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SUMMARY:February 2026 Meeting: Allison K. Williams on Choosing Your Publishing Path
DESCRIPTION:Which Publishing Path Is Right for YOU?\nThe era of the gatekeepers is over. Authors have more options than ever for self\, hybrid\, independent\, university\, and small-press publishing\, and can choose their own path based on speed\, level of control\, amount of guidance\, and of course\, the time and money they want to invest. \nBut self-publishing can be tricky and time-consuming\, and hybrid presses expensive. Plus\, it’s hard to find the honest\, value-added publishing services among vanity presses and scammers\, especially for first books. For authors planning a series or multiple books\, it’s even more important to get a process\, editors\, designers\, and marketing support that serves your mission and your book. \nWe’ll discuss the pluses and perils of self-publishing\, hybrid presses\, and small publishers\, and most importantly\, how to know which path is right for you. \nAllison K. Williams is the author of Seven Drafts: Self-Edit Like a Pro From Blank Page to Book. She has edited and coached fiction and nonfiction writers to publishing deals with Penguin Random House\, Knopf\, Mantle\, Spencer Hill\, and St. Martin’s Press as well as hybrid and independent presses\, and to the New York Times Bestseller List and the USA Today Bestseller List. As the creator and cohost of The Writers Bridge platform and publishing talks\, she’s guided writers through audience creation\, marketing strategies\, and querying (and signing with!) literary agents. She also hosts writing retreats around the world through Rebirth Your Book. \nAllison holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Western Michigan University and spent 20 years as a circus aerialist and acrobat before writing and editing full-time. \n__________ \n“Allison K. Williams is GOLDEN. She is so efficient\, clear and concise\, and such an enjoyable human being. Her generosity and knowledge are boundless!” Amber Jackson \n“I believe the cost of your class was one of the best investments I have ever made in my entire writing life. I value the treasure trove of information and resources you shared as well as the clarity\, organization\, and personal pizzazz of your presentation.” Ruth Sloven \n“I don’t have words to thank you for shifting me from inert and stuck to excited and empowered.” Sara Massagee
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/february-2026-meeting-allison-k-williams-on-choosing-your-publishing-path/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Lutheran Church\, 7426 Idylwood Road\, Falls Church\, VA\, 22043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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SUMMARY:NVWC First Annual Winter Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Northern Virginia Writers Club Book Festival! Meet over 20 local authors and enjoy presentations on writing and publishing at this exclusive event in the heart of Old Town\, two blocks north of King Street near the corner of Queen Street and Washington Street. Readers of all ages are welcome to attend! Drop in at any time! \n\n\n\nVisit with over 20 local authors to discuss their experiences as writers and their path to publishing\, and purchase autographed copies of their books. Genres represented by the mix of authors include children’s and young adult books\, biography and memoirs\, historical fiction\, science fiction\, romance and contemporary literature\, social and political issues\, motivational books\, and travel guides. \nThe event kicks off with a celebration of America’s 250th birthday with a talk by author David Wessel about writing historical fiction! Author talks will be in the Youth Services Area and writer meet and greets will be on the second floor! \nAuthor Talks (times subject to change) \n10:30 AM – Can a Magic Ball of Light Really Help You Fulfill Your Dreams?  – Margie Hamner \n11:15 AM – Writing Historical Fiction – David Wessel \n12:00 PM – How Science Influenced My Science Fiction – Tom DeWitt \n12:45 PM – The Cost of Living With Conviction – Toby Dorr \n1:30 PM – Every Life is Filled with Non-Fiction – Including Yours – Katherine Schweit \n2:15 PM – Stories Need Shelves: Finding Your Genre\, Audience\, and Niche – Sharon Wishnow \n3:00 PM – Different Ways to Publish – Which One is Right For You? – Paula Weiss \n  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/nvwc-first-annual-winter-book-festival/
LOCATION:Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library\, 717 Queen Street\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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