Getting a book written is one challenge. Getting it into readers’ hands is another. Debra Gaskill, Kiersten Modglin, and Sonja Dewing explain how independent authors can navigate distribution options across digital, print, and audio formats. This session breaks down platforms, copyright considerations, and common pitfalls, helping writers expand their reach while keeping control of their work.
How to Get Your Poetry Published and Taken Seriously
Poet and professor Gary McDowell shares how writers can apply prose and literary techniques to poetry. He offers practical strategies for refining craft, strengthening submissions, and building a stronger publishing record in journals and magazines.




