FROM PEN TO PRINT: A Guide to Publishing in the Age of AI (brown bag lunch) - BVI Lit Fest 2026 - $30

Saturday, 7 November 2026 

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

FROM PEN TO PRINT A Guide to Publishing in the Age of AI: (brown bag lunch) | $30 

Location: H3-S3, The Charles Wheatley Main Building

Panellists: Johnny Temple, Chris Jackson, Elise Dillsworth, Eishar Brar 

Moderator: Yona Deshommes 

What happens after you've written "The End"? 

From editing and publishing to marketing, distribution, and audience engagement, From Pen to Print: A Guide to Publishing in the Age of AI explores the journey that transforms a manuscript into a published work. 

Bringing together experienced publishers, editors, and literary professionals, this practical discussion will examine the realities of publishing in an era shaped by technology, digital platforms, and artificial intelligence. Participants will gain insight into the evolving publishing landscape, how writers can successfully navigate the path to publication, and what it takes to build readership and bring stories to market. 

Perfect for writers at every stage of the journey, this session pulls back the curtain on the publishing process and offers insider guidance from industry leaders shaping today's literary landscape.