kinds of books they are actively looking for, how the industry is shifting, and the hard-earned lessons they’ve learned along the way. A must-listen for writers who want a clearer view of the publishing landscape.
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This continuation of the writing workshop offers deeper feedback and discussion as writers share their work and receive guidance from experienced panelists. The focus remains on refining craft, strengthening structure, and improving overall storytelling.
Heywood Gould gives writing tips on chapter endings, originality, visual/narrative elements, and settling. He advises writers to write novels over screenplays if they are trying to adapt to film because novels are easier for executives to read.