It’s hard to believe, but after all this preparation, the Self-Publishers Online Conference is next week!
All the excitement got me thinking about my own book-publishing journey. I like to joke that it only took 10 years to self-publish my first book. Maybe you can relate to this 😉
In 1996, I read a bunch of self-publishing books and became completely overwhelmed. I had piles of notes, no idea how to write the book, even less clue where to get it printed, and zero money for my first print run.
A mere 10 years later in 2006, I released my first book, Vegan Success. By then, I’d written a lot more, more publishing information was available, and the advent of short-run digital printing meant I didn’t have to print (or pay for) 5,000 books. Yay!
Now with a total of 10 books to our credit, I have to say that if I’d had access to the incredible publishing minds we’re bringing together for SPOC, I don’t think it would have taken me 10 years to release my first book. These folks are incredibly generous in how much information they share; I know you’ll be impressed.
I hope you’re looking forward to SPOC as much as I am!
A Day In the Life at SPOC 2010
We’ve received a few questions about what it’s like to attend a “virtual conference” so James wrote a blog post called “A Day in the Life at SPOC 2010.”
SPOC Behind the Scenes
For more insight, you also can check out our “Behind the Login” page, which shows you how SPOC differs from a typical “telesummit.”
Discounts from Our Sponsors
Keep in mind that not only can you attend SPOC for exactly $0, you can get discounts from our sponsors on various publishing-related services.
For example, Send2Press is offering a discount on its press release distribution services. We’re offering discounts on our products and the Small Publishers Artists and Writers Network will let you join at $10 off the regular low membership rate.
To Register for SPOC
If you haven’t registered for SPOC yet, click the Register button in the upper right-hand corner, or use this direct link:
If you signed up for a Basic (free) pass and realize now that you want to upgrade your pass to get recordings or CDs, just let us know:
According to stats, 80% of people want to write a book. If some of your friends are among them, please feel free to pass on this information to them. Until next time…
Live long and publish!