Lit Fest - Lighthouse Writers Workshop 2026

Want to write a book, but don't have a fully fleshed out concept or professional contacts in the publishing industry yet? With IP projects and other book-related content creation, publishers have ideas. They need writers to bring them to life. The same is often true for entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and businesses. Come learn about these lesser-known paths to becoming a traditionally published author, plus how these types of book deals can often be more straightforward, get you paid sooner, and potentially garner more compensation for your services.

What do The Martian, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, and Fifty Shades of Grey have in common? They were all originally self-published! Traditional publishing isn't the best fit for every project or every writer. But many authors who choose to self-publish often find themselves in trouble—ripped off by dubious vanity presses that will charge tens of thousands of dollars to do what you can do for a few hundred at home. This workshop will teach you how to start your own one-person press, lay out print and e-books, get a professionally designed cover, and distribute the final product to Amazon and local bookstores.