Event schedule
We are still planning this year's schedule, but here's a peek at the 2021 schedule to give you an idea of what to expect!
Questions? Contact us at support@womeninpublishingsummit.com
How This Works
This year's conference features live presentations that will happen virtually throughout the week, with lifetime access to the recordings. We'll have a mixture of networking events, Q&As with the speakers & sponsors, writing sprints, and other fun!
Check back later in the year for the 2022 schedule!
March 1-8, 2021
Day 1
The Big Picture - The Power of Our Words
What is the importance of showing up and sharing your story? Why Write a Book in the first place? What about representation? What can writing your story do for OTHERS? How can you change the world with your words?
Day 1 is all about understanding the possibilities that come with writing a book, dreaming BIG, and being inspired. We're also talking Mindset, fear, writing proposals, writing to heal, diversity, and what makes books great!
Sponsor Presentations
Bublish: How to position yourself properly to sell more books & understanding distribution
Workshops – Only Available with the Premium All Access Pass
Workshops to dig deeper into these topics. The Workshops are ONLY available to those who purchase the Full Digital Conference Pass.
15+ workshops for all genres.
Catch a few presentations live on the main website, but the majority will be available to only conference ticket holders.
We'll have a block of content drop in the morning, and another in the afternoon, with one live panel. You'll receive directions on how to access.
Day 2
Knowledge Base for Authors: Writing & Editing
Day 2 is Your Knowledge Base Day! We're talking about tips and resources for writing & editing
With content for all three tracks, Fiction, Nonfiction, & Children's books, we've got TWENTY presentations to help you write great books, self-edit them, and how to work with editors.
Sponsor Sessions:
ProWritingAid: Clarity in your writing
Workshops – Only Available with the Premium All Access Pass
Workshops to dig deeper into these topics. The Workshops are ONLY available to those who purchase the Full Digital Conference Pass.
15+ workshops for all genres.
Catch a few presentations live on the main website, but the majority will be available to only conference ticket holders.
We'll have a block of content drop in the morning, and another in the afternoon. You'll receive directions on how to access.
Our special live presentation will work on energy tools to be most productive and creative!
Day 3
Production & Routes to Publishing
Everything you need to know about distribution, different routes to publishing, self-publishing, and a handful of overflow workshops on great writing practices and tips for success.
Sponsor Sessions:
GracePoint Publishing
Featured Interview: Jane Friedman – Understanding the Changes in the Publishing Industry
Workshops – Only Available with the Premium All Access Pass
Workshops to dig deeper into these topics. The Workshops are ONLY available to those who purchase the Full Digital Conference Pass.
15+ workshops for all genres.
Catch a few presentations live on the main website, but the majority will be available to only conference ticket holders.
We'll have a block of content drop in the morning, and another in the afternoon, with one live workshop. You'll receive directions on how to access.
Day 4
Book Launch Strategies, Marketing, Marketing and more Marketing
Launching, Marketing, & Promoting Your Book and YOU as the Author.
Sponsor Sessions:
Pub-Site: Simple website strategies for Authors
BookFunnel: Growing Your Email List to Sell More Books
Workshops – Only Available with the Premium All Access Pass
Workshops to dig deeper into these topics. The Workshops are ONLY available to those who purchase the Full Digital Conference Pass.
15+ workshops for all genres.
Day 5
The Business of Being An Author
Paths to Publishing Success, Business Tools for Authors, Revenue streams for authors, and more. We're getting down and dirty into how to grow your business as an author and profit more.
Sponsor Sessions
Alexa Bigwarfe: Write|Publish|Sell – The business of being an author and the importance of publishing like a PRO.
Workshops – Only Available with the Premium All Access Pass
Workshops to dig deeper into these topics. The Workshops are ONLY available to those who purchase the Full Digital Conference Pass.
15+ workshops for all genres.
Live Events
Sunday Feb. 28th | 9pm EST
Live with Alexa & the WIP team
Alexa Bigwarfe, host of the conference, and her team will do a pre-summit live to talk about virtual assistance for authors, social media management and how to reduce the overwhelm by having a team.
Monday March 1st | 12pm EST
New Authors Panel
Alexa Bigwarfe & a roundtable of brand new authors to talk about their publishing experience and inspire new authors!
Tuesday, March 2nd | 10:00am EST
How to Get Started Writing & Publishing Your Book
Alexa Bigwarfe will discuss how you get started – tools, resources, timelines – on your writing project.
Monday March 8th | 4pm EST
LIVE Closing Keynote: Desiree Peterkin Bell {International Women's Day}
Join Alexa and special guest Desiree Peterkin Bell on International Women's Day, March 8th to wrap up the conference.
Join us for this incredible event!
- Live training workshops, special events, and Q&As with sponsors & speakers
- Three tracks for Beginner/intermediate authors, advanced authors, and industry professionals
- Special offers & discounts on tools & services from speakers & sponsors
- Community support built in
- New this year: Publisher Speed Dating!