Photograph of panelists seated at a table for the panel titled '7 Ways About Getting Your Book Published'. Those seated are (R-L) Farley Chase, a literary agent, David Patterson, a literary agent, Jim Hornfischer, president of Hornfischer Literary Management, and BJ Robbins, the founder of a literary agency. The panel was held during the 'The Power of Words' Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Adam Rhew, winner of the Ten Spurs first place reported narrative award for his piece "Ms. Judy the Comforter", standing with Mike Wilson, editor of The Dallas Morning News, and holding his new trophy. Rhew received the award during a dinner at the 2017 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Adam Rhew, associate editor for Charlotte magazine in Charlotte, NC, on stage during the Ten Spurs award ceremony at the 2017 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. He won first place in the reported narrative portion for his piece "Ms. Judy the Comforter". Mike Wilson, editor of The Dallas Morning News, is presenting the trophy; Neil Foote Jr. is at the podium, and Ashely Porter, along with another attendee, is standing to the side of the table. The event and conference were held at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Alexis Rosebrock, one of the participants in the Multimedia High School Workshop, using a large camera to film Sarah Hepola during the "Exploring Your Demons: A Conversation with Sarah Hepola" event. She was taught how to use the camera during the workshop. All of these events took place during the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Alexis Rosebrock, one of the Multimedia High School Workshop participants, pointing a camera towards Sarah Hepola, the speaker at the event "Exploring Your Demons: A Conversation with Sarah Hepola". Rosebrock learned to use the camera during the workshop. Behind her is Mike Wilson, editor of The Dallas Morning News. They are all at the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference, which was held at the Hilton DFW Lake Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Alia Malek, a journalist and civil rights lawyer, standing at the front of an auditorium. She is a panelist on the "Telling the Tales of Refugees and Immigrants in an Age of Trump" panel. The event was held during the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Amanda Talbot, a Mayborn Scholar, at a reception during the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. The event was held at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center, in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Ana Azpurua, the 2017 El Futuro Literario Award winner, and Finley Graves, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at UNT, standing together in front of a backdrop. The UNT logo, Mayborn and the phrase "Your story starts here" decorate the cloth. The two are attending the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Andrea Arterbery, a Mayborn Scholar, at a reception held during the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. The event took place at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center, in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of the "The Art of Multimedia Storytelling: The Aryan Princess" panel during the 2017 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Seated at the panelists table are Jeff Whittington, KERA's executive producer for special projects, Mike Wilson, editor of The Dallas Morning News, Scott Farwell, senior general assignments and enterprise reporter at The Dallas Morning News, Leona Allen, a Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist, and Dana Amihere, an interactive editor for The Dallas Morning News. Whittington appears to be speaking to the main panelists while the audience looks on and the screen behind them features a photograph by Michael Hogue for The Dallas Morning News. The event and conference were held at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of Ashley Porter, a Mayborn Scholar, speaking with Sue Mayborn, president of the Frank and Sue Mayborn Foundation, at a reception during the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. The event was held at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center, in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of an attendee and Wright Thompson, a senior writer for ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine, standing together during a formal dinner in The Vineyard. They are attending the 2017 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference that was held at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of an attendee, possibly May Hubbard, standing across from Charles Johnson, author of "The Way of the Writer" and one of the authors signing books at the event. She is holding four other books and another attendee is having her books signed beside them. The signing event took place during the 2017 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference, which was held at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of an attendee of the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference laughing while having a conversation with others. They are gathered in the Austin Ranch Banquet Hall at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of an attendee of the Mayborn Scholars reception during the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. The event took place at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center, in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of an attendee of the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference speaking during one of the events. He is seated and is gesturing with his left hand. The conference took place at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of an attendee speaking to Charles Johnson, author of "The Way of the Writer" and one of the authors signing books, at the 2017 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Other guests are lined up behind him waiting on their chance to speak with the unidentified author. They are all holding multiple books. The event and conference were held at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of a Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference attendee standing with Finley Graves, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at UNT, in front of a backdrop. The UNT logo, Mayborn and the phrase "Your story starts here" decorate the cloth. The conference was held at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of two attendees after one of the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference's dinners. They are dressed nicely for the event, giving the impression that it is a more formal dinner. It was hosted in the Vineyard dining area at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center, Grapevine, TX where the main events were held.

Photograph of two attendees of the 2017 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference standing together during the formal dinner in The Vineyard dining room. Behind them are several other guests of the evening, including Eric Nishimoto, an Adjunct Professor with the Mayborn School of Journalism. The conference was held at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of attendees of the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference buying books to be signed by the authors. UNT's Barnes and Noble is at the event selling the books. Brandon Hebert is at the register and Manager Jean Probst is standing beside him. The event was held in the Austin Ranch Banquet Hall on the grounds of the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of attendees of the Mayborn Scholars reception gathered together in a sitting area. Pictured are (L-R) Sue Mayborn, Rebecca Aguilar, Jim Dale, Ashley Porter, Amanda Talbot, and Neil Foote. The event was held as a part of the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center, in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of the attendees of the Mayborn Scholars reception during the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Included are Randy Loftis, Jim Dale, Jesika Fisher, Sarah Whyman, Mike Mooney, Neil Foote, David Barnett, Candace Carlisle, Kelly Juntunen, Ashley Porter, Amanda Talbot, Rebecca Aguilar, Sue Mayborn, Dorothy Bland, Andrea Arterbery, Hailey Sutton, and Joy Omokore. The event was held at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center, in Grapevine, TX.

Photograph of an author sitting at a table for a signing event during the 2017 Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference. Someone is seated beside him and one of the conference attendees are standing across from him while he signs a copy of his book. The event and conference were held at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, TX.