GET READY FOR TORONTO, OCT 18-19

Best Seller
Indie Author Summit 4: The Main Event (Virtual)

SATURDAY, AUG 10, 9:00AM - 5:00PM 

 

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS FOR VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE ONLY  

 

The main event - eight hours of publishing information and education that you're not going to find anywhere else. If you're serious about publishing and growing your book business, then you're not going to want to miss our 4th ever indie author's summit: 

 

  • 4 Invaluable Seminar Topics: We've carefully selected five topics that we know will help you level up your publishing knowledge. Part education, part motivation, all vastly important to putting you on the path to publishing success! 

 

  • 4 Expert Speakers: We don't just put anyone in front of the microphone - each topic will be presented by true experts in their field with superior knowledge and vast experiences that they're excited to share with you. If there is a group of professionals you can learn from, this is it! (Full line-up will be revealed in the coming weeks)

 

  • 2 Intensive Workshops: Along with the 5 seminar topics and speakers, you'll be able to choose two intensive workshops from 4 distinct options - pick the ones that best fit your needs and how you want to grow your business. Each workshop is a complete, hands-on, how-to course that will transform your know-how in a specific area of publishing.  


      Our last three summits have proven to be career-changing events - and we're gearing this one up to be our best one yet!

       

      As a virtual attendee, you'll get to watch all of the presentations live, and participate in the Q&A session at the end of the Summit. After the Summit, you'll receive links to watch a full replay, including both workshops.

      See Below for Details on Each Event

      $225.00
      $55.00
      $90.00

      THE MAIN EVENT

      CATCH FOUR INCREDIBLE SEMINARS
      PLUS CHOOSE TWO IN-DEPTH WORKSHOPS
      SATURDAY, AUG. 10, 9:00AM - 5:00PM

      KEYNOTE SPEAKER: 

      ADAM WALLACE, NYT BESTSELLING Author

      ABOUT ADAM: 

      Adam Wallace is a New York Times Bestselling author based in Melbourne, Australia. After over 500 rejections and going through every type of publishing, Adam now writes full time and enjoys afternoon naps most days.


      Adam has sold over 7 million books, visited 500 schools and libraries, 800 markets and festivals, and taken more naps after all of that!

      SEMINAR: JOURNEY TO OVER 7,000,000 COPIES SOLD

      Join Adam Wallace as he takes you on his journey from self-publishing, to hybrid publishing, flat fee publishing and finally traditional publishing, from over 500 rejections to new York Times Bestseller lists. 


      Adam will cover the pros and cons and ins and outs of all of this, things he has done that have worked, things he has done that have failed dismally, and everything in between!


      Adam will also briefly talk about school visits, different ways you can generate income from your books, and also his philosophies on writing in general, and writing for children in particular.

      JASON WANG

      Executive director, private wealth & investments

      ABOUT JASON:

      Jason is  an Executive Director at Morgan Stanley's Private Wealth department, specializing in guiding  entrepreneurs grow and preserve their business and wealth. 


      Prior to his role in Morgan Stanley, Jason was in Citigroup where he managed a book of over 1 billion dollars with clients in different industries. 


      SEMINAR: RAISING FUNDS TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS 

      This is a Summit first! Part game show, part presentation, Jason will lead a lively, engaging and hugely educational session to help you level up your pitches to potential investors and find new ways to raise funds in order to grow your publishing business. 


      Wrapped in what's sure to be the first of many sessions in our "BookTank" format, Jason will hear real pitches from indie authors from our audience, scrutinizing their pitches and using them as actual examples to showcase what to do and not do when going out to generate investor interest. He'll also be providing expert advice on how to best use the funds you raise in the most beneficial ways for reaching publishing success. 


      Crystal Swain-Bates

      Author & Entreprenuer 

      ABOUT CRYSTAL:

      As the founder and CEO of Goldest Karat Publishing, Crystal has sold over half a million books, earning her recognition as a leader in HER field.


      Her groundbreaking work has been featured in a range of media outlets, from Forbes and CNN to Essence, as well as in nationally televised Amazon commercials and on popular television shows.


      SEMINAR: FROM MANUSCRIPT TO MARKETPLACE

      Everyone has a story to tell - each and every one of us has a story inside us that's waiting to get out; But only a few will commit that story to paper and create a manuscript from it. It's a big commitment and a high hurdle to overcome.

      And of those talented few who prepare their story to become a book, only a fraction will turn their books into a brand and create a product that is ready for the mass market. Crystal will give you an in-depth look at how to bring a successful book to the public, market it properly, and sell it at scale. \

      For profit-focused authors, this will be a enlightening and motivational session that you're not going to want to miss!


      VINCENT PEPPE

      MEDIA LAW ATTORNEY

      ABOUT VINCENT:

      Vincent is a media and technology attorney, representing authors, publishers, literary estates, and more. 


      He is a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music and Brooklyn Law School and is the recipient of the ASCAP Nathan Burkan Award for excellence in copyright law.  


      SEMINAR: PROTECTING YOUR BOOKS AND BRAND

      Your story is your own. It's personal, it's important, it's something that you've brought to life and very likely have a strong emotional connection to. So it's not surprising that one of the biggest fears authors have is their stories being stolen by someone else. 

      Legally protecting your IP (intellectual property) may be more complicated than you think. If you don't fully understand it, you could be leaving yourself vulnerable to having your creative stolen right out from under you. This highly important session will give you the knowledge you need to properly protect your story, your characters and your brand.


      WORKSHOP ONE

      CHOOSE EITHER: 

      BROOKE VITALLE

      Bestselling Author & Professional Editor

      WORKSHOP

      Crafting, Writing and Editing a Successful Story

      SERENA LI 

      Entrepreneur and Sales Expert

      WORKSHOP

      Mastering Sales Funnels to Sell to Retail Stores 

      WORKSHOP TWO

      CHOOSE EITHER: 

      CLAY ANDERSON

      Bestselling Author & Professional Editor

      WORKSHOP

      Cover Design, Typography and Formatting to Increase Sales

      JED DOHERTY

      Bestselling Author & Professional Editor

      WORKSHOP

      Media Training: Increasing Your PR and Pitching the Media with Confidence