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 session offers a clear, practical look at what writers need to understand to approach their careers as a business.
Building a Better Villain
Authors describe the basis for a good villain, writing female villains, and if there are villains readers do not want to read about.




