Aspiring writers received advice in making an agent’s short list and navigating a book deal in a panel at WBUR’s CitySpace Tuesday, moderated by four-time author Courtney Maum. Based off of her newest book titled “Before and After the Book Deal,” Maum discussed how to navigate the world of publishing.

For two hours Tuesday night, Boston’s historic Faneuil Hall was transformed into a space of storytelling and new ideas. Rows of wooden chairs filled up as journalists, authors and radio show hosts discussed...