Slice’s seventh annual writers’ conference will draw more than 130 agents, authors, editors, and publishing pros. Our panels and workshops will cover topics from the craft of writing (plotting, dialogue, characterization, poetry, and more) to the business of writing (pitch letters, landing a book deal, and beyond). Top editors, agents, and authors will discuss crucial steps to help launch a writer’s career. But a book deal is just the beginning of a writer’s professional journey. We invite leading professionals to offer trade secrets about how they transform a great story into a bestselling book (and what writers can do to help them get there).

Panel-Traditional vs. Indie vs. Micro Publishers: Knowing the Differences, and Figuring Out Which Format is Right for Your Book, scheduled for 4:30 pm - 5:40 pm on Saturday, September 8th.