Foundations for Publishing Success
This is Not Just Another Sales Pitch Conference
Join PublishDrive and a lineup of publishing experts, industry professionals, successful authors, and publishing leaders for a free two-day online conference designed to help you build a sustainable publishing career and business.
Over two days, you'll discover practical strategies for publishing, marketing, distribution, discoverability, business growth, and navigating the rapidly changing publishing landscape. Our goal is simple: provide actionable insights that help authors and publishers make better decisions, reach more readers, and create long-term success.
Conference Agenda
Our two-day online conference brings together some of the top names in independent publishing to help you build a sustainable publishing career and business.
Who should attend?
• Independent authors• Small and midsize publishers
• Author-publishers
• Hybrid authors
• Publishing professionals
• Literary entrepreneurs
• Content creators interested in publishing
What you'll learn
• Global book distribution
• Book marketing strategies
• Building an author platform
• Publishing business fundamentals
• Wide publishing and discoverability
• AI tools for publishing
• Audience growth and reader engagement
• Industry trends and opportunities
• Productivity and mindset for long-term success
Meet the
Speakers
We're bringing together experienced authors, publishing professionals, industry leaders, and service providers to share practical advice you can implement immediately.
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Russell Nohelty
USA Today Bestselling Author
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Stephanie Pajonas
Co-founder of the Future Fiction Academy
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Sarah Bean
Head of Marketing & Partnerships at Book launchers
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Christopher Locke
IBPA Director of Membership & Member Services
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Orna Ross
Founder & Director of of the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi)
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Kerrie Flanagan
Author and Content & Community Manager for Booklinker
Why attend?
• 100% free to attend
• Two full days of expert-led sessions
• Learn from publishing professionals and successful authors
• Discover tools and strategies to grow your publishing business
• Attend from anywhere in the world
• Gain practical insights you can apply immediately
• Connect with a community of authors and publishing professionals
Can't attend live?
No problem.
All conference sessions will be recorded and available for free on the PublishDrive YouTube channel after the event, so you can watch at your own pace and revisit your favorite presentations whenever you need them.
STAY UPDATED
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• Speaker announcements
• Session updates
• Registration information
• Event reminders
• Exclusive conference news
Interested in meeting in person?
We're exploring future opportunities to bring members of the PublishDrive community together in Budapest, Hungary in June 2027 for in-person author gatherings focused on learning, networking, and meaningful connections. If you'd like to help shape a future event, we'd love your input.
LEARN MOREFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is the conference really free?
Yes. The conference is completely free to attend, and all replays will be free on our YouTube channel.
Do I need to be a PublishDrive user?
No. The conference is open to authors, publishers, and publishing professionals regardless of where or how they publish.
Will sessions be recorded?
Yes. All sessions will be recorded and made available for free on YouTube after the conference.
How will I attend?
The conference will be hosted online. Registered attendees will receive access information before the event.
Hosted by PublishDrive
PublishDrive helps authors and publishers distribute, manage, and grow their publishing businesses globally. From metadata optimization and distribution to royalty management and marketing tools, PublishDrive supports publishing success at every stage of the journey.