Wealth & Wine: The Business of Being a Writer with Jason Reynolds

Event Description

This month, we’re joined by one of the most influential storytellers of our generation.

Jason Reynolds is a New York Times bestselling author whose work has shaped classrooms, conversations, and culture. He has served as the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, championing literacy and storytelling nationwide. His newest release, Coach, is already being embraced as an instant classic in the Track series. He’s also the author of modern staples like Ghost, the original Track series, Long Way Down, Miles Morales: Spider-Man, and many more.

This conversation isn’t about writing techniques — it’s about the business of writing.

Together, we’ll explore the financial realities of being a writer:

• how to monetize your creativity
• how publishing deals actually work
• the money lessons learned on the way up
• how to grow your career while protecting the integrity of your work

Hosted by Jeffery Holmes, MBA, CFP®, this Wealth & Wine session continues the mission of creating spaces where art and finance meet — honestly, practically, and without gatekeeping.

Event Highlights

• The Business of Writing — with Jason Reynolds:
  A transparent look at how writers get paid, how publishing works, and what it takes to build a financially sustainable writing career.
• Creative Money Principles — with Jeffery Holmes, CFP®:
  Practical financial guidance for writers and artists — from managing inconsistent income to taxes, budgeting, and long-term planning.
• Publishing & Monetization Breakdown:
  Understand advances, royalties, contracts, touring, speaking fees, and the various ways writers earn from their intellectual property.
• Networking & Community:
  Connect with writers, poets, artists, educators, and creative entrepreneurs in the intimate atmosphere of Stem & Vine.

Event Details

📅 Date: Thursday, January 22, 2025
🕛 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Stem & Vine
326 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

💼 Dress Code: Business Casual (come as you are)

🎟️ Ticket: $15 per person
Includes complimentary drink and access to the networking mixer.

Tickets are limited — reserve your seat and join us for a powerful conversation on what it really takes to build a financially sustainable writing career.