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OUR FIFTH ANNIVERSARY SUMMIT WILL BE OUR BIGGEST YET!

We're planning a HUGE event to celebrate our 5th anniversary - our best slate of topics, incredible speakers, more vendors - and our first awards dinner!

And we're going back to Nashville - and staying there for good!

SCROLL DOWN TO SEE ALL EVENT OPPORTUNITIES

A Great Package Deal

Sign up for the following package and get a 10% discount (before EarlyBird discount):

  • The Main Event
  • 2 Awards Categories 
  • The Brunch Event

$667.00

(10% OFF ACTUAL PRICE $740)

SO MANY AMAZING SUMMIT 5 EVENTS!

THE MAIN EVENT (JULY 12)

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TOC Author Summit 5: The Main Event

JULY 12, 9:00AM - 5:00PM

 

The highlight of our year is back, and we're planning a huge blowout to celebrate our 5th anniversary!  

 

We'll be revealing our list of speakers in the near future - in the meantime, check out our revamped and amped up list of topics, broken out into two tracks to give you the best opportunity to learn.

 

YOU DO NOT NEED TO STICK TO ONE TRACK - PICK AND CHOOSE THE PRESENTATIONS THAT YOU'RE MOST INTERESTED IN! 

 

ORANGE TRACK (Heavier focus on writing and understanding publishing):

  • The Publisher's Backpack: Everything You Need to Know Before You Publish 
  • Where Do Ideas Come From? Coming Up with Your Story Ideas
  • Creating Memorable Characters and Engaging Plot Lines 
  • Nailed It! Creating Titles, Cover Designs and Book Layouts that sell
  • Show Me the Money: How to Profit from Publishing

 

BLUE TRACK (Heavier focus on book sales and marketing):

  • High Level Distribution: Getting Your Book Into Big Box Retailers 
  • 9 Killer Sales Channels You Need if You Want to Succeed 
  • Maximize Your Spotlight: Crushing it with Public Relations
  • PPC Ads: Traffic & Sales with Amazon & Facebook Ads
  • Building Your Brand: Growing Your Business Beyond Your Books

 

BOTH TRACKS will share a Keynote Presentation 

 

NEW! SEPARATE PRESENTATION FOR SPOUSES! We'll also be having a separate presentation for the spouses of attending authors, titled "What the Hell are We Getting Ourselves Into?" This unique, hour-long presentation is meant to give significant others some insight (and maybe some peace of mind), into the publishing industry from a non-author standpoint, so they can ask questions and feel more confident about your publishing journey. 

 

This year, we'll also include more time for networking with your fellow authors, and visiting our expanded array of vendors (if enough people ask, maybe we can get Santa to come back!)

 

As always, the Main Event will feature a breakfast bar, and hot (and delicious) buffet lunch, and all-day coffee, sodas and water. 

 

$295.00

USE CODE: EARLYBIRD5 FOR 20% OFF THRU OCTOBER 31 

6 INCREDIBLE PRESENTATIONS

JULY 12, 9:00AM - 5:00PM

 

The highlight of our year is back, and we're planning a huge blowout to celebrate our 5th anniversary!  

 

We'll be revealing our list of speakers in the near future - in the meantime, check out our revamped and amped up list of topics, broken out into two tracks to give you the best opportunity to learn.

 

YOU DO NOT NEED TO STICK TO ONE TRACK - PICK AND CHOOSE THE PRESENTATIONS THAT YOU'RE MOST INTERESTED IN! 

