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.
Inside the World of Private Investigators
What draws writers to the world of private investigators and professional investigations? In this panel, authors dig into the appeal of crime fiction outside official law enforcement, exploring the characters, power dynamics, and narrative freedom that define PI...




