Lit Fest - Lighthouse Writers Workshop 2026

Panelists include: Angelique Stevens, Sara Megibow (Megibow Literary Agency), Helen Masvikeni (Megibow Literary Agency), and Megan Posco (Posco Publicity).

Writers often dread marketing, but connecting with readers doesn’t have to mean losing yourself in the process. Join us for a panel of writers and agents where we will discuss practical, sustainable strategies for building a solid, authentic presence as an author and uncovering opportunities with the aim of not running yourself ragged. Participants will leave with a clear timeline of promotional tasks organized from pre-publication to launch week. Topics will include but are not limited to identifying comp titles, finding your readers, positioning yourself and your book and social media strategies.

Panelists include: Angelique Stevens, Sara Megibow (Megibow Literary Agency), Helen Masvikeni (Megibow Literary Agency), and Megan Posco (Posco Publicity).

Writers often dread marketing, but connecting with readers doesn’t have to mean losing yourself in the process. Join us for a panel of writers and agents where we will discuss practical, sustainable strategies for building a solid, authentic presence as an author and uncovering opportunities with the aim of not running yourself ragged. Participants will leave with a clear timeline of promotional tasks organized from pre-publication to launch week. Topics will include but are not limited to identifying comp titles, finding your readers, positioning yourself and your book and social media strategies.

Come and celebrate the hard work of the Portfolio Year graduates, hear some of their final work, and learn more about the year-long program. Location pending!

Love trivia? Looking for new writer friends? Join Lighthouse's Writing in Color program and Kundiman - Mountain West during this year’s Lit Fest for a night of BIPOC+-centered literary trivia hosted by Black People Know Things! Open to writers of all backgrounds and identities, this event is a great opportunity for all writers to learn more about BIPOC+ culture, stories, and authors.

So don’t be shy! Bring your trivia skills and excitement to learn! Participants are welcome to bring their own team or form one the night of with newfound Lit Fest friends. We’ll have three rounds of trivia and the winning team(s) will receive prizes, including Lighthouse swag and books written by some of Lighthouse’s faculty of color.

This event is open to all with the aim of highlighting BIPOC+* culture, stories, and authors while also providing writers of color an opportunity to connect.

Writing in Color programming celebrates writers and creatives of all genres and levels, focusing on the traditions, history, triumphs, and challenges of those who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC+). The goal of these programs is to support BIPOC+ individuals as they focus on their writing practice by creating a supportive and encouraging community. We ask that all participants be mindful of this intention; anyone who is disruptive may be asked to leave.

*BIPOC+ includes but is not limited to African, Indigenous, Native, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, Arab, and Multiracial heritage.

​We will have a Sober Space available on the second floor during this event. This is a welcoming, inclusive gathering place for people in all forms of recovery or anyone who wants to have a space to connect without alcohol during Lit Fest 2026. There will be snacks, NA beverages, writing prompts, and conversation starters available during this time. 

For more resources and recovery meetings close to Lighthouse, you can visit: https://www.yorkstreetclub.com/Schedule