Literary agents and editors from major New York City presses, alongside authors, discuss trends in publishing, reader expectations, and the book marketplace. They will provide insights into what editors are looking for from the submissions they receive. Panelists include:

– Noah Ballard, literary agent for Curtis Brown Ltd., and UNL creative writing alum
– Caroline Eisenmann, literary agent, Frances Goldin Literary Agency
– Hillary Jacobson, literary agent, ICM Partners
– Zachary Knoll, editor, Simon and Schuster
– Jennifer Monroe, editor, Berkley
– Tochi Onyebuchi, author of WAR GIRLS, RIOT BABY, and others