Authors discuss what we can and should be thinking about while building systems of justice into our speculative worlds.

Read more about Writing Speculative Justice (sponsored by L.E. grabowski)

Join experienced creators and editors and discover new graphic novel authors and learn about the possibilities of this vital medium.

Read more about Beyond Superheroes: Indie Science Fiction Graphic Novel Showcase (sponsored by Robert Stadnick)

Writers discuss what experiencing a real worldwide pandemic has taught them about crafting speculative worlds.

Read more about What Sheltering-In Teaches Us About Our Speculative Worlds (Sponsored by Uncanny)

Authors and editors discuss what makes a first line successful at a craft level, breaking down their favorites and sharing their own strategies.

Read more about Crafting the First Line (Sponsored by Plottr)

Experienced authors and editors discuss how the middle grade and young adult markets shifted due to COVID-19 and how they stay agile as the rules begin to shift.

Read more about How Quarantine Has Changed the Middle Grade and Young Adult Markets (Sponsored by Candlewick press)

Editors discuss how they approach pitching books featuring marginalized identities and non-western inspired worlds in acquisition meetings to marketing and sales teams that might fear they are not “commercial enough.”

Read more about Taking Marginalization to Acquisitions (sponsored by Liminal Fiction)

Experienced freelance editors give insights on how writers and publishing professionals can set up their own businesses in editorial.

Read more about Hanging up Your Shingle: How to Start in Freelance Editorial (Sponsored by podium audio)

Authors and editors discuss why they choose to publish with a small press rather than a “Big 5” house, including the ups and downs.

Read more about Thinking Big, Publishing Small (sponsored by liminal Fiction)

Authors and agents discuss healthy strategies for maintaining a good business relationship—and how to know when it’s time to move on.

Read more about Maintaining A Good Relationship With Your Agent (sponsored by Tor)

Authors of middle grade and young adult science fiction discuss craft and career strategies to make this often hard-to-sell category more appealing to gatekeepers.

Read more about Middle Grade and Young Adult Literature… in Spaaaaace! (sponsored by 4theWords)