 

ORANGE TRACK (Heavier focus on writing and understanding publishing):

  • The Publisher's Backpack: Everything You Need to Know Before You Publish 
  • Where Do Ideas Come From? Coming Up with Your Story Ideas
  • Creating Memorable Characters and Engaging Plot Lines 
  • Nailed It! Creating Titles, Cover Designs and Book Layouts that sell
  • Show Me the Money: How to Profit from Publishing

 

BLUE TRACK (Heavier focus on book sales and marketing):

  • High Level Distribution: Getting Your Book Into Big Box Retailers 
  • 9 Killer Sales Channels You Need if You Want to Succeed 
  • Maximize Your Spotlight: Crushing it with Public Relations
  • PPC Ads: Traffic & Sales with Amazon & Facebook Ads
  • Building Your Brand: Growing Your Business Beyond Your Books

 

BOTH TRACKS will share a Keynote Presentation 

 

NEW! SEPARATE PRESENTATION FOR SPOUSES! We'll also be having a separate presentation for the spouses of attending authors, titled "What the Hell are We Getting Ourselves Into?" This unique, hour-long presentation is meant to give significant others some insight (and maybe some peace of mind), into the publishing industry from a non-author standpoint, so they can ask questions and feel more confident about your publishing journey. 

 

This year, we'll also include more time for networking with your fellow authors, and visiting our expanded array of vendors (if enough people ask, maybe we can get Santa to come back!)

 

As always, the Main Event will feature a breakfast bar, and hot (and delicious) buffet lunch, and all-day coffee, sodas and water. 

 

SIT IN ON ANY PRESENTATION YOU'D LIKE - WE'LL SEND YOU A REPLAY LINK FOR 11 PRESENTATIONS AFTER THE SUMMIT IS OVER!

Our first annual awards dinner will be held Saturday evening, after the Summit. Over 18 categories to enter!

THE WELCOME EVENT (JULY 11)

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TOC Author Summit 5: The Welcome Event

JULY 11, 5:00PM - 7:00PM

 

Each year, our Welcome Event proves to be the perfect kickoff to the weekend's festivities - as nearly all of our attending authors are on hand to drink, eat, mingle, catch up with old acquaintances and make new friends. 

 

This year, we'll be pushing the event up to 5pm to 7pm, to give everyone a chance to go out and enjoy the Nashville nightlife (don't have anyone to go out with? Don't worry about it - we'll plan something fun!)

 

We'll have our own private space for everyone to get together, including some opening words from the Summit organizers, a delicious array of lite bites and appetizers, and a cash bar so you can unwind. 

 

ATTENDED A PREVIOUS SUMMIT? If you've attended one or more of our previous Summits (NYC, Las Vegas, Nashville or Kansas City), then we are happy to invite you to this year's Welcome event for FREE! We love seeing familiar faces, so make sure you get to Nashville in time to grab a drink with us. 

 

Please note: In order to attend the Welcome Event, you MUST also be registered for the Main Summit event on Saturday, July 12. 

$35.00

USE CODE: EARLYBIRD5 FOR 20% OFF THRU OCTOBER 31 

A GREAT WAY TO KICK-OFF THE WEEKEND!

JULY 11, 5:00PM - 7:00PM

 

Each year, our Welcome Event proves to be the perfect kickoff to the weekend's festivities - as nearly all of our attending authors are on hand to drink, eat, mingle, catch up with old acquaintances and make new friends. 

 

This year, we'll be pushing the event up to 5pm to 7pm, to give everyone a chance to go out and enjoy the Nashville nightlife (don't have anyone to go out with? Don't worry about it - we'll plan something fun!)

 

We'll have our own private space for everyone to get together, including some opening words from the Summit organizers, a delicious array of lite bites and appetizers, and a cash bar so you can unwind. 

 

ATTENDED A PREVIOUS SUMMIT? If you've attended one or more of our previous Summits (NYC, Las Vegas, Nashville or Kansas City), then we are happy to invite you to this year's Welcome event for FREE! We love seeing familiar faces, so make sure you get to Nashville in time to grab a drink with us. 

 

Please note: In order to attend the Welcome Event, you MUST also be registered for the Main Summit event on Saturday, July 12. 

THE BRUNCH EVENT (JULY 13)

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TOC Author Summit 5: The Brunch Event

July 13, 10:00AM - 1:00PM

 

This year's Brunch Event is designed to be the perfect ending to an outstanding weekend of fun and learning. 

