We hear a lot about how self-publishing needs to learn from trade publishing but not so much about the changes that are taking place in the other direction. Join Chair Porter Anderson as he shares his own wisdom gleaned as a global publishing commentator, and explores this key question with panelists Robert Caskie, Senior Agent at Peter Frazer Dunlop; Dr Alison Baverstock, Associate Professor, Department of Journalism and Publishing, Kingston University and Robin Cutler of Ingram Spark: how self-publishing is affecting the way trade publishers, editors, agents and bookshops do business.
How Self Publishing is changing Trade Publishing: PORTER ANDERSON, ROBIN CUTLER, ALISON BAVERSTOCK, ROBERT CASKIE
Share
Leave a Reply
Latest advice, news, ratings, tools and trends.
New UK-Based Speakies Awards Offer Audiobook Alternative to the Audies: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway
As we celebrate the return of double-digit growth to audiobooks, it might seem strange that there is still really only one big audiobook award. The Audies, run by the Audio Publishers Association, is a huge affair with nearly thirty categories. And of course, it’s open to indie authors. Well, now there’s another contender: the Speakies (surely to become known as the Speakeasies—and if there’s not a Bugsy Malone feel to the first staging, I will be hugely disappointed).
Live Events: What Authors Gain by Showing Up
With so much expert content now available online—through webinars, courses, and virtual conferences—many authors wonder if it's still worth attending live events. The answer, as you'll see below, is yes. But not just for the educational sessions. The real value often lies in the connections you make, the energy in the room, and the unexpected conversations that can shape your career.
Should You Try to Turn Your Book into a Film or TV Series? The Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A Podcast Featuring Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black
In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A podcast, host Michael La Ronn discusses whether it's worth an author’s time to pursue turning a book into a film or TV series—and why it might be more effective to let the industry come to you.
This was awesome! Any time you can get a bunch of great minds in the same room together for something like this, you know you are going to learn some really useful information. Thanks for sharing!
Great session! Thanks for making this video available. I’ve learned so much from IndieRecon. Now to get out there and use it. 🙂