Adults

  • Panel Discussion: The Business of Writing

    Panel Discussion: The Business of Writing

    Writing a great book is only half the battle; navigating the industry is the other. In “The Business of Writing,” we strip away the mystery and talk shop about the real-world side of a literary career. Ever wondered if you really need an agent, how book advances work, or if self-publishing is the right…

  • Panel: Advice from Published Authors (Ask Me Anything)

    Panel: Advice from Published Authors (Ask Me Anything)

    Ever wonder what it’s actually like to hold your own book in your hands? Join us for a super casual, open-floor panel where local and visiting authors pull back the curtain on the writing life. Whether you are curious about how to beat major writer’s block, wondering how to find a literary agent, or…

  • Craft Talk: Doing Crimes and Misdemeanors: Writing Mystery and Thrillers

    Uncover the essential elements of suspense in “Doing Crimes and Misdemeanors: Writing Mystery and Thrillers.” This craft talk deconstructs the architecture of high-stakes crime fiction, examining the pacing and narrative twists that define bestsellers like The Fury by Alex Michaelides and First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston. Whether you are drafting a locked-room mystery…