If you’ve ever wished there was a roadmap for selling more books without losing your mind, the Women in Publishing Summit is for you.
Day 2 is all about visibility, collaboration, and momentum—the kind that lasts long after the conference ends. It’s practical, encouraging, and packed with sessions that help you move from writing the book to building a career around it.
We will challenge authors to think bigger than the bookstore and expand their definition of success.
Instead of asking “How do I sell more copies?” these sessions ask:
- How do I reach new readers in unexpected places?
- How do I partner with others to grow faster and smarter?
- How do I create buzz that feels authentic—not exhausting?
You’ll explore creative ways to connect your book to brands, communities, and opportunities that align with your message—helping your work travel further than traditional paths alone.
We’ll feature dedicated sponsor sessions designed specifically for authors who want results that you won’t want to miss.
You’ll learn directly from industry leaders about:
- What successful authors and publishers are doing differently
- How to build a sustainable author business—not just a one-book launch
- Proven ways to get your book into readers’ hands using modern marketing strategies
These sessions go beyond theory. They’re focused on clarity, systems, and growth, making them especially valuable for authors who want to take confident next steps.
What Lulu’s Top Authors and Publishers have in Common with Chelsea Bennett
Discover what Lulu’s top creators have in common, and how you can use Lulu to create a successful, sustainable business.
Chelsea Bennett
How to Get Your Book into the Hands of Readers! with Aimee Ravichandran
Authors looking to expand marketing of their book through social media, PR, and paid advertising will learn how to get their books into readers’ hands.
Aimee Ravichandran
Collaboration Is the Not-So-Secret-Secret and it is an amazing feeling to realize you don’t have to do this alone.
Sessions throughout the day focus on:
- Author swaps and giveaways that attract the right readers
- Building community as a visibility strategy
- Replacing competition with collaboration in self-publishing
- Finding fellow authors to build you up and realizing they are peers, not competitors
You’ll see how generous, community-centered approaches don’t just feel better—they actually lead to more sales, more exposure, and more opportunities.
Beyond the Bookstore: Partnering with Unexpected Brands to Grow Your Author Career with Ania Ray
Ania Ray will show women authors how to expand their visibility beyond bookstores by leveraging their book’s themes to build creative brand partnerships with practical strategies for pitching, planning, and hosting collaborative events that attract new readers.
Ania Ray
The Partnership Path: How Collaboration Fuels Sustainable Publishing Success with Michelle Gines
Collaboration is the fastest way to expand your reach and impact, and attendees will learn practical strategies to spot collaboration opportunities, design win-win projects, and walk away with a personalized “collaboration map” to double their own reach.
Michelle Gines
Author Swaps & Giveaways with Paula Judith Johnson
This session teaches practical strategies for organizing author swaps and giveaways that attract the right audience, strengthen community ties, and spark excitement around their books.
Paula Judith Johnson
The Generous Author: Building Visibility Through Connection and Community with Kelsey Shipman
Kelsey Shipman will teach beginner and intermediate authors how to use literary citizenship as a growth strategy to build authentic connections, increase visibility, and sustain a long-term writing career.
Kelsey Shipman
Collaboration vs. Competition: Making Sales in the Self-Publishing Marketspace with Monique Danielle
A practical exploration of how collaboration, rather than competition, can support direct sales and long-term visibility in the self-publishing market.
Monique Danielle
Author Collaboration: Finding Friends, Not Foes with Kimberly Christianson Kennedy, Stephanie Jayne, Sara Fujimura, Rachelle Paige Campbell
The “Author Collaboration—Finding Friends, Not Foes” panel discussion will show authors the power of finding similar authors and collaborating with them to create opportunities for exposure and sales.
Kimberly Christianson Kennedy
Publishing success isn’t just about marketing—it’s about staying connected to your creativity.
Come enjoy sessions that help authors:
- Strengthen focus and creative flow
- Build sustainable writing habits
- Stay energized and inspired while growing visibility
Because the most powerful author careers are built when creativity and strategy work together.
How to Create and Sustain Focus in Your Writing Life with Rhonda Douglas
Rhonda Douglas will share the brain science behind FOCUS and offer new authors tips and techniques to ensure you can access a state of creative flow.
Rhonda Douglas
Pen to People: Creative Ways to Share, Sell, and Inspire with Gayle Wilson
Gayle Wilson’s “Pen to People” ideology empowers creatives to transform their words into connection, influence, and sales that matter.
Gayle Wilson
Publishing in Stereo: How to Grow Your List with Audio with Mary Catherine Jones
Strengthen your author partnerships by expanding into audiobooks—giving stories new life and voices new reach.
Mary Catherine Jones
Day 2 of the Women in Publishing Summit is perfect for authors who want to:
- Grow visibility without burning out
- Learn collaboration strategies that actually work
- Get practical marketing insight from trusted sponsors
- Build a career rooted in community, not comparison
✨ Tickets are on sale now
If you’re ready to stop guessing, start connecting, and grow your author career with confidence—we can’t wait to see you there.
The 2026 Women In Publishing Summit virtual conference will open on International Women’s Day and run March 8–11. Tickets are on sale and available at https://womeninpublishingsummit.com.
