BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Women in Publishing Summit - ECPv6.18.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Women in Publishing Summit X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://womeninpublishingsummit.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Women in Publishing Summit REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261109 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261114 DTSTAMP:20261030T211655Z CREATED:20261030T211655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261030T211655Z UID:987515761-1794182400-1794614399@womeninpublishingsummit.com SUMMARY:2026 Children's Book Mastery Summit DESCRIPTION:Children’s Book Mastery Summit\nMonday\, November 9 to Friday\, November 13\, 2026 | Free and online \nChildren’s Book Mastery is a Women in Publishing partner\, and its annual summit is built for children’s book authors at every stage. Founder Karen Ferreira brings together 35+ bestselling authors and industry experts for five days on writing\, publishing\, and marketing children’s books. Speakers include Dave Chesson\, Laura Backes\, Brooke Van Sickle\, Ricardo Fayet of Reedsy\, Sylvia Liu of KidLit411\, Cameron Sutter of Plottr\, Joe Bunting of The Write Practice\, and our own Alexa Bigwarfe. Registration is free\, and speakers are sharing freebies throughout the week. \n[Get your free ticket →] \nTimeline for Preparing a Launch with Alexa Bigwarfe\nThursday\, November 12\, 2026 | Children’s Book Mastery Summit \nA strong book launch starts months before launch day\, often while you’re still approving final illustrations. In this Children’s Book Mastery session\, Women in Publishing founder Alexa Bigwarfe maps out the launch calendar backward from your release date. You’ll learn when to start\, what to get moving early\, and how to build buzz so readers are already waiting when your book goes live. \nAlexa also covers the plan B for when your date is close and your book isn’t ready. Then she shows you how to keep your book selling after the launch-week confetti has been swept up. \n[Register free for Children’s Book Mastery →] URL:https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/event/2026-childrens-book-mastery-summit/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2027-WIP-Summit-cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T140000 DTSTAMP:20261106T214924Z CREATED:20261028T175101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261106T214924Z UID:987515637-1795006800-1795010400@womeninpublishingsummit.com SUMMARY:Self-Publishing: Working with a Service Provider DESCRIPTION:presented by 2027 Women in Publishing Summit Spotlight Partner\, FriesenPress \nSelf-publishing offers authors creative control\, ownership\, and the freedom to shape their publishing journey. But what does working with a professional service provider actually look like? In this presentation\, FriesenPress Publishing Consultant Debbie Anderson explores the benefits of self-publishing\, walks through the lifecycle of a book project\, and shares what authors should consider when preparing their manuscripts for publication. \nPerfect for self-published authors curious about working with service providers or interested in other options\, as well as writers who want to know more about self-publishing. Publishing professionals\, like book coaches\, will also gain insights they can pass along to their clients.\n\nMeet Your Presenter\nBorn and raised in Northern Ireland\, Debbie Anderson joined the FriesenPress publishing team in 2012 after a career in the financial services industry. As a Publishing Consultant\, she has helped hundreds of authors start their publishing journey and fully realize their literary aspirations.\n\n\n\n \n FREE: Register Here! URL:https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/event/self-publishing-working-with-a-service-provider/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/FriesenPress-Nov-2026-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261205 DTSTAMP:20261028T225657Z CREATED:20261028T225648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T225657Z UID:987515647-1796342400-1796428799@womeninpublishingsummit.com SUMMARY:Content Strategy Bootcamp for Authors & Publishing Industry Professionals DESCRIPTION:Join us December 4\, 2026 for our Content Strategy Bootcamp for Authors & Publishing Industry Professionals\nTurn your ideas into a sustainable content strategy that attracts readers and clients\, builds your brand\, and saves you time. \nHow do you convert followers into READERS and CLIENTS? \nThrough the content you create on social media\, your website\, other media outlets\, etc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now! URL:https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/event/content-strategy-bootcamp-for-authors-publishing-industry-professionals/ CATEGORIES:Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Presents.