We will be kicking off into success this inaugural conference the proper way! The official start to all attendees and speakers not only having fun but learning at the same time and pumped up to take action!

Most people think that marketing occurs in trying to simply get your book out into the market. Thoughtful marketing comes when you use your book to attract your ideal audience. Your best marketing tool is your book. Let's talk about components that can be added to any book to blast off your marketing!

Now that you've written your first book and self-published, how are you going to get the word out to everyone? You’re a writer...not a marketer! Well, it's actually easier than you think and I’ll explain to you how to do get yourself noticed without breaking the bank or pulling your hair out!

It's imperative today that business owners have a Best Selling book. It's not about manipulating Best Seller algorithms - it's about being smart about your marketing strategy so that once it hits the Best Seller list, you know how to leverage it to double your income, following and credibility.

Speakers in this session will discuss and share how to improve your writing to bring out the passion, creativity and voice that meets and resonates with your target audience keeping in mind, the aim is to attract sales and build relationships with your readers and followers.

There is someone out there waiting to hear your story. How does it shape the way you think, what is important to you and what brings you joy. What are you most passionate about? The Answer is in your story, and your story is essential to discovering your ultimate purpose. Where do you start? Someone out there is going through the same or similar challenge and they are stuck. They are waiting for your solution, they want to know how you did it and only you can teach them. Your passion and purpose are bigger than you, it's not about you but about that person that desperately needs your help. This is what we will cover in the session.

In this session, you will learn about writing with a purpose and being intentional as you write. You will be given key points which allowed me to write my book in 30 days and self publish in 90 days.

In this session you will: Learn if audiobook publication is a good fit for your books Discover how to get your audiobooks produced for 50% less than what it costs the big publishers Get the inside scoop on making your audiobook available to millions of eager listeners on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes. Find out how to boost your bottom line and expand your audience

Nowadays, your book can reach not only your neighborhood or country, but cross borders and spread to every corner of the world. This huge pool of possibilities is both very exciting but also frightening and causes many good books to dissolve to dust before reaching their potential and disappear in the archives because the author didn't know how to take the first step to break through borders. As a writer, editor, translator, and publisher, I will explain how important is preparation in targeting your book's audience; and how to turn your book into a bestseller by translating it into your particular audience's language.

You’re a Success! NOW the agents want you! How to make Publishing and Movie deals and keep your fingers. This session will explain what to do when the traditional book publishers and movie studios come knocking - what to say, and how to license your material for maximum profit.

Speakers in this session will address the most effective and efficient ways to build your author platform. That includes YOU by the way! What is an author's platform you ask? That's why you need to attend this conference and be here live to find out! This panel session is no nonsense if you really want to learn what you need to do and focus on to build your platform to not only attract your audience but become a Best Seller and attract potential publishing contracts!

In this session you will learn how to create a website like your favs, find ways to monetize your blog, learn how to get free stuff. and become an influencer right now!

Derek reveals his journey from being plagued with self-doubt, overwhelm, and shiny object syndrome to discovering his voice, honing his purpose, and becoming a #1 bestselling author. He'll reveal the key mindset shifts and skillsets you must develop that will take you from confusion to clarity so you can create a thriving business with your book.

This is an open session that allows for all speakers and attendees to interact, get to know each other, exchange 'virtual business cards' and seek to build relationships for future collaboration, assistance with book marketing and publishing needs etc

Like we started with a bang, we will end banging! This is where we close off the the time spent together with virtual hugs and kisses, thank you's, get our super powers in gear, drape that super cape on and be ready to take action and just get it done. In addition, a heads up on what's coming next and plans afoot for Conference 2019