Inside the Editor’s Room: 1:1’s with Pan Macmillan

Featuring: Ebruba Abel-Unokan, Gillian Green, Kesia Lupo

Level G Studio (0 minutes from Level 0)

Time: 1pm-4pm

Ever wondered what makes an editor stop and say yes to a manuscript? This is your chance to find out. Join Pan Macmillan editors for an exclusive opportunity to discuss your projects, ask questions, and get tailored advice on writing, pitching, and navigating the publishing industry.

You’ll meet:

• Ebruba Abel-Unokan (Picador) – Assistant Editor of literary and speculative fiction, domestic realism with strong social commentary, and poetry.

• Gillian Green (Tor, Bramble, Nightfire) – Publisher with a track record of working with global genre fiction icons; currently seeking fresh takes in fantasy romance, romantasy, speculative fiction, and horror.

• Kesia Lupo (Macmillan Children’s Books – First Ink) – Commissioning Editor passionate about YA, crossover fiction, speculative/fantasy rooted in unusual or underrepresented histories and cultures, and emotionally rich teen fiction.

Whether you’re writing contemporary realism, genre-bending YA, speculative fiction, or romance with a twist, this event is designed to help you refine your work and understand what today’s editors are looking for. Bring your ideas, your questions, and your curiosity—and step inside the editor’s room.