What happens after the confetti settles, the launch parties wrap up, and the reality of life as a published author sets in?
Pull up a chair for a refreshingly honest and engaging conversation featuring award-winning novelist Maggie Ginsberg (Still True), acclaimed author and educator Kimberly Barrett (Rethinking Race: A Memoir), and celebrated journalist , Pulitzer Center StoryReach Midwest fellow and host of Writing Forward podcast, Jeff Oloizia. With a few years of post-debut wisdom under their belts, our panelists pull back the curtain on the creative lifecycle, the unexpected twists of the publishing journey, and how to keep writing when the initial book-launch adrenaline fades.
Whether you’re dreaming of releasing your first book or navigating the messy middle of a long-term writing life, this session offers real-world insight, plenty of laughs, and zero literary pretense.
- What you’ll walk away with: An insider’s look at sustaining a creative career, surviving the post-debut phase, and finding your next big story.
When: Friday, September 25, 2026 at 6 pm
Where: Pages and Pours, 415 Main Avenue, De Pere, Wisconsin
Admission: Free and open to all festival-goers! Space is limited.
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