There is no single path to publication anymore. Daniel J. Hale, Jaden Terrell, Lisa Wysocky, and Marilyn M. Fisher share firsthand experiences with hybrid publishing, self-publishing, small presses, and alternative distribution strategies. This session helps writers understand the strengths and tradeoffs of each option so they can choose a path that aligns with their goals, values, and audience.
Women in Transition: Writing Strength in Changing Times
Cara Black, Charlaine Harris, Ellen Hart, Jamie Freveletti, and Sara Paretsky discuss how they connect with their female protagonists. They explore the evolving challenges women face in fiction and how resilience, identity, and cultural change shape the characters...




