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Saturday, September 22

  8:00-8:45am REGISTRATION & ANNOUNCEMENTS

  9:00-10:30am MORNING KEYNOTE: Sandra Beckwith
  • "How to Create a Killer Book Marketing Plan"
  10:45-12:15pm WORKSHOP 1: D. L. Dennis
  • "The Reality of Marketing"

& WORKSHOP 2: JaNell Lyle

  • "The 'Nuts and Bolts' of How to Create a Professional Book"
  12:15-1:45pm LUNCH BREAK & EXHIBITOR BROWSING

  2:00-3:00pm WORKSHOP 3: Jim Azevedo
  • "The Secrets to E-Book Publishing Success"
  3:00-4:00pm MEET AND GREET WITH AUTHORS AND EXHIBITORS



For Writers!
Learn how to publish a professional looking book that will compel readers to hit the "buy" button. Talk directly to industry professionals to learn the tips and hidden techniques you can use to help your book gain more visibility and higher rankings on the bestseller lists.
For Readers!
Meet the established and rising-star authors in the local community. Be a part of discovering the next national best seller!
For Vendors!
Talk directly to potential customers who are in various stages of the self-publishing process. Many of these authors are eager to learn about available options and services to help maximize their chances of having a successful book release.