Session & Speaker Details

SESSION & SPEAKER DETAILS

Panel A: The World of Publishing

May 16th 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Baltimore Unity Hall (Open to All)

A conversation with poets from diverse backgrounds who will share their secrets to successfully making money with poetry and proving you don’t have to be a starving artist. Come listen, ask questions and be engaged as the panelists explore the pitfalls and successes of navigating the business of poetry.

Moderator: Lady Brion
Panelists: Hannah Sawyerr, Rafael Alvarez, Sarah Berger, Destinii Williams

Destinii Williams is a self-published author, educator, writer, and editor with over a decade of experience in writing, communications, and publishing. She also brings expertise from her background as a university constituent engagement and philanthropic officer, and as an administrative partner in the tech banking industry. Destinii is the Chief Operating Officer and lead editor of Silent Books Publishing (SBP), where she helps amplify underrepresented voices and foster literary excellence. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Coppin State University.