All attendees will receive available session materials and have access to the recordings for 90 days following the event

ALL TIMES EASTERN

9:00am – 10:00am 

“Why (and How)? Reasons We Self-Publish” with all faculty
Our opening panel introduces the faculty and gives each of them the opportunity to tell you why they chose the self-publishing path and how they’ve navigated it.

10:15am – 11:15am

“You’re Not (Just) an Author: The No B.S. Branding Guide for Self-Published Authors” with Allison Spooner
Self-publishing isn’t just about writing a great book—it’s about becoming a savvy marketer and branding professional who can effectively sell that book in a competitive market. This no-BS presentation will get real about what it takes to do that, showing authors the tools, truths, and emerging technologies (yes, we’ll talk AI) needed to transform from hobbyists to professional authors who stand out and sell books.

11:30am – 12:30pm

“Is self-editing a mystery?” with Kristin Noland
Learn from professional ghostwriter and editor, Kristin Noland, what the four levels of editing are, how to approach each of the four levels, when to look for an  editor, and how to hire a professional editor. 

1:30pm – 2:30 pm

“Discussing Platform” with Chadwick Gillenwater
Join the colorful persona “Professor Watermelon” to discuss how he created his platform and receive tips and tricks to develop your own. 

2:45pm – 3:45pm

“Getting Your Books–and You–into Libraries and Bookstores” with J.D. Webb
As an author, you’re automatically a small businessperson. You quickly discover the hardest part of this writing stuff is selling and marketing your books. Networking with other authors is a great way to help, but you’ll also want to network with your libraries and bookstores.

Think about it, they have books. Think of yourself as a source. Book seller to libraries and bookstores. This session will tell you how to do it.

4:00pm – 5:00pm

“Exploring Revenue Streams” with Dirk Manning

5:15pm – 6:00pm

“Brushing Yourself Off after Self-Publishing Pitfalls” with all faculty
This closing session gives each faculty member a chance to look back and reflect on things they wish they would have known when they got started.