Amateur sleuths bring a unique perspective to mystery fiction. In this session, panelists discuss the challenges of writing everyday characters who become investigators, balancing long running series with fresh ideas, and using real world settings to create believable and engaging mysteries.
How Authors Really Make Money in Publishing
Literary agent Carly Watters of P.S. Literary breaks down the financial realities of traditional publishing. She explains how book deals work, what profit and loss statements really mean, how subsidiary rights function, and who pays for marketing and publicity. This...
