How many times have we heard that the publishing world is changing? While self-publishing can be a terrific option, our October Speaker, Jennifer March Soloway, will talk about the traditional publishing process. As a co-founder and agent at Starling Literary + Media, she has an inside view of the end-to-end process used by many traditional publishers today (though there’s no guarantee that it won’t change tomorrow). 

As with any type of publishing, writing the book is merely the first step. Once you have completed the writing, your journey is far from complete, and Jennifer will help you understand what to expect. In her presentation on “Navigating Publication: From Querying to Submission to Acquisitions to the Book Itself,” she’ll talk about the many steps of an author’s journey—from finding an agent to finding an editor all the way through copyedits, covers, and commerce, as your manuscript transforms into a finished book, produced by a traditional publisher. It’s quite the process, and Jennifer promises to leave plenty of time for questions.  

Join us at 10:30 a.m. on October 10 at the Saratoga Senior Center to hear Jennifer March Soloway, an agent and publisher who has lived through the many changes in the publishing world. Her forthright set of insights could help you decide whether traditional publishing might be a good fit for your work.

Click here for the detailed preview of Jennifer March Soloway

When: Saturday, Oct 10. 2026 at 10:30 am (10:15 Check-in)

Where: Saratoga Senior Center, 19655 Allendale Ave, Saratoga CA

Admission: Members $10, Non-members $15