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Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA
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Thursday May 15, 2025 TBA

9:00am CDT

IBPA Think Tank for Established Publishers - at Open Book in Minneapolis
Thursday May 15, 2025 9:00am - 4:30pm CDT
IBPA Think Tank for Established Publishers
A day of expert-level peer-to-peer discussions with tailored tracks for:
Executives
Editorial/Production Key Staff
Marketing/Sales Key Staff

Details here. Separate registration required, which you can do here.


Thursday May 15, 2025 9:00am - 4:30pm CDT
Open Book 1011 Washington Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55415

1:00pm CDT

Preconference Workshop 1: Building a Publishing Company in Real Time
Thursday May 15, 2025 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Building a Publishing Company in Real Time: A Boot Camp with Eddie Gamarra and Guests

For authors and independent publishers who are ready to launch their business and need the details on how to do it effectively. 

This session is the step-by-step process of setting up a publishing company from scratch. From developing a business plan to incorporating; from self-financing to crowdfunding; from accounting to deal making; from soliciting submissions to hiring freelance staff; from P&Ls to marketing plans, from printing and distribution to building/maintaining readership – attend this “how to journey” to see how it’s done and be ready to do it yourself! 
Speakers
avatar for Eddie Gamarra

Eddie Gamarra

Founder, Gamarra Media
Eddie Gamarra: Former college professor and now media right consultant/IP creator, Eddie runs Gamarra Media helping book folks navigate Hollywood.  Prior he was VP, Literary Affairs where he scouted & acquired books & other IP for Paramount's Nickelodeon & Awesomeness brands... Read More →
Thursday May 15, 2025 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Intercontinental St. Paul Riverfront 11 E Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55101

1:00pm CDT

Preconference Workshop 2: Grants, Funding, & Other Opportunities for Under-Resourced Indie Publishers
Thursday May 15, 2025 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Grants, Funding & Other Opportunities for Under-Resourced Indie Publishers with Joylynn M. Ross and Brandy Miller.
 
For author publishers and micro publishers who are figuring out the business of publishing 
 
Are you full of literary dreams, visions, and goals that are bigger than your budget? Don't get discouraged because in this workshop, you will be empowered and equipped with the resources, systems, strategies, and techniques to help you achieve, manifest, and reach them. If you are an author or publisher looking to build, scale, and grow your publishing business, and would like the resources you need to do so, then this is the workshop you don't want to miss. 
 
To help you maximize the workshop, consider investing in the following companion curriculum and resources: 
 
Make a Living as a Writer (hardcopy curriculum):  
https://www.pathtopublishing.com/conferencestore
 
Act Like an Author, Think Like a Business: Ways to Achieve Financial Literary Successhttps://www.pathtopublishing.com/actlikeanauthorbook

Speakers
avatar for Joylynn M. Ross

Joylynn M. Ross

CEO & Founder, Path To Publishing
Joylynn M. Ross is a 30+ year literary industry professional and the CEO of Path To Publishing, Co-founder of Path To Connections, and President of PTP Press. Joylynn has served on every corner of the publishing world and literary industry map. From self-published and traditionally... Read More →
avatar for Brandy M. Miller

Brandy M. Miller

Director of Program Development & Coordination, co-founder, Chief Acquisitions Editor, Path To Publishing/Path To Connections /PTP Press
Award-winning international speaker and author, Brandy M. Miller, met Joylynn M. Ross during an Experienced Writers Retreat in Las Vegas. The two began working together in 2019 and their partnership accelerated in 2021. They co-founded Path To Connections as the B2B side of Path To... Read More →
Thursday May 15, 2025 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Intercontinental St. Paul Riverfront 11 E Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55101

1:00pm CDT

Preconference Workshop 3: Optimizing Amazon for Profit
Thursday May 15, 2025 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Optimizing Amazon for Profit
Ian Lamont

Amazon Ads. Kindle Direct Publishing. Amazon Advantage. No matter which way you turn, Amazon is always finding another way to take a bigger slice of the revenue pie ... and leave less for publishers. So how can publishers put some of that money back into their own pockets?

An experienced independent publisher and Amazon seller, Ian Lamont has deep experience with Amazon programs. While he doesn't have a magic wand, he has insights and best practices that can help everyone from independent authors to distributed publishers make more money from sales on Amazon. 

Come prepared with your three biggest concerns about Amazon and your best listening skills. This fast-moving session will leave you with tons of notes and resources, and will feature an opportunity for on-the-spot evaluations of your own Amazon book listings. 
 
Topics will include:
  • The 10 Commandments of Amazon 
  • Detail Page Optimization for Books 
  • Amazon Search Fundamentals
  • Best Practices for Amazon Ads
  • Navigating Dark Patterns on Amazon     
  • Branding on Amazon, from A+ to Amazon Stores

Speakers
avatar for Ian Lamont

Ian Lamont

Founder, i30 Media Corporation
Ian Lamont is the founder of i30 Media Corporation (publisher of In 30 Minutes Guides) and Lean Media consulting. For more than 10 years, Ian has used a range of Amazon programs to grow his business, including Amazon Advertising, Amazon Seller Central, Amazon KDP, and Amazon Advantage... Read More →
Thursday May 15, 2025 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Intercontinental St. Paul Riverfront 11 E Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55101

1:00pm CDT

Preconference Workshop 4: Business Management
Thursday May 15, 2025 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Business Management
Tieshena Davis and Maria Dismondy

Full session description to come.
Speakers
avatar for Tieshena Davis

Tieshena Davis

CEO & Publisher, Publish Your Gift®
Tieshena Davis is the CEO of Publish Your Gift®, a hybrid publishing firm specializing in author branding for leaders at the top of their field. She is a seasoned award-winning entrepreneur, author and board director with over 24 years’ experience in strategic management, growth leadership, and corporate training. Tieshena... Read More →
avatar for Maria Dismondy

Maria Dismondy

Publisher, Cardinal Rule Press
Maria Dismondy uses her experiences as a former educator and author for over a decade to work with writers on getting their messages into the world as the publisher at Cardinal Rule Press. Maria is the founder of Making Spirits Bright, a nonprofit dedicated to providing access to... Read More →
Thursday May 15, 2025 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Intercontinental St. Paul Riverfront 11 E Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55101

5:30pm CDT

Welcome Reception - Literature & Libations
Thursday May 15, 2025 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Free reception for all conference attendees, as well as our MBPR and MIPA friends.

Come with a recommendation for an indie published book (published by someone else)!

Thursday May 15, 2025 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Intercontinental St. Paul Riverfront 11 E Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55101
 
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