Lit Fest - Lighthouse Writers Workshop 2026

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.