Self-Publishers Online Conference News

It has been quiet here at SPOC World Headquarters, but behind the scenes, we’re lining up some great speakers for you to enjoy and learn from during our fourth annual Self-Publishers Online Conference. I figured it’s time to say something, even though we’re still working out schedules, so people know that yes SPOC is coming and it’s already shaping up to be another great event. Please make sure to mark your calendar for May 8-10, 2012. We’re still working out schedules, but in addition to Dan Poynter, Dan Janal, Carolyn McCray who you can see on the home...

It has been a whirlwind three days for us and I hope you enjoyed the sessions with all our fantastic speakers. A couple of people said, "my brain is buzzing with ideas." Me too! Here are a few SPOC Gems from the Day 3 sessions: Susan Daffron & James Byrd - "Cashing in on your content is not a get rich quick scheme, but as you start creating more products, they build on each other. Ideas beget more ideas as people tell you how things helped them and what they need next." ...

Ever slogged through a cavernous exhibit hall during a publishing conference? If sore feet and trekking to New York City to learn about publishing doesn't appeal, the virtual Self Publishers Online Conference (http://SelfPublishersOnlineConference.com) offers another option. This three-day virtual event features expert speakers, Q&A roundtables, online discussions, and a virtual exhibit hall on May 10, 11, and 12, 2011. Thanks to widely publicized self-publishing success stories like ebook sensation Amanda Hocking, interest in independent publishing is at an all-time high. The Self-Publishers Online Conference (SPOC) is at the forefront of two key trends: the dramatic increase in self-publishing and...

Over the next few weeks before the Self-Publishers Online Conference (SPOC), we're going to profile the speakers you'll hear during the event. Since we (James Byrd and Susan Daffron) are both hosting and speaking at SPOC, we figured we should start with us. So without further ado, here's an interview with the questions we often get about our background and SPOC. How did you get involved in book publishing? I (Susan) graduated from college with an English major. As any English major will tell you, the first question you hear is "are you going to teach?" My...

The third Self-Publishers Online Conference is May 10-12, 2011. Over time, a few people have asked us what it's like to attend a virtual conference, so in this post, I'm going to share the experience of a typical "day in the life" at SPOC 2011. Obviously, as one of the organizers, during the three days of SPOC, I'm a bit busier than an attendee, but here are a few the things you can expect at SPOC. (Note that all times are Pacific time.) 8:50 am This year, we've opted to start SPOC a bit later, so people...