Book Fest Workshop: Bringing Your Manuscript to Port: Navigating the Varied Channels to Book Publication

Presented by Peggy Joque Williams, Christine DeSmet, Kristin Oakley, and Kenneth Humphrey

This panel discussion will discuss the variety of channels (traditional, indie press, self-pub, and hybrid publishers) available to authors to get their books into print, as well as the pros and cons of the various publication channels. The authors will share their own personal publication experiences, with the overarching message that there is no one right path to publication. 

Looking for lunch options?

If you’re sticking around for the Master Class with Maggie Ginsberg and/or Author Fair, feel free to bring a bag lunch or stop somewhere downtown. You can also order a box lunch from Anytime Catering, which will be delivered to the Program Room following the second session of writing workshops at 11:45 a.m. Just click the order button below to see their menu options. Orders must be placed by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.