Sometimes the best story ideas come from experiences far outside the writing desk. In this session, authors share how their unique careers and professional backgrounds inspire characters, settings, conflicts, and plots, and how writers can turn real-world knowledge into compelling fiction.
How Publishing Really Works: From Manuscript to Market
Clay Stafford interviews Donna Bagdasarian, Jenna Young, Kathryn Knight, MaryGlenn McCombs, and Robbie Bryan about the full journey from manuscript to retail sales. This session offers a clear and realistic look at how the modern publishing industry operates and what...




