Navigating the Publishing Process

Panelist: Krista Soukup (she/her)
Bio: Krista Rolfzen Soukup is a literary marketing consultant and owner of Blue Cottage Agency. She supports writers in all stages of their publishing journey, from guidance on publishing to promoting and marketing books. She has a passion for helping authors successfully promote their work and establish their brand platform. Through her expert guidance, knowledge of the industry and vast experience, she has successfully supported authors across the country. Through Springboard, she supports artists of all disciplines with branding, social media and websites to position themselves for success. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Marketing. Visit her website at https://www.bluecottageagency.com/.

Panelist: Brittany Torres Rivera (she/her)
Bio: Brittany Torres Rivera is a bilingual editor and writer. An alumna of the Fulbright Program, she is a contributing editor for Letras Latinas, the literary initiative at the University of Notre Dame’s Institute for Latino Studies. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Florida, she is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she is the assistant editor at Graywolf Press. At Graywolf, Torres Rivera works on poetry, fiction, and nonfiction titles, and is especially involved in works in translation from the Spanish. https://www.graywolfpress.org/

Moderator: Anitra Budd (she/her)
Bio: Anitra Budd is an experienced freelance editor, copywriter, consultant, and public speaker whose clients include Fortune 500 corporations, literary publishers, marketing agencies, universities, and local and national magazines. Over the course of her career, she’s presented workshops on publishing, editing, and organization for artists at a variety of venues. She holds BA and MA degrees from the University of Minnesota. Visit her website at www.colfax wordsmiths.com.