Wednesday, August 20, 2014

The Frankfurt Book Fair presents: International Self-Publishing & Author Program

Promotional message from sponsors of:
Publishing Perspectives



The Frankfurt Book Fair presents:
International Self-Publishing & Author Program
October 10-11, 2014





Join international authors at the world’s largest gathering of the publishing industry, the Frankfurt Book Fair for a two-day, English-language author and self-publishing event:
  • Discover global opportunities for self-published authors
  • Meet face-to-face with service providers
  • Build your professional network



Program Highlights:

Friday, October 10: Tours and Workshops
(Curated by Authoright)

11:30 a.m.
Tours of the Book Fair
Stops at self-publishing companies
1:30 p.m.
Welcome
Gareth Howard (Authoright)
1:40 p.m.
Industry Hard Talk: Authors today & where we are headed
Michael Tamblyn (Kobo), Amanda Ridout (Zeus), Gareth Howard (Authoright)
2:40 p.m.
From Inspiration to Discovery: A step-by-step guide
Julia Coblentz (Nook), Patrick Brown (Goodreads)
3:40 p.m.
The Literary Agent’s wish list: 10 things we would like to say to every emerging writer
Cathryn Summerhayes (WME), Sophie Hicks (Conville & Walsh)
4:30 p.m.
Are there too many books in the world already?
A debate led by Porter Anderson, other speakers TBA
5:30 p.m.
Drinks and networking reception


Saturday, October 11: Full-day Stage Program

Chaired by publishing expert Alison Baverstock, this full-day program on the Publishing Perspectives stage (Hall 8.0, N143) will include:
  • Presentations on the latest tools and services for authors
  • Data and research on the global self-publishing industry
  • Best practices from self-publishing experts
  • Success stories from established authors
  • Drinks and networking reception



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