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What's New in 2013
- A fourth programming track has been added: The Craft of Writing
- New venue: Indiana Wesleyan University in Louisville, KY
- New days: Friday/Saturday
- We now have an official hotel with great rates just across the street from the conference center
Keynote Speaker
Victorine Lieske is a New
York Times Bestselling author who has made her mark by studying the constantly
changing trends in today’s publishing world. As Treasurer for the Nebraska Writers Guild, she
has helped educate its membership about self-publishing options. As a blogger,
show guest, panel member and speaker, Vicki’s candor has made her a favorite
with audiences worldwide. Her willingness to share her successes, regretted
decisions and insights provides a valuable experience for those seeking
commercial success with their genre fiction. Victorine self-published her first book, Not What She Seems, in April 2010. In
March 2011, the novel hit the New York
Times Best Seller’s List, where it remained for six weeks. To date, she has
sold nearly 150,000 copies, most in eBook form. Victorine is represented by
literary agent Jason Ashlock of Movable Type Literary Group, and turned down an
offer from a traditional publisher to self-publish her second novel. Her latest
work, How to Find Success Selling eBooks
gives valuable advice to authors wanting to sell eBooks in the genre fiction
market.
August 2-3, 2013
The Business of Writing International
Summit is being held
August 2-3, 2013 in Louisville, KY USA.
Learn how to
grow your book sales and build your author platform. This two day event for
writers and authors features multiple programming tracks. Tracks include Publishing; Book Promotion and Marketing; eBooks & Social Media, and the Craft of Writing. Sessions are presented by industry experts and
are content-rich, timely and relevant to your success in today’s rapidly
changing marketplace.
Over two
dozen exciting sessions to choose from; great food; outstanding networking
opportunities; meet published authors; study the latest tools and resources;
all this while learning how to become successful at the business of writing.
Summit Objectives:
To educate, inspire and inform writers
and authors on timely, relevant topics taught by leading industry experts that assist
attendees in growing their book sales and building their author platform.
To create a networking opportunity for
attendees and exhibitors to interact to their mutual benefit for two days.
To share the latest resources, tools
and technologies with attendees through an exhibitor showcase.
Event Location:
Indiana Wesleyan University's Louisville Conference Center
1500 Alliant Avenue, Louisville, KY 40299
Hours:
Friday 7:30 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday 7:30 am to 2:00 pm
Space is Limited. Register by June 15th for early-bird savings.
Pre-Summit Workshop on August 1, 2013:
Self Publishing Workshop with Peggy DeKay
Author of Self Publishing For Virgins
Writers self publish for
three reasons: money, creative control and timing. This class will lead you
through the process of self publishing from manuscript to marketing your
finished book. Using CreateSpace and Microsoft Word, an author can quickly
self-publish a book with little money and limited computer skills. Whether an
aspiring author or a published author looking for a better way, this class is
for you.
Thursday, August 1, 2013
10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Indiana Wesleyan University's Louisville Conference Center Room 208
1500 Alliant Avenue, Louisville, KY 40299
Lunch is provided
"Education is what people need when they come into this field, and events like yours are one of the best ways to deliver it."
