Grids offer a structured framework for layouts that assist with the consistency and coherence of design—but most frequently they seem to adhere to a rectilinear form with placement outside of that form either seeming "random" or "breaking the grid." This informative session challenges what you already know about layout and looks at how layouts can […]
The Book Passage Mystery Writers Conference is THE conference for those looking to up their mystery writing game. After 29 years, its reputation only continues to grow—because it covers everything you need, from story development and writing skills to finding an agent and publisher. Here’s what you’ll find at this intensive 3-day Conference: Experienced authors teach setting, dialogue, and character development. Editors, […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of self-publishing, the presentation of your book plays a critical role in capturing your audience’s attention and delivering a professional reading experience. This workshop is designed to help self-publishing authors understand the best practices of designing the interiors of their books, and equip them with the skills needed to DIY their […]
Publishing Professionals Network is hosting an in-person (free!) tour of a state-of-the art, on-demand printer. We will see the facility in full operation—including their high-speed inkjet presses, high-end toner production devices, integrated and automated bindery, and the fulfillment distribution options. In addition, they have wide format printing, promotional production, and labels. We will learn about their […]
Publishing is complicated, and explaining it to authors—especially first-time and self-publishing authors—can take up hours of your valuable time. Some editors have said that the problem can be intense enough that they actually avoid working with inexperienced author clients, because the sheer amount of time required is too hard on their profit margins. In this […]
An Open and Fun Forum on Pronouns, Short Attention Spans, and Whatever Else Makes You Crazed and Confused. Are the rules of copyediting and language usage changing as our culture changes? Of course they are! But how fast, and in a good direction? This PPN Professional Development session aims to provide everyone a chance to […]
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Fauzia Burke
Founder, FSB Associates; Book Publicist and AI Consultant; and Author of Online Marketing for Busy Authors
Publishing in the Age of AI
Preserving Tradition While Embracing Innovation
The Book Industry Study Group is coming to the Bay Area! This September, BISG is bringing its mission and expertise to the West Coast. Join us for a gathering designed to connect publishing professionals across the publishing supply chain. What to Expect: Welcome & Introductions Industry Programming: conversations on pressing topics like supply chain, metadata, rights, […]
Surviving a Layoff and Getting Back to Work Losing your job is an undeniable setback that almost everyone faces at some point in their career. But once the right job-search tools are in place, you’ll develop a plan to go from layoff to payoff by returning to the workforce even better prepared. We’ll not only […]
What do professional book designers really think of modern cover design? When they look at current cover design trends, is their first thought Great! or Hate! Watch seasoned cover designers give their rapid-fire hot takes on recent covers from a variety of genres. And beyond initial reactions, they’ll discuss what principles of design they’re seeing upheld or ignored. Whether […]
Get the most out of your conference experience! Join us for a pre-conference Zoom session with Linda Ruggeri from The Networking Studio.We know that attending a conference can be exciting, energizing—and yes, a little overwhelming. But a bit of smart planning can help you show up prepared to make meaningful connections and get real value from […]
Featuring Keynote Speaker Jane Friedman