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.
Making Humor Work on the Page
Making readers laugh requires more than clever lines. Christine Mager Wevik, Dana Summers, Lane Stone, Lois Schmitt, Mary Dutta, and Robert Mangeot explore how humor works on the page through wit, irony, and character-driven comedy. This session focuses on timing,...
