Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity in Publishing: From First Pitch to Book Birthday

This session will aim to educate writers on diversity in the current publishing climate. It will provide writers with takeaways related to traditional publishing, dispel myths regarding diversity and inclusion in the publishing world, and provide important information to consider when pitching their books to literary agents and the journey towards publishing. Writers will also gain a deeper perspective on the good, the bad, and the ugly of literary tropes.