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Writer's Lab: Publishing: There's Levels to This

with Nikesha Elise Williams

Nikesha Elise Williams presents a 90-minute lecture-style workshop on breaking into publishing of all kinds.

Award-winning author Nikesha Elise Williams will take participants through the often opaque and mystifying world of publishing. From self-publishing herself and indie publishing others to working with a university press and landing a Big 5 traditional publishing deal, Williams has navigated every level of the industry with success. She will delve into the differences between vanity, boutique, and indie publishing, the benefits to university presses and other non-profit imprints, why self-publishing is not "less than," the difficulty in getting to the Big 5, and what role Amazon plays in reshaping the book world and the publishing industry time and time again. 

Nikesha Elise Williams is a two-time Emmy award winning producer, an award-winning author, and producer and host of the Black & Published podcast. Her latest novel, The Seven Daughters of Dupree was acquired by Scout Press and will be published in 2025. A Chicago native, Nikesha is a columnist with JAX Today. Her work has also appeared in The Washington Post, ESSENCE, and VOX. She lives in Florida with her family.

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Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1–2 business days to process. Last-minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fulfill. Please ask for Learning Services at 255-2665 or email JPLPrograms@coj.net.

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