Portrait of a female attendee at the 2015 Mayborn Conference hosted by the Mayborn School of Journalism at the University of North Texas (UNT).

Photograph of Junebug Clark, an independent photojournalist and consultant for the University of North Texas, speaking to students at the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference: Narratives on the Cutting Edge, which occurred from July 19-July 20, 2014. An unknown seated student (female, center, in the white sweater) appears to be the focal point of the photo.

Photograph of Lauren Levine at the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference: Narratives on the Cutting Edge, which occurred from July 19-July 20, 2014. Ms. Levine appears to be smiling at a subject/object outside of the photograph's frame. A hair clip is visible in her hair.

Photograph of Sheri Fink, author of "Five Days at Memorial: Life and Death in a Storm-Ravaged Hospital", talking into microphone at The Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference July 18 - 20, 2014 in Grapevine, TX. Fink is seen holding up her hands in expressive motion.

Photograph of George Getschow (left), co-founder and writer-in-residence for the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference and Albert Samaha (right) of New York City, NY. Photographed at the 2014 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Narratives on the Cutting Edge, July 18 - 20, 2014 in Grapevine, TX. Albert Samaha is a staff writer at the Village Voice. He won second place with his "Never ran, never will," for the Book Manuscript competition.

Portrait of a female attendee at the 2015 Mayborn Conference hosted by the Mayborn School of Journalism at the University of North Texas (UNT).

Participant speaking in a crowd at the 2015 Mayborn Conference hosted by the Mayborn School of Journalism at the University of North Texas (UNT).

Photograph of Dorothy Bland (left) and Alex Helm (right) at the awards ceremony for the Mayborn Multimedia High School Journalism Summer Workshop. Helm is holding her award for outstanding performance.

Photograph of attendees at the 2015 Mayborn Conference hosted by the University of North Texas (UNT) Mayborn School of Journalism.

Photograph of Dorothy Bland (left) and Sarah Sarder (right) at the awards ceremony for the Mayborn Multimedia High School Journalism Summer Workshop. Both are holding Sarder's award for outstanding performance.

Photograph of an unknown woman speaking to students at the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference: Narratives on the Cutting Edge, which occurred from July 19-July 20, 2014. The students are listening and utilizing laptops while the female speaker gestures with her hands.

Photograph of Robin Underdahl (left) of Dallas, Texas, Anshel Brusilow (center) retired University of North Texas Director of Orchestral Studies and Unknown third (right). Photographed at the 2014 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Narratives on the Cutting Edge, July 18 - 20, 2014 in Grapevine, TX. Trophy reads "Robin Underdahl First Place - 2014 Literary Excellence". Robin Underdahl received the top prize of $3,000 and a provisional book contract with the University of North Texas Press in the Book Manuscript competition for her "Shoot the Conductor."

Photograph of two students with laptops attending the Multimedia High School Workshop at the 2014 Mayborn Conference which took place from July 18 - 20. In the background, exit doors and rows of empty chairs are visible.

Photograph of High School Students listening to a presentation at the Multimedia High School Workshop at the 2014 Mayborn Conference which took place from July 18 - 20. Unknown student is visible in center, other unknown students are partially visible in both the fore and backgrounds.

Photograph of Amanda Griffith of McKinney, Texas. Trophy reads, "Ten Spurs Amanda Griffith Second Place - 2014 Reported Narrative The Mayborn, UNT". Photographed at the 2014 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Narratives on the Cutting Edge, July 18 - 20, 2014 in Grapevine, TX. Amanda Griffith won second place for "Iranian Women of Independence," in the reported narrative category.

Photograph of George Getschow, co-founder and writer-in-residence for the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference, standing next to a "Ten Spurs, Vol. 8, 2014" poster. Attending the 2014 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Narratives on the Cutting Edge, in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of George Getschow, a professor at the University of North Texas and the writer-in-residence for the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Professor Getschow is visible holding two books titled "The Panic Virus" and "Five Days at Memorial". The 2014 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference: Narratives on the Cutting Edge occurred from July 19-July 20.

Photograph of George Getschow (left), co-founder and writer-in-residence for the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference and Bob Shacochis (right), a contributing editor for Outside. Shacochis is showing the audience his shirt that reads, "Revise, You know you want to." Photographed at the 2014 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Narratives on the Cutting Edge, in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of (l-r) Sue Mayborn and Sharon Baldinelli at the Mayborn School of Journalism's 2015 Mayborn Conference.

Photograph of conference materials and copies of the book "Blood Aces: The Wild Ride of Benny Binion: The Texas Gangster Who Created Vegas Poker" by Doug J. Swanson. Materials were present at the 2014 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference: Narratives on the Cutting Edge, which occurred from July 19-July 20, 2014.

Photograph of J. David McSwane of Austin, Texas. A staff writer for the Austin American-Statesman. McSwane is holding his third place trophy that he recieved at the 2015 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference for his personal memoir "Profane Heroics."

Photograph of Dorothy Bland (left) and Jordan Gill (right) at the awards ceremony for the Mayborn Multimedia High School Journalism Summer Workshop. Both are holding Gill's award for outstanding performance.

Photograph of unidentified presenters and outstanding performance award recipients (back L-R) Kris Eckstorm, Kayla Davis, Trey Crowder, unidentified, Katelyn Hoagland, unidentified, Alex Helm, (front L-R) Rachel Whitaker, Jordan Gill, Dorothy Bland, Molly Sullivan, Kelsey Gordon, and Sarah Sarder. All award recipients are holding their certificates.

Photograph of an unknown group of Authors autographing books and journals being presented to them from conference attendees waiting in line. Guest authors can be seen engaging with the people waiting. Attending the 2014 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Narratives on the Cutting Edge, in Grapevine, TX.