This is an email interview with Karen Mender from the Self-Publishing Book Expo.
What is the self-publishing book expo?
The Self-Publishing Book Expo is an exhibition where the spotlight is solely on self-published books and authors. It will bring national focus and attention to the fastest-growing segment of today’s publishing industry and unlike any other book exhibit, it will be the only event of its kind to highlight the books of self-publishing companies and their authors, give them the prominence and prestige they deserve, and allow self-published authors to interact and sell their books to the general book-buying public.
What will it feature and who is it aimed at?
The SPBE is aimed at giving everyone involved in the self-publishing process – authors, publishing companies, printers, etc., greater visibility, but it will also be a place where would-be authors can come to learn more about the world of self-publishing. Already published authors will have the opportunity to exhibit and sell books to the public and to attend a variety of panel discussions and lectures aimed at helping self-published authors navigate through the entire publishing process from editorial through sales, distribution, publicity and marketing.
In addition, there will also be panels & lectures designed specifically designed for prospective authors who haven’t yet taken the plunge and are considering self-publishing.
Why is now the time for this expo? What has changed in the publishing industry that makes you think self-publishing is taking off?
As recent articles in many publications have reported, while U.S. book production has declined in 2008, “on demand” publishing has more than double during that same period. Because of the struggling economy, more and more “traditional” houses have been forced to cut their lists and their workforce, making it much more difficult for authors to see their books in print.
How can people get involved if they are not able to attend? Will you have opportunities for those people too?
Perhaps there will be opportunities down the road, but right now we have no plans for people who are not able to attend.
How can people find out more information?
The Expo is on Twitter, Facebook & Linkedin.
Please visit our website at selfpubbookexpo.com
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The potential exist for this spbe to be a subtle, change catalyst.
This is a great opportunity for authors and the new age of publishing as a whole. Hopefully as the event gains momentum and support, we’ll see the expo in other cities. In turn as Allan mentioned above, this could become an important factor in the publishing shift we’re currently seeing.