The BASICS for What Every Author and Publishing Professional (Freelancers, Publishers, Editors, Coaches, etc.) Needs to Succeed

​Running a creative business takes more than passion—it takes systems, structure, and strategy.

Whether you’re a self-published author, a freelance editor, or an indie press owner, this free checklist will help you make sure your business is set up to thrive, not just survive.

Inside this essential guide, you’ll find everything you need to:

✅ Set up a strong business foundation
✅ Protect your creative work legally
✅ Manage your finances with confidence
✅ Streamline operations and team growth
✅ Build visibility and plan for long-term success

Welcome to The Women in Publishing Summit!

We are a community of authors, publishers, editors, book formatters, cover designers, book marketers, and other publishing industry professionals! Our goal is to empower, encourage, and support each other while providing training, tools, resources, and networking to grow our businesses together. We’re glad to have you join us, and hope you’ll stick around!