FAQs

What is the date of the conference?
The conference will be held October 20, 2012.

What is the schedule for the conference?
Click here to view the tentative session schedule.

How do I register?
You may register online here. Be sure to register early to receive your discount!

What time do I arrive?
Online check-in begins at 8:00. The first session will begin promptly at 8:30. We will do several sound checks so that you can adjust your speakers and make sure everything is working for you.

What should I have with me for the conference?
Bring anything you feel comfortable with taking notes on whether that is good ol' pen and paper or laptop.

Why should I come to this event?
You should come to this event if you are an author who has a published book and you are trying to figure out how to get your book into the hands of readers.

Are the speakers knowledgeable and qualified to help me market and promote my book?
Read more about our speakers their qualifications and expertise here

Can I bring my ideas and drafts of my future publications to the event for you to look at?
Our primary focus is giving you ideas on how to market and promote your book. However, if you have a manuscript that you will be publishing and promoting in the future we can give you pre-release ideas and advice as well during our Q & A sessions.

Why is this conference so cheap?
Just like any conference the cost of admission is to help pay for the software and resources that will be given to you at the conference, but we try to keep the costs as low as possible by having local businesses sponsor the event so that the authors can reap the most benefit possible at the cheapest rates possible.

What is the purpose of this conference?
This conference is designed to help writers who have published books, get them out of the boxes and into the hands of readers. Your book could be the best book in the world but without the proper marketing and advertising it will remain unread.

Do you have a portfolio of your recent work?
Yes. All of our sponsors, listed at the bottom of our website, have online portfolios and credentials for you to browse.

Do I have to spend a fortune to get my book out there?
No. This conference will show you how to market and promote WITHOUT breaking the bank!

Will we learn about the current trends and technologies in the book industry and how to promote them?
Yes! One of our goals is to stay up to date with all the current trends and technologies to make your book a success and make sure you are going to be noticed in the industry.