GET READY FOR SUMMIT 5: NASHVILLE, JULY 11-13

AERTSON HOTEL • NASHVILLE, TN • JULY 11-13


  • Incredible Speakers

    Learn from the Best

  • Important Topics

    Subjects you need to know

  • Extended Q&A

    Ask the questions you have

  • Replay Links

    Watch again & again

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

OUR MAIN EVENT SPEAKERS & TOPICS (JULY 12)

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: CAROL McCLOUD

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: CAROL McCLOUD • AUTHOR OF HAVE YOU FILLED A BUCKET TODAY?

DON'T MISS A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR A LIVING LEGEND DISCUSS HER PUBLISHING JOURNEY

Bestselling author, speaker, and educator Carol McCloud has penned ten children’s books, sold three million copies, and captivated audiences in 1,000 school presentations. She’s indie-published, self-published, and traditionally published. Her flagship book, Have You Filled a Bucket Today?, is available in 12 languages and found in homes and schools worldwide.


Carol will lead an in-depth, motivating discussion detailing how she built the "Bucket Fillers" concept from a single idea into a movement that is still going strong two decades later. This is a huge keynote that can literally change the course of your own publishing venture!

OUR FULL LINE-UP OF EXPERT PRESENTERS

Jay Miletsky

Author, Entrepreneur

Yobe Qiu

Author, Entrepreneur

Marty Flanagan

President, APG Sales & Distribution

Jodi Dee

Author, Entrepreneur

Ken Rochon

Author, Social Media Expert

Edras-Dyanna De Jesus

Educational Consultant

POWERFUL SUMMIT TOPICS: THE FULL SCHEDULE

To ensure that we have something for everyone, we've assembled two distinct tracks, one focusing on Writing and Publishing, and the other on Sales and Marketing. Feel free to bounce around and go to whichever presentation will help your business the most!

 

WRITING & PUBLISHING TRACK:

9:00am - 9:45am: What’s the Big Idea: Is Your Story Concept a Winner? (Presented by Marty Flanagan)

10:00am - 10:45am: Creating Memorable Characters and Engaging Plot Lines (Presented by Jodi Dee)

11:00am - 11:45am: Nailed It! Book Titles, Cover Designs and Book Layouts that Sell (Presented by Jay Miletsky)

12:00pm - 1:45pm: Lunch, Networking and Vendor Visits 

2:00pm - 2:45pm: Writing Books that School Want to Use (Presented by Edras-Dyanna DeJesus) 

3:00pm - 3:45pm: Show Me the Money: How to Profit from Publishing (Presented by Yobe Qiu)

 

SALES & MARKETING TRACK:

    9:00am - 9:45am: Building Your Social Media Following (Presented by Ken Rochon)

    10:00am - 10:45am: Beyond Amazon: 7 Other Must-Know Sales Channels (Presented by Yobe Qiu)

    11:00am - 11:45am: Selling to the Lucrative School Market (Presented by Edras-Dyanna DeJesus)

    12:00pm - 1:45pm: Lunch, Networking and Vendor Visits 

    2:00pm - 2:45pm: Increasing Traffic & Sales with PPC Ads (Presented by Jay Miletsky)

    3:00pm - 3:45pm: High Level Distribution: Getting Your Book Into Big Box Retailers (Presented by Marty Flanagan)


    ALL SUMMIT ATTENDEES:

    4:00pm - 4:45pm: How I Wrote a Book and Built a Nationwide Movement (Keynote Address by Carol McCloud)

     

    Afraid you're going to miss something? Don't worry - after the Summit, we'll send you a replay link to watch all 13 presentations, so you won't miss a thing!

    PLUS! A SEPARATE PRESENTATION JUST 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. 

      

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


    $295.00

    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. 

    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. 

    $35.00

    THE BRUNCH EVENT (JULY 13)

    TWO GREAT SPEAKERS, TWO IMPORTANT PRESENTATIONS, ONE PERFECT ENDING TO AN AWESOME SUMMIT WEEKEND!

    Jodi Dee

    Author, Entrepreneur

    Paige Hulsey

    PR Expert

    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:


    • How to Organize a Super Successful Book Launch (Jodi Dee)

    • Getting Your Book Pitch Media Ready (Paige Hulsey)


    With three full hours, 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!


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

    $95.00

    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)

    EXCLUSIVE PITCHES & REVIEWS (JULY 11 & 12)

    Please note that you must sign up for the Main Event to register for any of the pitch or review opportunities

    DISTRIBUTOR PITCH: GET INTO RETAIL STORES!

    RARE PITCH!
    TOC Author Summit 5: Retail PitchTOC Author Summit 5: Retail Pitch

    Reserve Your 5-Minute Pitch Meeting to APG Sales & Distribution


    Want to get your book onto the shelves of major retailers like BN, Target and others? It can take years and a huge investment to catch the attention of a national distributor. 


    This is a rare opportunity to leapfrog ahead and pitch your book(s) to APG Sales & Distribution, one of the largest book distributors in the country. Don't miss this chance to potentially skyrocket your publishing business! 

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    $95.00

    SCHOOL SALES PITCH

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    TOC Author Summit 5: School Sales Pitch

    5-MINUTE PITCH

    Pitch your books to Kids Read Now, an explosive not-for-profit organization that buys and distributes millions of books to schools nationwide. 

    $75.00
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    INVESTOR PITCH

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    TOC Author Summit 5: Investor Pitch

    10-MINUTE PITCH

    Meet with an investor who has real money to invest! Pitch them a share of your business - you may end up with the funds you need to grow it!

    $125.00
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    AMAZON ADS REVIEW

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    TOC Author Summit 5: Amazon Ads Review

    20-MINUTE REVIEW

    If your Amazon campaigns aren't performing maximally, this review will make necessary edits and upgrades to help increase sales.

    $195.00
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    SOCIAL MEDIA REVIEW

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    TOC Author Summit 5: Social Media Review

    10-MINUTE REVIEW

    Are your SM accounts set up to maximize your following and engagement? This review will help increase your reach.

    $55.00
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    MEDIA & PR REVIEW

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    TOC Author Summit 5: Media & PR Review

    10-MINUTE REVIEW

    Are you media-ready? We'll get you in top shape to pitch TV, podcast, influencer and other outlets to gain media attention.

    $55.00
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    HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL? GET A VENDOR TABLE!

    Can't Make it to Nashville? Attend Virtually!

    Attend the Virtual Summit Only

    Virtual attendance gives you access to the Main Event - you get to watch your choice of six presentations live, plus the Keynote address. After the Summit, we'll send you a replay link to watch all the presentations, giving you access to all 13 informative topics for one low price!

    $225.00

    The Ultimate Virtual Package

    With the Ultimate Virtual Package, you get an incredible mix, including: 


    • Virtual attendance to the Main Event 

    • Virtual attendance to the Brunch Event 

    • One entry to the Writely Awards 

    • Your choice of either the Social Media Review or the Media & PR Review

    $390.00

    (20% OFF ACTUAL PRICE $490)

    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