Adam Sydney, Bob Gebert, Judy Klass, Jule Selbo, Kaira Rouda, and Michael Cordell explore both the craft and the business of screenwriting. They talk through fundamentals like formatting and structure, then move into creative control, collaboration, and networking in the film industry. This session offers practical insight for writers who want to see their stories translated to the screen.
Book Banning: Does It Affect You?
Amy Denton, J.B. Manning, S. Lee Manning, and Syreeta Butler engage in a timely discussion on censorship and the writer’s role as a defender of free expression—examining how book banning impacts authors, readers, and the broader literary landscape.




