Mics & Manuscripts: The UNordinary Book Festival is where storytelling meets the stage, where authors become voices, and where creativity turns into connection.
Taking place in Austin at the Doris Miller Auditorium, this free-to-the-public experience is designed to bring together authors, readers, creatives, entrepreneurs, and families for a powerful day of culture, commerce, and community.
This is not your typical book event.
This is where:
🎤 Stories are spoken, performed, and felt as each author/vendor gets 5 minutes on the mic.
📚 Authors connect directly with their audience
🛍️ Vendors showcase books, products, and services
🍽️ Food trucks and community spaces create a full festival vibe
👨👩👧👦 Families engage through the Kidz Korner and youth-friendly activities
From live readings and panel discussions to book signings and networking, Mics & Manuscripts creates a space where your story truly takes center stage.
🎤 Featured Experience: VIP Breakout Sessions
For those ready to go deeper, grow faster, and gain real insight—our VIP Breakout Sessions are where transformation happens.
These intimate, high-impact sessions give attendees direct access to powerhouse voices who are actively building, scaling, and leading in their industries:
Arnikia Robinson
Expanding Beyond the Book
Learn how to take your message beyond the page and into platforms and streaming media. This session is perfect for authors and creators ready to step into visibility and ownership in the digital space.
Crystal Darks
From One Book to a Full Series
Discover how to turn one powerful story into multiple streams of income by building a compelling book series that keeps readers engaged and coming back for more.
TiTi Ladette
From Published to Paid to Publisher
This is the blueprint. Learn how to move from simply being an author to building a brand, generating income, and stepping into the role of publisher and business owner.
Why You Need to Be There
Whether you're:
An aspiring author
A published writer
A creative entrepreneur
Or someone who simply loves powerful stories
Mics & Manuscripts is designed to inspire, equip, and connect you.
Come for the experience.
Stay for the connections.
Leave with strategy, exposure, and momentum.
Upgrade Your Experience
While the festival is free to the public, VIP access unlocks:
Exclusive breakout sessions
Deeper learning opportunities
Direct access to industry voices
A more personalized, high-impact experience
