Is The Trade Book Dead?

What are readers looking for? Is it different from the typical trade book format? If so, what is it? This session will explore all the creative ways to update the trade book format.

Kelsey Bowen

Senior Acquisitions Editor at Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group

Patnacia Goodman

Nonfiction Acquisitions Editor at Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group

Session Two

Making Theology More Accessible

Ashley Marivittori Gorman

Associate Publisher, B&H Publishing Group

Mary Wiley

Associate Publisher, B&H Publishing Group

Session Three

Fostering Author & Agent Relationships

This panel will discuss the various approaches to fostering good relationships with authors and their agents. Moderated by Susan McPherson, author acquisitions editor for David C Cook

Michael Covington

VP of Publishing & Acquisitions, David C Cook

Judy Dunagan

Acquisitions Editor of Women’s Bible Studies and Books, Moody Publishers

Samuel D. James

Associate Acquisitions Editor, Crossway Books

Susan McPherson

Author Acquisitions Editor for David C Cook and their new imprint for women, Esther Press

Session Four

Unique Storytelling

This session will dive into creative ways to approach writing and develop content.

Dave Schroeder

Director of Publishing & Consumer Products, WTA Media and Publisher for K-LOVE Books, the main imprint for EMF Publishing

Ryan Whitaker Smith

Filmmaker and Author

Session Five

Pursuing and Sustaining Diverse Content and Authors

What is relevant to a more urban audience? How can editors foster growth and development for minority authors?

Balancing Writing Skills and Platform When Working with Authors

How to coach and work with authors who have large platforms but are not skilled writers. How to coaching and work with amazing writers who don’t have large platforms.