The Autonomous Author Experience: A Publishing Industry Panel for Emerging & Aspiring Authors

Are you ready to take control of your writing journey and build a successful career as an author?

Join us for The Autonomous Author Experience, an engaging and informative panel designed for aspiring authors, new writers, and emerging published authors who are ready to strategically navigate the publishing world.

Led by Lisa Howze — author and former Michigan elected official —this dynamic conversation brings together Detroit and Metro Detroit published authors who will share their real-life experiences, insights, and lessons learned from their individual publishing journeys.

Whether you’re exploring how to get published, preparing to release your first book, or looking to grow your presence as an independent or traditionally published author, this event will equip you with practical knowledge and insider perspectives to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

During this panel, you’ll gain:

• Insight into the publishing industry landscape (traditional, independent, and hybrid publishing)

• Strategies for building and sustaining an author career

• Real-world experiences from authors who have successfully navigated the journey

• Guidance on how to position yourself for publishing opportunities

• Inspiration to take ownership of your creative path as an autonomous author

This is more than a panel — it’s an opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within a community of writers and creatives.