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T140000 DTSTAMP:20261106T215145Z CREATED:20261028T142606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261106T215145Z UID:987515585-1797426000-1797429600@womeninpublishingsummit.com SUMMARY:Your Direct Sales Avatar DESCRIPTION:presented by 2027 Women in Publishing Summit Spotlight Partner\, BookFunnel \nWant to dabble in direct? Learn your direct sales avatar and next steps based on your goals and platform. One size does not fit all! \nIf you have been curious about selling your books directly to readers or looking for better ways to do it that fit your goals and your author persona\, this is the webinar for you. Publishers will also benefit\, and service providers\, like book coaches\, will walk away with great tips they can pass on to clients. \n\nMeet Your Presenter\nEmma Alisyn is an indie romance author of ten years with over 100 titles published across multiple niches and a member of the BookFunnel Author Support team.\n\n \n FREE: Register Here! URL:https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/event/your-direct-sales-avatar/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/BookFunnel-Dec-2026-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270120T140000 DTSTAMP:20261106T223257Z CREATED:20260127T191115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261106T223257Z UID:987515513-1800450000-1800453600@womeninpublishingsummit.com SUMMARY:Spend Where It Counts: Matching Your Publishing Budget to Your Goals DESCRIPTION:presented by 2027 Women in Publishing Summit Spotlight Partner\, Luminare Press \nPublishing has become a pay-to-play venture with a wide and often confusing range of costs. For many authors\, the choices feel overwhelming. For savvy authors\, that range of options is an opportunity to invest in what matters most to their book and skip what doesn’t. \nThis session is for writers planning to self-publish or work with a publishing services company\, especially those who are:• Unsure what a realistic publishing budget looks like• Trying to choose among editing\, design\, and marketing services• Working with limited funds and wanting to spend them wisely• Early in the process and wanting to plan before committing \nKey takeaways• Start with your goals. Your reasons for publishing should drive your spending\, not the other way around.• Know the three buckets. Understand what editing\, design and publishing\, and marketing each involve\, and the typical cost ranges for each.• Prioritize with purpose. Learn where cutting corners costs more in the long run and where you can safely save.• Plan for marketing early. Even a beautiful book needs a budget to reach readers.• Ask the right questions. Learn how to evaluate quotes and services so you know exactly what you’re paying for. \nBring your questions. There will be time for Q&A at the end. \nMeet Your Presenter: Patricia Marshall\nPatricia Marshall is the owner of Luminare Press\, a company started in 2010 to help authors with the process of independent publishing. She has a thorough knowledge of the bookmaking process and a passion for non-fiction book editing\, as well as a strong desire to help authors produce a polished\, professional book. \n \n Register Here! URL:https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/event/spend-where-it-counts-matching-your-publishing-budget-to-your-goals/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Luminare-Press-Jan-2027.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270217T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270217T140000 DTSTAMP:20261106T223515Z CREATED:20261027T190308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261106T223515Z UID:987515520-1802869200-1802872800@womeninpublishingsummit.com SUMMARY:Author-Narrated Audiobooks: A Producer’s Deep Dive DESCRIPTION:presented by 2027 Women in Publishing Summit Spotlight Partner\, The Audiobook Experience \nWho It’s For:Authors who are considering narrating their own audiobook—or have already decided to do it themselves—and want to understand what professional-quality author narration really requires. Especially useful for nonfiction\, memoir\, personal development\, and business authors whose own voice is an important part of their work. \nKey Takeaways:Attendees will learn: \n\nHow to determine whether you are the right narrator for your own book\nWhat a professional producer listens for when evaluating author narration\nHow to prepare your manuscript for speaking rather than reading\nTechniques for sounding natural\, conversational\, and authoritative\nHow pacing\, breath\, energy\, emphasis\, and vocal stamina affect the listener experience\nWhat a realistic recording schedule looks like\nWhat support you actually need: coaching\, directing\, engineering\, editing\, proofing\, and mastering\nThe most common mistakes first-time author-narrators make—and how to avoid them\nWhen DIY recording can work\, when professional support makes a difference\, and when an author should consider a professional narrator\n\nMeet Your Presenter: Mary Catherine Jones\nMary Catherine Jones is the founder and executive producer of The Audiobook Experience\, where she helps authors and publishers create professionally produced\, human-narrated audiobooks. She specializes in working with authors who narrate their own books\, guiding them through preparation\, performance\, recording\, and production so they can sound like themselves at their best. An experienced audiobook producer and director\, Mary Catherine also works with professional narrators and oversees casting\, editing\, proofing\, and mastering for fiction and nonfiction projects. She is a frequent speaker on audiobook production and the opportunities and challenges of bringing books from page to audio. \n \n Register Here! URL:https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/event/author-narrated-audiobooks-a-producers-deep-dive/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Audibook-Exp-Feb-2027.