NEW YORK—January 12, 2022—BookLife is pleased to announce the debut of the BookLife Indie Author Forum, a one-day virtual gathering
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Michael AnderleBestselling Author |
Tarryn FisherBestselling Author |
Christina C. JonesBestselling Author |
Melissa MarrBestselling Author |
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Raquel Shante de LemosCofounder/Creative Director, Big Black Chapters |
Renee HarlestonFounder, Writing Diversely |
Chloe LieseBestselling Author |
Marshall ThorntonBestselling Author |
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Karen BoothRomance Author |
Alexa KangHistorical Fiction Author |
Derek Taylor KentBestselling Children's Book Author |
Kathy MeisFounder & CEO, Bublish |
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Paige AllenDirector, IngramSpark |
Karen AndersonAssociate Publisher, Morgan James Publishing |
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Janine HernandezBestselling Author |
Tiffany RichardsonAuthor & Cofounder,Big Black Chapters |
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Spike AdamsPublisher, CJ Sparrow Publication |
Thomishia BookerAuthor & Publisher, Hey Carter! Books |
Naibe ReynosoBestselling Author |
Tap the expertise of Publishers Weekly and BookLife to get an inside look at the ever evolving and rapidly expanding world of self-publishing. This one-day, online event will present a series of thoughtful discussions and breakout sessions to help authors find the success their book deserves.
Whether it’s cover design, mastering a social media presence, or working with an editor, knowledgeable professionals will guide attendees through the various steps and multiple paths in the self-publishing process. By the end of conference, attendees will walk away with a plan to claim their space as an indie author.
As an attendee, your registration includes the opportunity to have your book featured in BookLife Indie Author Forum’s New Title Showcase. Powered by Combined Book Exhibit, this special virtual exhibit will be highlighted during the conference in its own room and will be made available on both the BookLife and Combined Book Exhibit websites through 2022. After you register, you may upload your book here.
Can’t make the event? No problem! All registrants will have access to the video archives of the full conference to view whenever they’d like with no expiration.
BookLife’s Indie Author Forum is free to all librarians, booksellers, library board trustees and members, and friend of library organizations! Click below to register now.
NEW YORK—January 12, 2022—BookLife is pleased to announce the debut of the BookLife Indie Author Forum, a one-day virtual gathering