The Summits have been great - for six years, we've brought hundreds of people together to network and learn about publishing.
We've provided an education on marketing, distribution, printing, sales channels, school visits, legal issues, budgeting, public relations, story development - and a ton more.
And we've seen first-hand how the Summits have helped authors transform their business. Thank you for being part of this amazing ride!
SCHOOL'S OUT - IT'S TIME TO START SELLING!
GET READY FOR T.O.C. STORYCON - AN EXCITING NEW TRADE SHOW / CONVENTION
We're planning an awesome 2-day trade show/convention for authors and small publishers with one purpose: to sell books!
This isn't going to be just brand building - this show will be an opportunity for buyers to buy and sellers to sell, whether it's one book or a bulk order of dozens of units.
Aggressively marketed to local families, schools, teachers and librarians, we're expecting thousands of buyers to experience your books!
TENTATIVE DATES
NOVEMBER 7 & 8, 2027 - ATLANTA, GA
(Dates and location subject to change)
PLUS: WE'LL BE RETAINING SOME POPULAR ELEMENTS OF THE SUMMIT!
The Summit isn't fully going away - you'll still enjoy some of the most popular parts:
A pre-show Welcome Event the night before
A Keynote presentation for vendors only
APG (book diostributor) and KRN (school catalog) will be there to walk the floor and consider books for inclusion in their programs
Hotel blocks for lower room costs
We'll be spending over $20,000 in local advertising, and sending e-mail blasts to over 200,000 school admins, teachers and librarians to maximize traffic.
We'll be launching a large scale, targeted marketing campaign to draw in an enthusiastic audience who is ready and motivated to discover new books - and buy.
Plus, T.O.C. StoryCon will be open to the public, and we'll market it heavily to draw local families to come, shop and buy!
WHY T.O.C. STORYCON WILL BE BETTER
Why showcase your books at T.O.C. StoryCon? There's a whole list of reasons!
Two full days of presenting and selling
Lower cost than ALA, NJEA, ASM and other trade shows and book festivals
Run by real indie authors who know what authors and buyers need and want from conventions
Aggressive marketing to maximize traffic
Learning and networking opportunities
Exposure to APG (book distributor) and KRN (school catalog)
Room blocks at local hotels for lower room costs
The biggest advantage? You won't be competing against any large publishers - this will be a space where indie titles will be highlighted, featured, and the star of the show!
RESERVE YOUR BOOTH NOW
BOOTH SELECTION DETERMINED BY RESERVATION ORDER - ORDER EARLY FOR BEST, MOST VISIBLE BOOTH OPTIONS!
Cost includes:
10x10 Booth Space (multiple spaces can be combined)
One 6' Table (with black table cloth) + folding chair
Basic listing in printed guide and website
DON'T WORRY - REFUNDS AVAILABLE IF YOU CAN'T MAKE THE DATE OR LOCATION.
After we announce the official date and city, you can get a full refund within 7 days if you can't make it
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