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270304 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270309 DTSTAMP:20261028T231434Z CREATED:20261028T231423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T231434Z UID:987515645-1804118400-1804550399@womeninpublishingsummit.com SUMMARY:The 10th Annual Women in Publishing Summit (2027) DESCRIPTION:Join us at the 2027 Women in Publishing Summit where we are celebrating 10 years!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Your Ticket Today! URL:https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/event/the-10th-annual-women-in-publishing-summit-2027/ CATEGORIES:Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/user_assets_AA6FABKS_uploads_images_2027-wip-summit-fb-covers-1785282451.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270421T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270421T140000 DTSTAMP:20261106T223651Z CREATED:20261027T191722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261106T223651Z UID:987515526-1808312400-1808316000@womeninpublishingsummit.com SUMMARY:The Self-Publishing Roadmap: How to Turn Your Finished Manuscript into a Well-Published Book DESCRIPTION:presented by 2027 Women in Publishing Summit Spotlight Partner\, Wonderlady Books \nSelf-publishing gives authors more control than ever before—but it also means making dozens of decisions about editing\, design\, ISBNs\, metadata\, pricing\, distribution\, publishing platforms\, and marketing. And doing those things in the wrong order can cost time\, money\, and frustration. \nIn this practical webinar\, Ruth Schwartz\, founder of Wonderlady Books\, will walk attendees through the major stages of the self-publishing process and show how the pieces fit together from finished manuscript to published book. \nThis session is geared toward authors who plan to self-publish\, are already somewhere in the publishing process\, or simply want a clearer understanding of what it takes to produce a professional-quality book. \nAttendees will learn:• The major stages of the self-publishing process—and the order in which they should happen \n• Which decisions need to be made before cover and interior design begin \n• How KDP\, IngramSpark\, and ebook distribution fit into the publishing picture \n• Why metadata such as categories\, keywords\, book descriptions\, and pricing matter \n• Common mistakes that can delay publication or create unnecessary expense \n• How to create a realistic publishing plan instead of trying to tackle everything at once \nAttendees will leave with a clearer roadmap for moving their book forward confidently\, one step at a time. \n\nMeet Your Presenter: Ruth Schwartz\nRuth Schwartz is the founder and CEO of Wonderlady Books\, where she has been helping independent authors navigate the self-publishing process since 2012. She has worked with more than 200 authors on more than 225 books\, guiding them from finished manuscript to professionally published books through education\, advisory support\, and assisted self-publishing services. \nKnown as “The Wonderlady\,” Ruth specializes in helping authors understand the publishing process\, avoid costly mistakes\, and make smart decisions about editing\, design\, metadata\, distribution\, publishing platforms\, and launch preparation. She also teaches workshops and programs designed to make self-publishing clearer\, more manageable\, and less overwhelming. \n \n Register Here! URL:https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/event/the-self-publishing-roadmap-how-to-turn-your-finished-manuscript-into-a-well-published-book/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Wonderlady-Apr-2027.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270519T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270519T140000 DTSTAMP:20261028T142831Z CREATED:20261028T142821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T142831Z UID:987515589-1810731600-1810735200@womeninpublishingsummit.com SUMMARY:Save the Date: 2027 Partner Webinar Series May DESCRIPTION:presented by 2027 Women in Publishing Summit Spotlight Partner\, TBD \nFull Description Coming Soon! \n\nMeet Your Presenter\nIntroduction Coming Soon! \n \n Register Here! URL:https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/event/save-the-date-2027-partner-webinar-series-may/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Partner-Events.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270616T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270616T140000 DTSTAMP:20261028T143013Z CREATED:20261028T143002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T143013Z UID:987515592-1813150800-1813154400@womeninpublishingsummit.com SUMMARY:Save the Date: 2027 Partner Webinar Series June DESCRIPTION:presented by 2027 Women in Publishing Summit Spotlight Partner\, TBD \nFull Description Coming Soon! \n\nMeet Your Presenter\nIntroduction Coming Soon! \n \n Register Here! URL:https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/event/save-the-date-2027-partner-webinar-series-june/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Partner-Events.