LONDON | 20 -21 JUNE, 2023
The Self Publishing Show LIVE!
The biggest indie author conference
this side of the Atlantic.
WELCOME TO THE
SELF PUBLISHING SHOW 2023!
Once again sponsored by Amazon KDP and attended by nine hundred authors plus major industry players including Reedsy and Draft2Digital, Europe’s premier indie author conference is going to be bigger and better than ever. The last show’s special guests included Joanna Penn (The Creative Penn), Alex Newton (K-Lytics) and Lucy Score (internationally bestselling author), and 2023’s two-day schedule is set to be even more exciting.
Don't worry if you can't join us in London on the 20th and 21st June 2023. Every session will be recorded and edited by a professional film crew for you to watch in your own time - at home!
As well as all of the content from both days of the conference, a Digital Ticket also grants you access to our Virtual Conference held on August 3rd and 4th.
Over two full days, we’ll be releasing a packed schedule of pre-recorded sessions from some of the biggest names and brands in self-publishing – in essence, a whole second conference you can attend from the comfort of your armchair. You can join us live or watch the sessions completely at your leisure.
MEET OUR 2023 LINE-UP!
Check out some of the confirmed speakers and panellists for this summer's show.
More to be revealed soon - along with the full agenda for the event!
MARK DAWSON
Bestselling author, founder of The Self Publishing Formula
JAMES BLATCH
First-time author and co-host of The Self Publishing Show
BELLA ANDRE
Bestselling indie romance author
CRAIG MARTELLE
Bestselling indie author and 20 Books co-founder
JASPER JOFFE
Founder of indie publishing house, Joffe Books
RACHEL McLEAN
Bestselling indie crime author & Kindle Storyteller winner
ORNA ROSS
Author and founder of the Alliance of Independent Authors
MARC REKLAU
Non-fiction bestseller, life coach and entrepreneur
SIMON McLEAVE
Script writer turned bestselling indie crime writer
KRISTINA STANLEY
Award-winning author, fiction editor & CEO of Fictionary
BRITT ANDREWS
Bestselling paranormal romance author
DAVE CHESSON
Founder of Kindlepreneur, Publisher Rocket & Atticus
PETER GIBBONS
Winner of the 2022 Kindle Storyteller Literary Award
DARREN HARDY
Kindle DP, Manager - Author & Editorial Programmes
JM DAGLIESH
UK-based bestselling indie crime writer
IAN SAINSBURY
Ex-stockbroker turned writer and Kindle Storyteller winner
DAMON COURTNEY
Author-entrepreneur, founder of BookFunnel
TIM SULLIVAN
Screenwriter, director and bestselling indie thriller author
KATE PICKFORD
Screenwriter, editor, book coach & author
DAVID LEADBETTER
Million-selling indie author & Kindle award winner
ANNA McNUFF
Adventurer, non-fiction author & Kindle Storyteller winner
STUART BACHE
Pro Book Cover Designer of multiple bestselling books
HANNHA LYNN
Multi-genre award-winning novelist
CONFERENCE SESSIONS
Day 1 - August 3rd
Recorded Sessions from the live show, June 2023:
- MAKE GREAT MONEY WITH INDIE TRANSLATIONS
Worldwide #1 bestselling author, Bella Andre, will clearly explain when and how to translate your indie books . She will also share numbers to show how profitable translation can be. - BEGINNER BOOK MARKETING
Damon Courtney is the genius behind book distribution service, BookFunnel. Learn how using the service, and others like it, can kick-start or amplify your indie book marketing efforts. - MAKING A KILLING WITH REGIONAL CRIME
Join UK bestsellers JM Dalgliesh, Rachel McLean, Simon McCleave and Tim Sullivan as they discuss one of the most popular genres in the market right now – Regional Crime. Moderated by Jasper Joffe of Joffe Books. - THE 5-STEP FORMULA FOR PERFECTING YOUR STORY STRUCTURE
In this session, Fictionary's Kristina Stanley will share with you why story editing is essential. She’ll show you the top 5 steps in a structural edit of fiction. Expect actionable advice you can immediately apply to your novel. - CONSTRUCTING THE PERFECT AMAZON SALES PAGE
Kindlepreneur's Dave Chesson show the key steps to refining page structure and improving conversion on your Amazon book page, maximizing the overall effectiveness of every marketing tactic used to drive buyers to your book. - THE PERFECTION PARADOX
Bestseller and 20 Books co-founder Craig Martelle offers up advice on tackling imposter syndrome, developing confidence in our ability to write and learning the art of perseverance. - YOU ARE THE MOUNTAIN
If you find that you're your own worst enemy when it comes to writing (think procrastination, a desire for over-perfection etc.), worry not. Author, screenwriter and editor Kate Pickford is here to show you how to conquer the mountain! - AI FOR AUTHORS - HELP OR HINDRANCE?
Chaired by James Blatch, cover designer to the stars Stuart Bache and Kindle Storyteller winner Hannah Lynn discuss AI technology and how it will affect authors going forward.
Plus these digital-only sessions: - THE ONE-HOUR WEBSITE with DigitalAuthorToolkit's Stuart Grant
- MAKING MILLIONS WITH MARKETING with Steve Higgs
- HOW TO PROMOTE ANY BOOK WITH BOOKBUB ADS with members of the BookBub team
- SELL AND PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS with Kate Nash
- SELL MORE BOOKS WITH ANIMATED ADS with BookBrush COO Dana Claire
Day 2 - August 4th
Recorded Sessions from the live show, June 2023:
- MEET THE KINDLE STORYTELLER WINNERS
What does it take to win this coveted award? Find out directly from past winners Anna McNuff, Ian Sainsbury, Peter Gibbons, Hannah Lynn, David Leadbeater, Rachel McLean and Amazon's Darren Hardy. - SELLING BOOKS WITH TIKTOK SHOP
Tiktok's Patrick Hunter and Matthew Perry deliver top tips on using the fast growing social media platform and how to make the most of the TikTok Shop as an author. - THE BIG INDIE AUTHOR DATA DROP
Orna Ross will present research findings into self-publishing author income from ALLi's recent global survey. Expect valuable insights regarding average author income, genre popularity, current trends and the key factors that contribute to financial success. - FAILURE TO FORTUNE: THE ESSENTIALS
Self-help bestseller Marc Reklau follows up his popular presentation at last year's show with an exploration of the components he considers most responsible for his success. - FACEBOOK ADS: DRIVE MORE THAN SALES
Indie author and publisher Blake Hudson shares what has (and hasn't) worked in Facebook advertising strategies he's used for various book genres. - BUILDING A FANDOM
Join Britt Andrews as she explains how in just over two years she's cultivated a group of loyal super-fans and seen her annual earnings hit mutiple six figures. Learn how to turn a reader into a fan and you'll be able to open new doors to generate revenue and eliminate the never ending cycle of rapid releasing.
Plus these digital-only sessions: - HOW TO CREATE YOUR AUTHOR BRAND STORY with Isabelle Knight
- HOW TO BOOST NEW RELEASE SALES WITH BOOKBUB with members of the BookBub team
Further sessions will be added here soon.
A full timetable for the 2-day digital event will be made available in late July 2023.
Please note: conference sessions are subject to change at short notice.
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