Understanding Publishing with Ola Awonubi

Led by Ola Awonubi, award-winning author of A Nurse’s Tale and The Marriage Monitoring Aunties Association (One More Chapter, Harper Collins ), the session explores the three main publishing routes:

· Traditional Publishing – what agents and publishers look for, timelines, and contracts

· Hybrid Publishing – how to assess paid packages, professional support, and red flags

· Self-Publishing – creative control, costs, and making this route work effectively

Drawing on real-life experience — from self-publishing to securing a HarperCollins deal — Ola provides a practical framework to help writers choose the publishing path that best fits their goals and stage.

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What You’ll Take Away

Participants will leave with:

· A clear understanding of the pros and cons of each publishing route

· Insight into industry expectations and author responsibilities

· Tools and encouragement to confidently plan their next steps towards publishing

All attendees receive a handout featuring 20 writing organisations and opportunities to help move their work forward.