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Women in Publishing Summit · 10th Anniversary · 2027 Partnerships

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🎉 2027 marks our 10th Anniversary Summit — the biggest WIP yet. Be part of the milestone.

20K+
Email Subscribers
35%+
Email Open Rate
1,200+
Annual Summit Attendees
10K
Podcast Downloads / Mo
75k+
Avg. Summit Month Views
Top 5%
Global Podcast Ranking
Who You'll Reach

An Audience of Women Who Are Ready to Invest:

Our community spans every stage of the author journey — from aspiring writers to seasoned publishing professionals. They come to WIP to find the tools, services, and connections that will move their work forward.

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Fiction & Nonfiction Authors
Writing or publishing across all genres — fiction (42%), nonfiction/memoir (36%), children's (14%), and more.
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Indie & Self-Publishers
Authors managing their own publishing journey, actively seeking tools, services, and platforms to help them succeed.
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Publishing Professionals
Editors, cover designers, formatters, book marketers, and publishing service providers who are part of our growing professional community.
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Authors Ready to Invest
57% of our attendees are actively looking to self-publish and pay for the right help. They arrive with budgets and buying intent.
Why WIP

Our Partners Invest for Results — Not Just a Logo:

We put partners on our virtual stages, inside our community, and in front of engaged audiences — so you don't just get visibility, you get growth.

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A Stage to Speak From
Sessions, webinars, keynotes, and podcast interviews that position you as the expert our community trusts. You don't just sponsor — you teach, connect, and convert.
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Real Relationships
Direct access to authors and publishing professionals who are ready to invest. Based on returning sponsor rates and feedback, our partners consistently gain new clients and sales.
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Year-Round Visibility
We're not just a one-week event. Partners are featured in emails, on our podcast, in our community, and across our social channels all year long.
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Measurable Impact
Every sponsor gets click tracking, performance data, and recap reports. You'll know exactly how your investment performed — and we'll flag it if something needs attention.
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A Mission You Can Stand Behind
WIP exists to empower, encourage, and support women in publishing. When you partner with us, you're not buying an ad — you're investing in a community that gives back.
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High Renewal Rates
The majority of our sponsors renew year after year. That loyalty is the strongest signal we can offer: our partners see real return from their investment in this community.
Sponsor Results

The Numbers Behind Your Investment:

These are real outcomes from real sponsorships. Every level of partnership delivers meaningful results.

35%+
Email open rate
Well above the industry average of 21%. Your dedicated email send reaches a highly engaged, active audience every Wednesday.
500+
Average webinar registrations
With 120–200 live attendees per sponsored webinar. Some webinars have exceeded 1,000 registrations.
75k+
Average Summit month website views
March drives a massive spike in traffic. Your brand is front and center during peak visibility across our entire platform.
79%
Attendees who return next year
A loyal, returning audience means consistent year-over-year exposure to the same engaged community of authors and professionals.
10 Years
A decade of empowering women in publishing
2027 marks our 10th anniversary Summit — a milestone that signals deep community trust, longevity, and an audience that keeps coming back.
14k
Instagram followers
A niche, highly targeted community of women authors and publishing professionals — not a general audience, but exactly yours.
Partnership Opportunities

Three Ways to Partner with WIP:

From year-round community presence to flagship event sponsorships, we have a partnership level for every goal and budget. Request details to see full benefit lists.

Open Year-Round
Annual Partnerships
Always-on presence in our community and resource directory.

Sample benefits include:

  • Year-round searchable resource directory listing
  • Social media & email community shout-out
  • 'Tools & Services' roundup inclusions
  • Optional: WIP Society access & Q&A expert spot
  • A simple, effective, and affordable way to stay visible with your target audience every month

Full details and pricing available upon request.

Annual · March
Virtual Summit
Our flagship event — 1,200+ attendees, Women's History Month.

Sample benefits include:

  • Summit session, keynote, or webinar slot
  • Virtual booth at Day 1 breakout event
  • Solo emails to 20K+ subscribers
  • Podcast interview on Alexa's Publishing Chat
  • Year-round sponsors page & directory listing
  • Post-event recaps and performance reporting

Full details and pricing available upon request.

By Request
Bespoke Partnerships
Have a unique idea? Let's build something together.

Sample benefits include:

  • 30-day community challenge presented by your brand
  • Co-branded resource distributed to our full list
  • Custom podcast series or interview package
  • Sponsor the Stages and Pages Conference (Oct 2026)
  • Something else entirely — we're open to it

Don't see what you're looking for? Pitch us your idea.

What Our Community Says:

Real feedback from Summit attendees and partners about the WIP experience.

2026 Partners

You'll Be in Great Company:

These trusted brands partnered with WIP in 2026. Many return year after year — and we'd love to add you to this list.

Your Book Is Your Hook 🦋 Book Award Pro 🦋 Abundantly Social 🦋 Lulu 🦋 Warren Publishing 🦋 Launch My Book 🦋 PublishDrive 🦋 Written Word Media 🦋 Hybrid Global Publishing 🦋 MCRL Printers 🦋 Your Book Is Your Hook 🦋 Book Award Pro 🦋 Abundantly Social 🦋 Lulu 🦋 Warren Publishing 🦋 Launch My Book 🦋 PublishDrive 🦋 Written Word Media 🦋 Hybrid Global Publishing 🦋 MCRL Printers 🦋
BookFunnel 🦋 Wonderlady Books 🦋 Bublish 🦋 Miblart 🦋 Friesen Press 🦋 ProWritingAid 🦋 Ignite & Write 🦋 Chanticleer Reviews 🦋 Resilient Writers 🦋 The Audiobook Experience 🦋 BookFunnel 🦋 Wonderlady Books 🦋 Bublish 🦋 Miblart 🦋 Friesen Press 🦋 ProWritingAid 🦋 Ignite & Write 🦋 Chanticleer Reviews 🦋 Resilient Writers 🦋 The Audiobook Experience 🦋
Children's Book Mastery 🦋 Luminare Press 🦋 Bold Authors Network 🦋 5 Two Press 🦋 GracePoint Publishing 🦋 Karen Gruber Coaching 🦋 Freelance Editors Club 🦋 Marketecs Engine 🦋 Twin Flames Studio 🦋 Reader Views 🦋 Sue Toth Editing 🦋 Authentic Book Reviews 🦋 Zoundy 🦋 Children's Book Mastery 🦋 Luminare Press 🦋 Bold Authors Network 🦋 5 Two Press 🦋 GracePoint Publishing 🦋 Karen Gruber Coaching 🦋 Freelance Editors Club 🦋 Marketecs Engine 🦋 Twin Flames Studio 🦋 Reader Views 🦋 Sue Toth Editing 🦋 Authentic Book Reviews 🦋 Zoundy 🦋

Ready to Reach Our Community?

Tell us about your business and what you're hoping to achieve. We'll be in touch within one business day to talk through what a great partnership could look like.

Request Partnership Information →

Questions? Reach out directly.

partners@womeninpublishingsummit.com

Julie Ball · Partnerships Manager · Women in Publishing Summit

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