The Self-Publishing Advice Conference (#SelfPubCon25) is back this October as we bring together leading voices from the self-publishing industry for another packed, practical and inspiring online event.
Save the date: October 17th–19th, 2025 (final dates and times TBC)
The ALLi member community is currently voting on this year’s format—either our traditional 24-hour conference or a 2 to 3-day event. Either way, we’re planning a flexible and accessible online experience for all indie authors, with replays of all sessions available so you can catch up at a time that suits you.
The conference will take place online, and access will be free to all for a limited time. If you'd like to be among the first to hear when registration opens, sign up to our conference mailing list here.
This Year’s Theme: New Trends in Self-Publishing
This year’s theme, New Trends in Self-Publishing, looks ahead to what the future holds for indie authors and publisher. Our sessions will feature expert insights and practical advice that’s both forward-looking and grounded in real-world experience, with actionable tips that you can implement straight away.
As always, the conference will be relevant to authors publishing fiction, non-fiction, or poetry, with speakers and topics covering everything from emerging technologies to proven business strategies.
What to Expect at SelfPubCon25
The Self-Publishing Advice Conference is run in association with the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) and has been supporting and inspiring indie authors since 2013.
Supported by our global team of indie author experts and top sponsors including Amazon KDP and IngramSpark, you can rest assured that every session is designed to deliver reliable, up-to-date, and actionable advice—no hype, no fluff, just the insights and tools you need to succeed.
Each year, the event attracts a wide range of speakers, including bestselling authors, experienced service providers, and leading voices in publishing. Sessions include:
- Expert interviews and presentations
- Practical panel discussions and workshops
- Competitions, giveaways, and live Q&As
- Workbooks and downloadable resources
- A vibrant attendee community space
Whether you’re just starting out or scaling your author business, you’ll leave this event with actionable insights to apply to your writing and publishing.
What attendees said about our 2024 conference
Highlights from our 2024 conference
Get Early Access Updates
To be notified as soon as speaker announcements, session details, and early-access registration go live, join the SelfPubCon mailing list here.
Subscribers will be the first to receive updates, competition announcements, speaker and sponsor highlights, and important reminders leading up to the conference. Conference access details will also be shared when the free access period begins.
For ALLi Members
As well as enjoying free access to the October conference, ALLi members can also benefit from the full conference archive right now via SelfPubConnect, home of the ALLi Member Forum. If you’re already a member, you’ll find past session replays and bonus content waiting for you there.
If you’re not yet a member, now is a great time to join ALLi and take advantage of our conference archive, along with a full suite of benefits for indie authors at every stage of the publishing journey.
Stay Tuned
We’ll be back to announce this year’s speaker lineup, sponsors, and full conference schedule in August. In the meantime, save the date, explore the archive (if you’re an ALLi member), and sign up for updates so you don’t miss a thing.
SelfPubCon is created by and for indie authors—join us in October for a jam-packed indie author conference!
Thoughts or further questions on this post or any self-publishing issue?
If you’re an ALLi member, head over to the SelfPubConnect forum for support from our experienced community of indie authors, advisors, and our own ALLi team. Simply create an account (if you haven’t already) to request to join the forum and get going.
Non-members looking for more information can search our extensive archive of blog posts and podcast episodes packed with tips and advice at ALLi's Self-Publishing Advice Center.
