Navigating the New Publishing Landscape

Literary agents discuss how publishing is evolving for both writers and readers. In this session, they answer common questions about what agents look for in manuscripts, how the submission process is changing, and the different publishing paths authors can consider as the industry continues to shift.

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Writing YA

Writing YA

This panel discussion focused on young adult (YA) literature. The panelists explored what defines YA beyond protagonist age, including themes of agency, family dynamics, fitting in, and first experiences.

What Literary Agents Really Do and Why They Matter

What Literary Agents Really Do and Why They Matter

Jill Marr offers an insider’s perspective on the role of literary agents. She explains how agents find clients, what they look for in submissions, and how authors can build strong, lasting partnerships. Her guidance offers clear and practical insight for writers...

Building Dialogue

Building Dialogue

Roger Johns moderates a panel of authors about dialogue, discussing how they write it and the specific dialects and wording for their characters. Each author provides insights into the unique linguistic choices they made for their characters.