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The road to publication involves understanding what your publishing options are. Writers
often have a single-minded dream of selling their projects to traditional publishers
and becoming bestselling authors. In reality, there are many other options, and it
can be overwhelming to understand where your book would find its best fit in the publishing
spectrum. To help you sort this out, writer, editor, and publisher Lisa Diane Kastner
will discuss the pros and cons of the five main publishing options today: traditional,
small Publishers, self, vanity, and hybrid. Gaining a working understanding of the
range of publishing options will facilitate reaching your goal of successful publication.
Many aspiring authors start their book journey without a clear budget. It’s only natural.
Most people who want to write a book are so caught up in the challenge of writing
that they don’t spend much time thinking about the many things they will likely have
to spend money on as they move from idea to published book to promotions. Join writer,
publishers, and promoter Joel Pitney as he shares some guiding principles that will
frame your decisions about where to spend and where to save.
In this empowering and practical workshop, Brooke Warner guides writers through the
often confusing landscape of publishing with one clear message: there is no one right
way to publish—only the right way for you. Whether you’re considering traditional,
hybrid, or self-publishing, this session will help you understand your options and
make decisions rooted in your values, your goals, and your sense of worth. Brooke
invites writers to challenge the external metrics of success and embrace the idea
that publishing is a birthright not a prize to be earned, but a path to be claimed.
You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of the publishing world, and perhaps
more importantly, a deeper belief in your own readiness to take the next step.
In this lively and informative session, Walter Goodwater from Amazon’s Kindle Direct
Publishing division will share a general overview of the best practices of using KDP.
If you are ready to turn your manuscript into a published book and share it with readers
worldwide, this session is for you. Whether you’re a first-time author or looking
to improve your existing titles, learn practical strategies including how to navigate
the KDP platform. Discover insidertips to avoid common pitfalls, and actionable steps
to get the most out of KDP. Bring your questions!
When Kevin Carver decided to query his debut novel, he leveraged a little-known tactic
called "Account-Based Marketing" or ABM. Join Kevin—a career digital marketer and
published fiction author—as he rolls up his sleeves and shares tips and tricks he
learned from his hyper-personalized path to publishing. He'll go step-by-step through
his process, take questions, and cover real life examples that can help YOU land an
agent or a publisher.