Navigating the New Publishing Landscape

Presented by: Bob Gussin | Jim Azevedo | Josh Kendall | Juliet Grames

Categories: Publishing,Literary Agents,Marketing

Literary agents discuss how publishing is evolving for both writers and readers. In this session, they answer common questions about what agents look for in manuscripts, how the submission process is changing, and the different publishing paths authors can consider as the industry continues to shift.

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Character or Plot: How They Work Together to Drive Story

What Agents and Editors Are Really Looking For

Making Characters That Linger in the Reader’s Mind

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