Léonicka Valcius and Anyka Davis interrogate and rethink in-house processes and assumptions that come before publication date, including acquisitions, audience identification, setting sales expectations and budgets, and more.
Podcast
Backlist keywords
- March 23, 2018
This session will give you deeper insights into what keywords are, how they work, and what you can do to join the keywords revolution.
Repurposing content
- March 24, 2017
Drawing from case studies of creative and effective ways to give existing content a second life, this panel discussion will show you how to broaden your reach by using the resources you already have.
Readers will listen: Audiobooks and the sound of sales
- March 24, 2017
With a panel of industry experts and innovators, we’ll discuss current developments in the creation and distribution of audiobooks, alongside new consumer data on what listeners expect from us.
Ashleigh Gardner dives deep into case studies and explores how Wattpad approaches data and discovery to identify hidden stories that translate into publishing success.
Minding the gap: Advanced sales strategies for diverse lists
- March 24, 2017
As the publication of diverse books moves from “latest trend” to business priority, sales reps, marketers, and retailers need tools and strategies to effectively sell these books.
ebook apps from the inside out
- March 23, 2017
An exploration of the past, present, and future evolution of ebook reading applications and how that impacts and informs the art and craft of creating ebooks.
Creating a roadmap for accessibility
- March 23, 2017
Learn how to develop a practical roadmap for creating accessible ebooks that’s customized to the unique considerations of your press and workflow.
When ebooks make a publisher’s dream of never having books go out of print become a reality, what editorial, production, and technical obstacles arise?
Encouraging grassroots innovation at a legacy publisher
- April 1, 2016
When you’re working at a big publisher, what kinds of innovation can you introduce in ebook/digital processes while still keeping up with the day-to-day work?
Join Joshua Tallent as he explains how the publishing marketplace is evolving, with clear examples and advice that will help you expand your reach and bring more discoverability to your titles around the world.
Tech as equalizer: We Read Too
- April 1, 2016
The We Read Too app showcases children’s and YA books written by and for people of colour. Kaya Thomas shares why she created it and how the publishers can reach audiences of colour.