Presented by Permission to Write in residence at Sip & Sonder
Join Permission to Write in residence at Sip & Sonder for a series that combines writing instruction and dedicated creation time. Each session begins with a 30-minute craft talk—sometimes featuring invited guests—followed by a full hour of focused writing time.
Whether you're developing an existing project or starting fresh, this series provides both structure and inspiration. Weekly prompts will be available for those seeking direction, but you're welcome to bring your own works-in-progress.
We'll journey from silencing your inner critic to finding your authentic voice, exploring effective structure, developing revision strategies, and preparing your work for readers. The series culminates in a supportive community reading where writers share their progress.
Bring your laptop, notebook, or just yourself—all you need is permission to write.
When: Sundays, 11:00am-12:30pm
Where: Sip & Sonder Inglewood, 108 S Market St, Inglewood, CA 90301
Cost: FREE (We do ask that you consider patronizing the business and/or making a donation to help PTW continue our work)
Week 4: “Inside Publishing Business” with Kiana Nguyen, agent at Donald Maass Literary Agency
A look at what happens when the work is ready from agent to editor to PR/Marketing.
Exercises: map out your book network, where do you need to make improvements?
Discussion: What makes books successful?
Kiki Nguyen started in publishing in 2015 with an internship with Wunderkind PR, independent book publishing PR company, working on campaigns with authors such as Ernest Cline. There, she discovered a practical industry for her codependent love of fiction. She joined Donald Maass Literary Agency in 2016 as an intern and is now an agent building her own list.
Kiki represents young adult and adult fiction across genres with a focus on queer and BIPOC authors. She has represented New York Times, USA Today, Sunday Times bestsellers, and award winning titles.
Currently, she is most excited for Horror of all kinds to add to her list.