Elaine Ash and Gretchen Stelter explain what agents and editors truly look for in authors and manuscripts. They offer insight into professionalism, market readiness, voice, and the qualities that help a submission stand out in today’s publishing world.
Understanding Today’s YA Market
Moderated by Lisa Malice, Desiree Brown, Holly McClure, Kimberly Dana, Sharon Marchisello, and Sheila Sobel discuss the evolving YA market. They talk about what draws them to the genre and how writers can craft stories that reflect the interests and realities of...




