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PUBLISHER’S LETTER Get ready for an electrifying immersion in all things book publishing! IPA Book CAMP 2024 gathers approachable, passionate experts eager to share their wisdom with an engaged audience. Dive deep, spark new ideas, and forge valuable friendships that will propel your publishing efforts forward. Don’t delay in registering. You can register here: https://www.ipabookcamp.com/. Book CAMP is three days of knowledge-sharing! On June 23 to June 25, 2024, IPA Book CAMP 2024 brings together top book experts, ready to fuel your publishing journey with actionable insights and inspiring connections. Leave with fresh ideas, practical strategies, and a supportive network of peers. We will also be celebrating the young talent in our business with BookCAMP’s “40 Under 40 in Publishing” on June 23, 2024. Check out page 5 to learn how you can nominate someone who is making a direct contribution to publishing, and read about some current nominees. Don’t be shy - feel free to share what you are doing in publishing as well! In this issue: Brace yourself for book-selling fireworks! The ever-insightful Brian Feinblum ignites our minds with 27 explosive strategies for author bookselling success. Dive into his illuminating ideas on page 10, and feel free to share your own sparks of inspiration (Ted@PrintedWordReviews.com)! Always pithy, Brian always lights up my brain, like a match to kindling, with his ideas that bring illumination to my efforts. Next, ready to become a local literary legend? Read on! Unleash your self-published masterpiece onto local bookstore shelves by reading the article on page 8 and 9 on how to get your book into the community bookstore. This article lays out smart tactics to turn the gatekeepers into cheerleaders, helping your sales soar – no bestseller list needed. Independently published books are constantly pushed aside by bookstores in favor for the Big 5 publishing company’s books, and this guideful article unveils powerful strategies for conquering those shelves. With our proven tactics, you’ll crack the local bookstore code, and witness your book blossom on local shelves. Until next issue…
Ted Olczak Publisher
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Looking for the Next Generation:
Nominations Open for “40 Under 40 in Publishing”: Celebrate Rising Stars! Nominations are now open for the prestigious “40 Under 40 in Publishing” award! We’re searching for dynamic individuals under 40 who are making a significant impact on the publishing world. Show your appreciation by nominating your favorite “mover & shaker” in any role! Whether it’s your exceptional editorial assistant, a visionary editor, an influential literary agent, a creative designer, a savvy digital marketing manager, a social media whiz, an insightful blogger, a dedicated publisher, or a game-changer in sales & marketing, special sales, finance, or legal—we want to hear about them! (And don’t hesitate to nominate yourself if you’re making waves!) Every nominated individual will be recognized in BookCAMP magazine and personally acknowledged by BookCAMP’s publisher Ted Olczak. On June 23rd, all nominees will be celebrated at a special recognition ceremony during our BookCAMP 2024 event. Nominate someone incredible today!
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