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There's been an explosion of interest in self-publishing, and with it, a tremendous amount of confusion about the various options available to authors who want to self-publish.
Learn how to balance creativity with market expectations and communicate your book’s essence at a glance to ensure your cover performs in print, digital, and audiobook spaces.
Explore today’s key publishing paths with five experts covering traditional, hybrid, full-service, assisted self-publishing, and DIY models. Each speaker offers a 10-minute overview, followed by open Q&A to help you choose the best path for your book.
We’ll look at the newest, practical ways author-publishers are using AI to streamline their workflow, strengthen their manuscripts, and expand their marketing reach—without losing their voice or control.
Whether you write fiction, memoir, or nonfiction, you can write op-eds and opinion essays that promote your book. Learn what makes a submission succeed with syndicated columnist Bonnie Jean Feldkamp.
Learn proven strategies to plan and execute a successful book launch.
Make Your Audiobook Investment Pay Off: Strategy, Control & Growth in 2026
Get the annual update on KDP/Amazon and IngramSpark from Ruth Schwartz, available in-person and on Zoom.
Winning any of the 10,000+ quality Book Awards given annually is a big boost to authors - even bestsellers because wins have much more prestige. Learn about today’s new awards essentials.
Learn how to protect your copyrights and other author assets for your beneficiaries.