MFA Program Event: The Literary Marketplace in the 21st Century

How does one get published? What are some of the major challenges confronting a writer in today’s changing world of books and publishing?

The MFA Creative Writing Program at LIU Brooklyn presents


The Literary Marketplace in the 21^st Century

a panel on the publishing industry moderated by Jessica Hagedorn & Harold Augenbraum

Friday, March 23, 6pm

HS119, Health Sciences Building

Reception following the discussion.

Guest speakers:

• Harold Augenbraum - executive director of the National Book Foundation, presenter of the National Book Awards.
• Faith Childs – literary agent, Faith Childs Literary Agency.
• Kirby Kim – literary agent, William Morris Endeavor.
• Denise Scarfi – assistant editor, W.W. Norton.
• Johnny Temple – publisher & editor-in-chief, Akashic Books, chair of the Brooklyn Book Festival.