# Event Details - **Event Name**: Spotlight: Examining the Microcosm of Indie Publishing - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for an insightful discussion with the cofounders of Stirred Stories as we discuss the operational side of independent publishing.About this EventINKLUDED: Spotlight Event - May 2026 - Stirred Stories: Examining the Microcosm of Indie PublishingIf you're a book lover, then you might follow the releases of a particular publishing house or you've paid attention to the imprint names and colophons on the book spines and copyright pages. There are the houses we may know colloquially like Penguin Random House or Simon & Schuster, but what about the smaller houses? Beyond just the wide scope of corporate publishing houses, there exists the midsized and small presses that publish incredible literature as well. It could be that one of your favorite books came from these small houses too!In this Spotlight, we will be discussing the following questions with the co-founders of one such small publisher: What is an independent publishing house? What's the difference between an indie house and a larger publishing house? Do the processes look different? How many people work at an independent house? What's the day-to-day job look like? Why choose to publish with an indie press? How does one start an independent publishing house?Stirred Stories co-founders Kyle Porro and Kelsea Johnson will discuss their journey to founding their house, talk about misconceptions people might have about indie publishing, and answer any burning questions you might have!Titled Stirred Stories: Examining the Microcosm of Indie Publishing, this event will take place on Thursday, May 21st at 6:00pm EDT. Registration will close on Wednesday, May 20th at 1pm EDT. This event will be an in-person and virtual HYBRID.*Doors will open at 5:30pm EDT and close at 6:05pm EDT. If you are running late, please email the event coordinators to let us know in advance so we can make sure to let you into the building.This event will be entirely free, but we encourage any amount of donation to help Inkluded to continue our mission into 2027. Please only get a ticket if you will 100% attend the event, as space is limited.Kyle Porro (he/him) is the co-founder of Stirred Stories, a publisher for a better tomorrow. His publishing day-to-day is spent focusing on the operational side of the house, making sure all ducks are in a row. When he isn't helping publish incredible books, Kyle runs his own law firm.Kelsea Johnson (she/her) is the co-founder of indie publishing house Stirred Stories, which is known for its diverse collection of books and refreshing approach to publishing. Prior to Stirred Stories, Kelsea earned a degree in political science from Elon University and worked as a communications and advocacy professional for marginalized communities. A native of Washington, DC, Kelsea is committed to using storytelling as a tool for positive social change.Come check us out on all our social media platforms below:Website: www.inkluded.orgX/Twitter: @GetInkludedInstagram: @inkludedorgLinkedIn: Inkluded Inc.Agenda🕑: 05:30 PM - 05:50 PMEntry Time/Social Period🕑: 06:05 PM - 07:00 PMPanel TalkInfo: Kyle and Kelsea will introduce themselves and discuss the ins-and-outs of publishing with an independent press, and what lead them to start up Stirred Stories.🕑: 07:10 PM - 07:15 PMFinal Questions/Wind-down - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/spotlight-examining-the-microcosm-of-indie-publishing/100001986071045962 - **Event Categories**: Art, Nonprofit, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Hachette Book Group - **lat**: 40.7607411 - **long**: -73.97941 - **full address**: Hachette Book Group, 1290 6th Avenue, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Spotlight: Examining the Microcosm of Indie Publishing - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/e9683270c9ac87042748f3841acf1d2f49c63646d7ede28e9bc57aecfe4d3cd9-rimg-w946-h740-dc000000-gmir.png?v=1776654472 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Spotlight: Examining the Microcosm of Indie Publishing being held? - **A:** Spotlight: Examining the Microcosm of Indie Publishing takes place on Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Hachette Book Group, 1290 6th Avenue, New York, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Spotlight: Examining the Microcosm of Indie Publishing? - **A:** Spotlight: Examining the Microcosm of Indie Publishing is organized by Inkluded. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Spotlight: Examining the Microcosm of Indie Publishing is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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