Confessions From The Publishing World: The Business Behind the Books We Love

An insider's look at how books are acquired, published, marketed, and discovered—and a behind-the-scenes look at the forces that shape what books end up on our shelves.  Y

Your Publishing Professor, Sara Wigal, will guide attendees through the major paths to publishing while unpacking common myths about the book business. If you've ever heard someone declare, "Books are dead!" this talk will arm you with the facts needed to challenge that assumption and understand why reports of publishing's demise have been greatly exaggerated. Whether you're an aspiring author, a devoted reader, or simply curious about how the industry works, this session offers a lively behind-the-scenes tour of modern publishing—with a quick detour into the history of U.S. book publishing, because that's exactly the sort of thing book nerds find fun.

Sara Wigal is an Associate Professor and Director of Publishing at Belmont University, a unique undergraduate degree that equips students with necessary…