Everyone’s path to publication is different, but in this panel, moderated by Hannah Grieco (First Kicking, Then Not), you’ll learn how first-time novelists Samuel Ashworth (The Life and Death of August Sweeney), Lacey N. Dunham (The Belles), and Marisa Kashino (Best Offer Wins) broke through!

Don’t miss your chance to hear from these and other pros during the 2026 Washington Writers Conference on May 1-2 in Rockville, MD. REGISTER NOW!