Authenticity is often what separates a good story from a convincing one. Moderated by Angela Greenman, Aliah Wright, John Bukowski, Mike Tucker, Randy Overbeck, and Sharon Butcher discuss how smart research choices bring precision, texture, and truth to both fiction and nonfiction. This session focuses on practical research techniques that help writers write with confidence while keeping stories vivid and grounded in reality.
Inside Publishing: Agents and Editors Talk Shop
This panel features a group of literary agents and editors. The panelists explain why they work in book publishing and the logistics of their professions, as well as discuss different book genres and audience.




