Starting Without Losing Yourself: Reclaiming Voice, Language, and Agency in Your First Book

Designed for emerging and early-career writers beginning the journey of publishing their first book without compromising voice, language, or cultural specificity. Drawing from the lived experience of launching a debut novel and founding Palma & Ink, this workshop bridges craft and professional development.

Facilitator: Darling Jimenez is a Dominican-American writer and founder of Palma & Ink, a publishing house created to give Latinx writers a home where authentic stories are amplified and celebrated . She is the author of the forthcoming debut novel Roots That Reach the Stars, debuting on April 1st dedicated to amplifying Latinx voices and Dominican culture.