On Saturday 7th November the I_AM Self-Publishing team will be going along to the Writers & Artists’ conference entitled “Self-Publishing in the Digital Age“. The conference, which is held in the beautiful Wellcome Collection, is a whole day event featuring some of the most respected (and even super star bestseller) figures of self-publishing today. This is a rare opportunity to get the “hows” and “whys” from the individuals who have been there, done that and made it work for them. Tickets are still available here for only £95, so we hope we’ll see you there!
Here’s a sneak peak at what will be happening:
Self-Publishing in the Digital Age Schedule
09.30-10.00 Teas, coffees and registration
10.00-10.30 Introduction to self-publishing by Orna Ross
10.30-11.10 Roz Morris on editing
11.10-11.50 The Business of Writing: bestselling indie authors Rachel Abbott and Paul Pilkington discuss two aspects of being an author – the craft of writing and the business of reaching readers – in a Q&A session chaired by Darren Hardy
11.50-12.05 Break
12.05-12.35 Darren Hardy talks to Mel Sherratt on cover design: what to ask for, the process and making sure you get what you want.
12.35-13.05 IPR Licensing: knowing your rights as an indie author
13.05-14.05 Lunch break (lunch not included)
Hints and tips from self-publishing authors
14.05-14.40 Joanna Penn on getting your book into readers’ hands
14.40-15.20 Advice for authors on all stages of the self-publishing process from bestselling author Tracy Bloom
15.20-15.30 Short water break
15.30-16.15 Kate Harrison on the differences between self- and traditional publishing, and what being a hybrid author entails
16.15-17.00 Why you don’t have to go it alone: the communities, tools and support network available to you as an indie author (with Orna Ross)
17.00-18.00 Networking drinks
I_AM Self-Publishing at Self-Publishing in the Digital Age
During the lunch and drinks sessions, we will be providing free 1-on-1 advice sessions to all authors. The types of things this will cover include:
- Feedback on your blurb and title
- Commercial cover ideas
- Pricing suggestions for your genre
- Distribution, format and printing advice
- Analysis of your USP and potential hooks/angles for publicity
All you need to do to book in advance is email writersandartists@bloomsbury.com
So come down and join us at Self-Publishing in the Digital Age
