Publishing Pathways for the Modern Author

Local Author Showcase 2026

This panel brings together both traditionally published and nontraditionally published authors to share their experiences, lessons learned, and the strategies that helped them achieve success.

Join a diverse panel of writers as they explore the many routes today’s authors take to bring their work into the world. Publishing Pathways for the Modern Author brings together both traditionally published and nontraditionally published authors to share their real‑world experiences, lessons learned, and the strategies that helped them achieve success.

Through an engaging conversation, panelists will discuss topics such as navigating the traditional publishing landscape, pursuing independent or hybrid paths, building visibility, collaborating with industry professionals, and choosing the approach that best aligns with an author’s goals.

Interested in participating as a local author next year?

Though our author selection is finished for this year, consider submitting an application for next year. Space is limited, and only selected authors will be contacted with next steps in the Fall of 2027.

This program is generously co-sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, MD, Inc.

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If you plan to attend with a group of ten or more, please contact the branch at least one week before the program to discuss how your group might be accommodated.

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