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270611 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270612 DTSTAMP:20261029T045520Z CREATED:20261029T045512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T045520Z UID:987515643-1812672000-1812758399@womeninpublishingsummit.com SUMMARY:Marketing Bootcamp for Authors & Publishing Industry Professionals DESCRIPTION:Join us June 11\, 2027 for Marketing Bootcamp for Authors & Publishing Industry Professionals\n \nWant access to all our Bootcamps\, plus our annual virtual Summit? Check out the WIP Society! URL:https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/event/marketing-bootcamp-for-authors-publishing-industry-professionals/ CATEGORIES:Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Presents-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270721T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270721T140000 DTSTAMP:20261028T143139Z CREATED:20261028T143130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T143139Z UID:987515595-1816174800-1816178400@womeninpublishingsummit.com SUMMARY:Save the Date: 2027 Partner Webinar Series July DESCRIPTION:presented by 2027 Women in Publishing Summit Spotlight Partner\, TBD \nFull Description Coming Soon! \n\nMeet Your Presenter\nIntroduction Coming Soon! \n \n Register Here! URL:https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/event/save-the-date-2027-partner-webinar-series-july/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Partner-Events.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270818T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270818T140000 DTSTAMP:20261028T143305Z CREATED:20261028T143255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T143305Z UID:987515598-1818594000-1818597600@womeninpublishingsummit.com SUMMARY:Save the Date: 2027 Partner Webinar Series August DESCRIPTION:presented by 2027 Women in Publishing Summit Spotlight Partner\, TBD \nFull Description Coming Soon! \n\nMeet Your Presenter\nIntroduction Coming Soon! \n \n Register Here! URL:https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/event/save-the-date-2027-partner-webinar-series-august/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Partner-Events.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270827 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270828 DTSTAMP:20261029T045838Z CREATED:20261029T045825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T045838Z UID:987515641-1819324800-1819411199@womeninpublishingsummit.com SUMMARY:Business Bootcamp for Authors & Publishing Industry Professionals DESCRIPTION:Join us August 27\, 2027\, for Business Bootcamp for Authors & Publishing Industry Professionals\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get notified when tickets are available!\n \n \n \n \n \n Join this email list to be notified when we start marketing this event. Want access to all of our events? Check out the WIP Society!\n \n \n \n \n \n Full Name\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email\n *\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Marketing by\n \n \n \n ActiveCampaign URL:https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/event/business-bootcamp-for-authors-publishing-industry-professionals-2/ CATEGORIES:Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WIP-BlogYT-Bootcamps-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270915T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270915T140000 DTSTAMP:20261028T143446Z CREATED:20261028T143437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T143446Z UID:987515601-1821013200-1821016800@womeninpublishingsummit.com SUMMARY:Save the Date: 2027 Partner Webinar Series September DESCRIPTION:presented by 2027 Women in Publishing Summit Spotlight Partner\, TBD \nFull Description Coming Soon! \n\nMeet Your Presenter\nIntroduction Coming Soon! \n \n Register Here! URL:https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/event/save-the-date-2027-partner-webinar-series-september/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Partner-Events.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270926 DTSTAMP:20261030T213104Z CREATED:20261029T050144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261030T213104Z UID:987515639-1821657600-1821916799@womeninpublishingsummit.com SUMMARY:Stages & Pages 2027 DESCRIPTION:You’ve already done what most people only talk about. You wrote the book. You built the business. You’ve been on stages — or you’re booking them. You have a message that matters and people who need to hear it. \nBut somewhere between where you are and where you know you could be\, there’s a gap. Not a knowledge gap. Not a talent gap. An access gap. \nThe right rooms. The right relationships. The right people seeing your work at exactly the right moment. That’s what separates the authors who become sought-after speakers from the ones still chasing stages. That’s what separates the speakers who get booked again and again from the ones who are still waiting for their big break. \nStages & Pages is where you close that gap. \nNot someday. In September. In San Antonio. In this room. \n** WIPpreneur Circle membership includes a General Admission ticket to Stages & Pages. If you’d like to upgrade to VIP\, please email us. ** \nRegister here. \n  URL:https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/event/stages-pages-2027/ CATEGORIES:Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_0964-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR