The Self Publishing Conference 2023 and why you should attend.

The Self Publishing Conference (https://selfpublishingconference.org.uk) was founded in 2013 by Troubador Publishing with the aim of making information about all aspects of self-publishing available to indie authors. The conference was also designed to continue Troubador’s mission to educate writers about publishing, enabling them to make informed decisions about self-publishing their books. Since its inception, the Self Publishing Conference has welcomed hundreds of delegates and run workshops and sessions on all topics surrounding writing and publishing, but with an indie author slant. It is now the most established conference dedicated to self-publishing in the UK. Our keynote speakers over the years have included Alysoun Owen (Editor, Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook, https://www.writersandartists.co.uk), Bridget Shine (Chief Executive, The Independent Publishers’ Guild, https://www.independentpublishersguild.com/), Orna Ross (Alliance of Independent Authors, https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org, The Society of Authors and the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain). After a break due to the pandemic, the conference returned in 2022, with bestselling writer Sophie Hannah (https://dreamauthorcoaching.com) who inspired delegates with her talk at a conference packed full of empowering sessions and networking opportunities that left authors buzzing. Today we are pleased to confirm that the speakers and sessions for the 2023 Self Publishing Conference are confirmed, with the conference taking place on the 22nd April 2023. Our early bird ticket offer is now available – offering a great saving on the ticket price. The early bird ticket is only available until the 12th January 2023, and gives a 16% saving off the regular delegate price For 2023 The Self-Publishing Conference theme is ‘self-publishing – beyond the book’, and the seminars are structured around maximising your self-publishing success, including sessions on increasing income from your book and selling books to bookshops. In total, the conference will offer delegates a choice of over 11 seminars on all aspects of self-publishing, a keynote session and the special Q+A session with bestselling Amazon author, Nicola May

The Self Publishing Conference speaker line-up for 2023

The line-up for 2023 looks like this: The Future of self-publishing? The keynote speech by Phil Turner, Chairman of the Independent Publishers Guild (IPG) ( https://www.independentpublishersguild.com/) and founder of Meze Publishing takes a look at the future of self-publishing, and the exciting opportunities for indie authors working outside the mainstream. For authors looking to maximise their income from writing Julia Eccleshare (The British Library) offers advice on how to increase your income with Public Lending Rights and Lynette Owen will offer advice and guidance for authors looking to exploit their subsidiary rights as a welcome additional source of revenue. Get ready for publication! Learn how to create your ultimate pre-publication checklist to ensure sure your manuscript is 100% ready for submission with Aki Schilz from The Literary Consultancy. Plus join Hugh Jackson, the Chair of the Chartered Institute of Editing, as he myth busts role of an editor and explains why every author needs one. Learn from other authors Join a Q+A with Amazon bestselling writer and romcom superstar Nicola May (https://www.nicolamay.com/bio). Nicola is the author of 16 romantic comedies, all of which have appeared in the Kindle bestseller charts. Nicola shares her experiences of being both self-published and signed to a mainstream publisher and discusses what makes a bestseller. Some of the most valuable insights at the Self-Publishing Conference come from learning from fellow indie authors who’ve been there and done that, so join Justine Pullan (https://www.troubador.co.uk/blog/#!sell-your-book) and Iain Kelly (https://iainkellywriting.com/the-barra-boy/) as they share their experiences of marketing their books through social media, websites and book reviews and working with bookshops as indie authors. Stay on trend with your marketing Learn how to use TikTok and more specifically BookTok – now one of the most influential book channels to promote and sell your books – in a session by BookTokker Billy Wood.

When and where is the 2023 Self-Publishing Conference?

The conference takes place on the 22 April 2023 at the College Court Conference Centre in Leicester. The modern venue is part of the University of Leicester and has a hotel attached, which offers discounted rates to conference delegates. Visit https://selfpublishingconference.org.uk/venue to learn more.

What does it cost to attend The Self-Publishing Conference?

You can attend the 9th Self-Publishing Conference for just £75 if you book before 12th January 2023. Delegate tickets cost £90 after 12th January. Visit https://selfpublishingconference.org.uk to book Tickets include access a choice of 11 sessions / workshops throughout the day, the keynote speech, plenary session – plus lunch, cake with unlimited tea and coffee and a networking drinks reception at the end of the day.

Can I attend The Self-Publishing Conference online?

The conference is available as an in person event only. This is because one of the core elements for delegates is networking and sharing of ideas and creativity that happens when all delegates are in the room together. We make limited resources available via our webpages after the event.

What do delegates say about the Self Publishing Conference?

An event overflowing with advice and information for writers. @StephenBooth – Stephen Booth (crime author) The conference was fabulous. We met lots of inspirational people, enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and leant a great deal from well-chosen experts. @HelenSalsbury – Helen Salsbury Great conference. Good to attend so many useful sessions and chat to other writers. Would thoroughly recommend this annual conference – reasonably priced too. @LindaFawke – Linda Fawke Without a doubt the most informative and educational day learning about all aspects of self-publishing. Met lots of inspiring people and learned a lot about the journey ahead. @mgvaciago

How Do I book my place at The Self Publishing Conference?

Please book online https://selfpublishingconference.org.uk Attracting speakers from across the publishing and self-publishing industry, The Self-Publishing Conference is a great way to learn new skills, discover new trends and benefit from the knowledge of experienced professionals for your own publishing projects. Don’t miss out on the early bird offer and book your place on this must attend publishing event today.