Have you been anxiously waiting to meet the agents and editors attending this year’s edition of Pitch-O-Rama? With April soon approaching, Pitch-O-Rama will be just around the corner, so we’re eager to share the talents who will provide their expertise to those attending.
How to Market Books for Children Micaela S. Benn, Marketing Strategist & Children’s Book Author Looking for a way to consistently generate orders of 20 or more of your children’s books at a time, directly from a website that you own? Then you need to learn how to pitch your children’s books to independent retailers […]
Looking for a way to consistently generate orders of 20 or more of your children’s books at a time, directly from a website that you own? Then you need to learn how to pitch your children’s books to independent retailers that actively add new titles just like yours to their inventory each week. Join this […]
Want to learn more about poisons used in murder? Dr. Jen Prosser, creator and host of the Pick Your Poison Podcast, gives a Primer on Poisons, discussing poisons and toxins from cases taken from headline news. She’ll discuss popular historical poisons like arsenic and cyanide as well as modern toxins like the cage convulsant, tetramine. Join […]
Join us for a small in-person coffee hour at Petit Pierre Bakery in Phinney Ridge. Outdoor seating is available at this location on a first-come first-serve basis. No cost to attend; attendees pay for any food or beverage they wish to enjoy. All interested editors are welcome! Registration is not required, but it helps us plan […]
Join MoAD and Litquake for a live poetry reading and celebration of the publication Black Fire This Time Vol. 2 with featured poets Judy Juanita, Tureeda Mikell, Karla Brundage, Thurman Watts, Sheila Smith McCoy, and Katherine Takara.In this follow-up volume in the Black Fire This Time series, over 75 poets and writers come together on […]
The Premier Educational Event for Independent Book Publishers IBPA PUBLISHING UNIVERSITY (#PubU2024) is where hundreds of independent publishers and industry partners will gather to exchange knowledge, resources, strategies, solutions, and more--we're planning now. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Independent publishers, hybrid publishers, author publishers (aka self-published authors), university presses, and association presses interested in advancing their book publishing know-how.
Have you thought about adding book coaching to your range of editorial services, either as a side gig or to explore a potential new career path? Or maybe you're already experienced in book coaching and you'd like to engage additional good clients? Will you be able to attract the types of writers you like to […]
by Coleen Curry The Pianel binding is a modern twist on binding structures that use metal rods at the joint, more commonly known as piano hinges. The ‘Pianel’ structure designed by Ben Elbel uses the piano hinge as a main structural and visual feature with the piano hinge tucked away in a neat, nifty construction, […]
Literacy is everybody's business. Who will tell our story? 28th Annual Book Conference + Business + Tech Expo A Face-to-Face Event
We’re celebrating with Books Not Bans, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, and over 20 bookstores across San Francisco – on bike! Ride your bike to as many bookstores as you can, and enter the raffle to win great bookish prizes from us and participating bookstores. FREE
Remember Me: American Carved Stone Books from the Ian Berke Collection, curated by Mindell Dubansky, is a fascinating exploration of the realm where book-like objects and folk art intersect. San Francisco collector Ian Berke began collecting these intriguing artifacts during a chance encounter at an antique show in New England in 2007. Fascinated by a […]