Pathways to Publishing: Expo for Aspiring Authors

Curious about publishing? Get the tools and insights you need to share your work with the world. 

Are you interested in publishing a book but don't know where to start? Looking for an agent but not sure how to write a query letter? Trying to self-publish your novel? Wanting to make connections with other writers?

Join us for Pathways to Publishing, a daylong expo at Bronx Library Center. Learn to navigate the world of publishing with hands-on workshops, panels, giveaways, and more! Authors, editors, agents, community writers' organizations, and more will come together for discussions and sessions on all things publishing.  

At this event, you can:

• Pick up free giveaways — while supplies last


• Get a free author headshot


• Participate in hands-on workshops


• Meet editors, agents, and industry professionals


• Attend informational panels on writing and publishing


• and much more!

Plus, arrive early for special opportunities! 

Spots are limited and registration does not guarantee admission.

Full event schedule to be announced soon!

To join in-person

Please register for an In-Person Ticket. Doors will open one hour  before the program begins. 

For free events, we overbook to ensure a full house. Priority will be given to those who have registered in advance, but registration does not guarantee admission. If registering for multiple tickets, please provide the name of each person who will be attending the event or arrive with your entire party present. Seats cannot be saved for late arrivals. Booked seats that have not been claimed will be released shortly before start time, and seats may become available then. A standby line will form 30 minutes before the program.

To join the livestream 

Please register for an Online Ticket. Note: Due to overlapping events and workshops at this expo, only main stage panels will be livestreamed. The livestream for this event will be available on this NYPL event page. To receive an email reminder before the event, please be sure to register! If you encounter any issues, please join us on NYPL's YouTube channel.