Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Traditional Publishing But Were Afraid to Ask with Megan Bannen

What does a literary agent do? How do authors get paid? Why do writers need to know about tax codes? How on earth does a book go from a draft on your computer to a beautiful, finished product on the shelf at your favorite bookstore? Bestselling, award-winning author Megan Bannen will answer these burning questions and more in this informative exploration of the business end of traditional publishing.

This session is part of the 2026 Writers Conference. Register for this two-day event.

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