Small presses offer unique advantages and challenges for writers. This panel seeks to help writers successfully navigate the world of indie publishing across genres, especially as additional work falls on writers’ shoulders, from hiring outside editors to generating publicity. Building and maintaining relationships with literary magazines can also serve as a crucial factor in establishing oneself as a professional author. Moderator Catherine Parnell, senior associate editor of Consequence magazine, will lead a conversation with novelist Olivia Kate Cerrone (The Hunger Saint), travel memoirist Jennifer Crystal (Et Voilà), short story author Courtney McDermott (How They Spend Their Sundays), and poet and publisher Enzo Silon Surin (A Letter of Resignation). These indie publishing experts will discuss the practices that helped them foster high-quality books and connect with readers while addressing the limitations of the small press world.
