Pros & Cons of Substack for Writers | Jami Attenberg + Maurice Carlos Ruffin Moderated by: Kate Baldwin

Authors Jami Attenberg and Maurice Carlos Ruffin join moderator Kate Baldwin to discuss the opportunities and challenges of publishing on Substack. From building a direct audience and creative independence to navigating financial risks and platform limitations, they explore how writers can leverage, or struggle with, this new model of literary entrepreneurship. The New Orleans Book Festival brings the world’s leading authors to Tulane University for a multi-day celebration of their works. The Festival features both fiction and non-fiction and convenes readings, panel discussions, symposia and keynote speeches. It provides an opportunity for outlets, authors and readers to interact with each other in one of the most vibrant and culturally diverse cities in the world.