Women in Publishing Summit 2023
Wed, Mar 1, 20239:30 AM Sat, Mar 4, 20238:30 PM Join Linda and Brittany at the 2023 Women in Publishing Summit—the biggest virtual event for women in the publishing industry! There are over forty workshops for authors, including offerings for nonfiction, fiction, and children’s book authors. Brittany and Linda will present “Create a Successful Network! For Writers and Editors” on March 4 at 2:00 p.m. EST.
You can see the full schedule on the website, but here’s an idea of what’s happening: Day 1: Writing Craft for all Genres with Experts in Fiction, Nonfiction, and Children’s Books Day 2: Knowledge Base for Authors: Editing, Routes to Publishing, Production
Day 3: Book Launch Strategies, Marketing, Marketing and More Marketing
Day 4: The Business of Being An Author and Additional Revenue Streams
Our Networking for Editors friends can get $50 off registration with the coupon code 50OFFWIP23.
Building Your Network in the Publishing World
Publishing Professionals Network: Thursday, March 9, 2023 5:30 PM 6:30 PM Online (map) Building Your Network in the Publishing World Linda and Brittany will be speaking at the Professional Publishing Network’s Monthly Meetup on March 9 at 5:30 pm PT/8:30 pm ET. Though networking may seem like an unwieldy, overwhelming task, this presentation will show that building the network you need and want is completely within your power.
We’ll help you plan your steps to create a network that is uniquely yours, based on your goals and networking style.
IBPA Publishing University (PUB-U)
Thu, May 4, 20235:30 PM Sat, May 6, 20236:30 PM Coronado Island Marriott Resort and Spa (map) We could not be more excited to once again participate in IBPA’s Publishing University! From May 4 through May 6, we will be learning, mingling, sharing ideas and knowledge with other professionals in the publishing industry, as well as celebrating the winners of this years Benjamin Franklin Awards. As editors who value building relationships with other publishing industry professionals, this conference yielded incredible connections for us last year, when we won the Benjamin Franklin Silver medal for our book Networking for Freelance Editors.
Exciting Keynotes this year are:
Friday May 5th: The Future is Independent: How Indie Publishers Are Transforming the Industry with Rebekah Borucki, Arthur A. Levine, and Andrea Fleck-Nisbet
Saturday May 6th: Legends of Black Independent Publishing, Learning From The Best with Dr. Haki Madhubuti, W. Paul Coates, Kassahun Checole, Wade Hudson, Cheryl Willis Hudson, and Troy Johnson
Let’s us know if you’ll be attending so we can meet you there!
EFA CON 2023
Thu, Aug 17, 20235:30 PM Sat, Aug 19, 20236:30 PM Westin Alexandria Old Town (map) Join us this August 17th at EFA CON 2023 in Alexandria, Virginia!
As editors who value building relationships with other editors in different fields, we are excited to attending EFACON 2023.
EFA conferences allow you to network with colleagues and develop professionally—a rare opportunity for solo entrepreneurs. EFA conferences have attracted more than 200 editorial freelancers from across North America and abroad. And you don’t have to be a member to attend!
Keynote speakers this year are: Dr. Cathy Hannaback Cecila Tan Ran Walker
Let’s us know if you’ll be attending so we can meet you there!