How They Did It: Pivoting to Publishing
Sun, May 04
|Page Street Writers
In the latest “How They Did It” conversation co-presented by Litquake and LitCamp, we’ll hear from four authors who found professional success in other fields—and then pivoted to pursue their publishing dreams!


Time & Location
May 04, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Page Street Writers, 297 Page St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
About The Event
From advertising to law, from medicine to technology, the members of this panel all achieved professional success in their fields—and then pivoted to pursuing their publishing dreams after the age of 50!
In Litquake and LitCamp's latest "How They Did It" event, Patricia Grayhall, Alka Joshi, Simi Monheit, and Jody Weiner will share practical advice and inspiration gleaned from their own journey to publication. Their sure-to-be-lively discussion will be moderated by writer, teacher, and mentor Grant Faulkner, who also published his first book at 50+. Come learn from these pros, ask your own questions in a supportive environment, and leave with a new sense of determination to pivot on your own path!
We'll gather at Page Street Co-Working in San Francisco, where in addition to the conversation, we'll enjoy time for casual networking. We'll be pouring Prosecco, wine, and fancy nonalcoholic drinks. Proceeds from ticket sales will support both LitCamp…