Self-Publishing Advice Conference 2026

The Future of Self-Publishing: What's Working Now & What's Next

SelfPubCon26 · Free for ALLi Members · Access Passes Available

17 Sessions. One Question: where is indie publishing going, and how do you go with it?

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Purchase an All-Access Pass for just £49

SelfPubCon26 · Free for ALLi Members · Access Passes Available

17 Sessions. One Question: where is indie publishing going, and how do you go with it?

Keep Learning with SelfPubCon26

On the 16-19th October 2026, the Self-Publishing Advice Conference (SelfPubCon26) brought together independent authors and publishing experts from around the world to explore The Future of Self-Publishing: What’s Working Now & What’s Next.

Although the live conference has now ended, you can still access its wealth of expert advice with a SelfPubCon All-Access Pass. Explore sessions covering writing craft and how to double-down on being human, book marketing, technology, reader reach, crowdfunding, translation, podcasting and more, with over 100 hours of learning from past conferences also available in the archive.

Whether you’re preparing to publish your first book or looking to grow your author business, revisit valuable insights, discover new strategies and find practical ideas to put into action.

An All-Access Pass also gives you access to the exclusive Indie Author Lab workshop with ALLi Director Orna Ross, designed to help you turn conference takeaways into a clear action plan for your publishing business, with accompanying workbook.

For just £49 per year, you can continue learning from SelfPubCon26 and explore the wider conference archive. Your pass renews annually, but you can cancel at any time. Alternatively, ALLi members enjoy continued access to conference replays as part of their membership.

We’re grateful to our sponsors whose support helped make this year’s conference possible, and free to all during the conference weekend.

Purchase an All-Access Pass for just £49

Speakers at SelfPubCon 2026

Jane Friedman

Keynote

The Indie Author’s Next Move: What’s Working Now and Where We’re Going

Chelle Honiker

Chelle Honiker: Running an AI-Assisted Publishing Business

Publisher, Indie Author Magazine
Author Shanaya Wagh

Shanaya Wagh: Ask ALLi (Your Self-Publishing Questions Answered)

Author & Publications Manager, ALLi

Ben Hughes: From Backer to Reader

Senior Manager, Ingram Spark UK & AU
Oriana Leckert

Oriana Leckert: Crowdfunding’s Next Chapter

Head of Publishing, Kickstarter

Grace Sammon: Who’s On Your Team?

Award-winning author, educator, book coach, & literary advocate

Nick Coveney: From Backer to Reader

Author of Everything Not Saved
Marvin Wey

Marvin Wey: New Takes on Timeless Trends

Co-founder, Author Scale

Penny Sansevieri: Why Local Marketing Is the Indie Author’s Newest Advantage

CEO & Founder, Author Marketing Experts, Inc.

Sacha Black: Ask ALLi (Your Self-Publishing Questions Answered)

Best-Selling Romantasy Author & Publisher
Mark Leslie

Mark Leslie: New Trends in Author Podcasting

Book Industry Insider & Founder, Stark Reflections
Nicholas Kotar

Nicholas Kotar: Writing for Humans in the Age of AI and Algorithms

Writing Mentor, Translator & Teacher

Tayo Olarewaju: Sell More Books in Action

Video Marketing Expert & Debut Author
Jay Jacobson

Jay Jacobson: New Takes on Timeless Trends

CEO, Book Award Pro
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Roz Morris: Ask ALLi (Your Self-Publishing Questions Answered)

ALLi's Editor-in-Chief & Author of Acclaimed Literary Novels
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Ross Lynch: Sell More Books in Action

Global Community Lead, ALLi
Michail Kollewijn

Michail Kollewijn: Entering European Markets

CEO & Founder, PublishMe

Luis Javier Reyna Mijangos: Who’s On Your Team?

Director of Marketing & Business Development, Gatekeeper Press

Russell Nohelty: Crowdfunding’s Next Chapter

Day Leitao: Crowdfunding’s Next Chapter

New Adult & YA Romantasy Author
Matty Dalrymple

Matty Dalrymple: New Trends in Author Podcasting

Founder, The Indy Author
Orna Ross

Orna Ross: The New Rules of Reader Reach

Director, Alliance of Independent Authors

Melissa Addey: Ask ALLi (Your Self-Publishing Questions Answered)

Historical Fiction Author & ALLi's Campaigns Lead
Tom Evans

Tom Evans: New Takes on Timeless Trends

Co-founder, New Reality Journeys
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SelfPubCon26 Prize Draw – Closed (Winners to be announced & contacted by 31st October)

Every registration is an entry. Over $4,000 of prizes.

Registrations for the 2026 Self-Publishing Advice Conference (SelfPubCon26) were automatically entered into our free SelfPubCon26 Prize Draw, with a fantastic selection of prizes up for grabs from generous partners of ALLi (The Alliance of Independent Authors), covering everything from editing and book design to publishing, marketing, author websites, and more.

One grand-prize winner will receive a Kobo Clara Color eReader in black or white (worth $199.99), generously donated by our SelfPubCon26 Prize Draw Sponsor, Kobo Writing Life!

With thanks to our 2026 Conference Sponsors!

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Platinum Sponsor
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Gold Sponsor
Gatekeeper Press
Silver Sponsor
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Bowker
Bronze Sponsor
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What to expect…

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Two Ways to Keep Learning with #SelfPubCon26

Here are 2 options to choose from to gain access to the conference archive.

1. JOIN THE ALLIANCE OF INDEPENDENT AUTHORS (ALLi)

Becoming a member gives you access to all past and future SelfPubCon conferences, plus a host of member-only benefits: a private member forum in SelfPubConnect where you can ask questions and get advice from ALLi advisors, regular live Q&As and webinars, discounts from ALLi partners, free guidebooks, a member magazine, and more.

Membership starts from as little as £69/year.

Learn More or Join ALLi

2. PURCHASE A SELF-PUBLISHING ADVICE CONFERENCE ACCESS PASS

Unlock a Year of Learning with the Self-Publishing Advice Conference Access Pass!

Take your indie author career to the next level with a Self-Publishing Advice Conference Access Pass for just £49.

Get access to 100+ hours of expert advice from past Self-Publishing Advice Conferences, including the 2026 Future of Self-Publishing Conference. Learn from leading industry experts, explore the latest trends and connect with a community of focused indie authors.

Your Access Pass includes:

  • 100+ hours of learning for indie authors

  • Insights and advice from top publishing industry experts

  • Full access to the 2026 conference, both live and in replay

  • Access to the exclusive Indie Author Lab Workshop with Orna Ross (19th October 2026)

  • A growing library of conference sessions to help you develop your author business

  • Access to a supportive community of fellow indie authors

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll find practical advice and inspiration to support your publishing journey.

All this for just £49.

Your plan renews annually, and you can cancel at any time.

Invest in your author journey and make the most of a year of expert learning!

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Don’t miss your chance to keep learning from the Self-Publishing Advice Conference, no matter which pathway works best for you!

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