Why do some characters have to die? In this candid panel, authors unpack the creative and emotional decisions behind killing off characters. They explore how death shapes story, raises stakes, and serves theme, while discussing when a character’s death strengthens a narrative and when it risks losing the reader.
How Publishing Really Works from Manuscript to Market (Part 2 of 2)
Clay Stafford continues his conversation with Donna Bagdasarian, Jenna Young, Kathryn Knight, MaryGlenn McCombs, and Robbie Bryan, following a book’s path from manuscript to marketplace. The discussion explores what authors need to understand about the inner workings...




