From Researching to Publishing: A How-To Event at the Georgia Archives

When your history research is complete, how do you share it with others?  The Friends of the Georgia Archives (FOGAH) presented a one-day consortium of history-focused researchers, writers, and publishers to explore this question. 

This event was held on August 23, 2025 from 10 AM to 3:30 PM. All sessions will be at the Georgia Archives (5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA 30260).

The day began with a presentation on writing articles, followed by a session on marketing your work. During lunch, vendors representing various historical groups and publishers were in the archives’ lobby. After lunch, a panel of authors spoke about how to self-publish your work. Finally, at the end of the day, FOGAH members took an exclusive tour of the Georgia Archives.

This event was made possible thanks to support from the Georgia Archives and the Clayton County Tourism Authority.

Schedule

  • 9:30am – Registration
  • 10am – Presentation #1: Articles: Magazines, Journals, Newspapers, Blogs, and More (Andrew Bramlett)
  • Break in between
  • 11am – Presentation #2: Marketing and Selling Your Book (Ken Thomas)
  • 12pm – Lunch and vendors
  • 1pm – Panel discussion – How to Self-Publish (Dr. Michael Gunther, Dr. Kenja McCray, Dr. D. L. Henderson, Valerie Frey)
  • 2pm – Tours/vendors