 

Spread over three hours, you'll get to enjoy a delicious, 5-star brunch spread while taking in two final presentations (topics TBD, but we promise they'll be good ones!). In the past, the Brunch presentation has usually centered around media content - how to get your book made into a TV show or movie, and this year will be equally as informative and exciting.  

 

Plus, with an extra hour, you'll still have plenty of time to network and talk with your fellow authors in a relaxed, casual setting. 

 

Over the years, our Brunch Event has proven to be a popular way to cap off the Summit weekend, and we're planning to make sure this one is our best one yet!

$95.00

USE CODE: EARLYBIRD5 FOR 20% OFF THRU OCTOBER 31 

THE PEFECT ENDING TO AN AWESOME WEEKEND!

July 13, 10:00AM - 1:00PM

 

This year's Brunch Event is designed to be the perfect ending to an outstanding weekend of fun and learning. 

 

Spread over three hours, you'll get to enjoy a delicious, 5-star brunch spread while taking in two final presentations (topics TBD, but we promise they'll be good ones!). In the past, the Brunch presentation has usually centered around media content - how to get your book made into a TV show or movie, and this year will be equally as informative and exciting.  

 

Plus, with an extra hour, you'll still have plenty of time to network and talk with your fellow authors in a relaxed, casual setting. 

 

Over the years, our Brunch Event has proven to be a popular way to cap off the Summit weekend, and we're planning to make sure this one is our best one yet!

PRIVATE PITCHES & REVIEWS (JULY 12)

Due to popular demand, Early Bird pricing is not available for pitch meetings and reviews.


Please note that in order to sign up for a pitch or review, you MUST also be registered for the Main Summit event on Saturday, July 12. 

GET INTO RETAIL STORES

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TOC Author Summit 5: Retail Pitch

5-MINUTE PITCH

This is rare opportunity to potentially get your books sold in BN, Target, Books-A-Million and other major retailers, as well as school catalogs and more. Pitch your book(s) to APG Sales & Distribution - one of the largest book distributors in the country.

$95.00
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MANUSCRIPT REVIEW

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TOC Author Summit 5: Manuscript Review

10-MINUTE REVIEW

Have a manuscript that you want to turn into a book? Before you invest too much time and money into it, get a real and honest review from an expert that can give you solid feedback and useful notes, and make sure your story is ready to be published!

$75.00
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AMAZON ADS REVIEW

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TOC Author Summit 5: Amazon Ads Review

20-MINUTE REVIEW

Amazon ads can be tough to fully understand and control - and they can be a money pit if you don't get a handle on them. If your campaigns aren't maximally performing, this review will help make necessary edits and increasing sales.

$195.00
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A Great Package Deal

Sign up for the following package and get a 10% discount (before EarlyBird discount):

  • The Main Event
  • 2 Awards Categories 
  • The Brunch Event

$667.00

(10% OFF ACTUAL PRICE $740)

What Other Summit Attendees Have Said

WE HELP LOTS of happy Authors

"I've spent over a decade attending conferences with the SCBWI, the IBPA, and other organizations. The ones put on by [TOC Productions] are my favorite by far! Sign up if you haven't already. These will be the most informative and actionable programs you can attend."


- Katy Otey, Author

"Cannot say enough great things about this Summit. From the presentations and the workshops, to finding new friends who are on this same journey with me...the Summit added so much value to my self-publishing experience. Total game changer!"


- Nicole Burton, Author

"The Summit was awesome from the virtual perspective! We were glued to the computer screen, enjoyed every speaker thoroughly and made lots of virtual attendee friends. What a warm and wonderful set of people all around! Looking forward to the next summit! "


- Linda Calabro, Author

"Man oh man… can we talk about how AMAZING the Summit was? This is the first conference I’ve attended where I left feeling inspired, ready to take action and also full of new knowledge! Kudos Jay Miletsky and team. VERY well done - can't wait for more!"


- Yvette Manns, Author