So, you’ve finally typed “The End,” but now you’re staring at your manuscript thinking, “Now what?” Welcome to the terrifying, glorious world of publishing! Whether you’re wondering if you need a literary agent to survive, how self-publishing works without losing your mind, or why your query letter hasn’t started a bidding war yet, we’ve got you covered. This panel is all about demystifying the path from your hard drive to a bookstore shelf without all the stuffy jargon. Let’s figure out how to get your story out into the wild!

Attendees will learn to:

• Compare the messy realities of traditional, hybrid, and independent publishing.
• Master the art of writing a query letter that actually gets read.
• Strategize your launch plan to help your book find its perfect readers.