Calling all storytellers of SUNY Oswego: You are invited to the 2025 SUNY Oswego Publishing Festival on October 15, 2025, hosted by SUNY Oswego Career Services and The Department of English & Creative Writing.

Do you write, love, live, breathe stories? Do you want to spend your life being a part of the process?

Come learn from our panel of SUNY alumni who have flourished in the publishing industry. From editing novels to representing the authors who create them, explore the careers that bring stories to life!

Hear from guest speakers:

Shannon Plackis — SUNY New Paltz graduate, Senior Editor at Avon Books, an imprint of Harper's Collins

Susan Velazquez Colmat — SUNY Oswego alum, Literary Agent and Subsidiary Rights Director at JABerwocky

Becky Oliver — SUNY Oswego graduate, Senior Editor at Fitch Ink, and previous editor at Forbes Magazine

Attend their panel and hear about their experience in the publishing industry. Find inspiration and gain knowledge on how to find a career you are passionate about!

Don't miss this opportunity to explore careers in storytelling, connect with professionals and spark your passion for the world of books!