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IPA BookCAMP 2025 Tickets
May 2nd is
SMALL PRESS
and
POETS & WRITERS DAY
You have been selected to join us for DAY ONE at BookCAMP 2025 to immerse yourself in practical insights and connections with other publishing professionals that can elevate your book publishing programs and boost your book sales.
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A limited number of SPECIAL May 2nd, Day One, tickets are available to small press, poets and writers at a substantial discount:
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$29 on May 2nd, 1pm to 5pm
$25 for wine & networking, May 2nd, 5:30pm to 7pm
or combo ticket, ONLY $49. May 2nd, 1pm to 7pm
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/LM98562WAK9AS
​and book your room at the DoubleTree by Hilton,
or
GET AN ALL SESSION THREE DAY PASS:​https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/SMSZLB26WP3DA
or for more details, please visit
BookCAMP 2025 will help indie authors & publishers market, publicize, meet with other publishers & authors, make literary agents available, social media strategies, finding out best ways to see if your book is ready for the big screen (Book to film adaption), direct on how to get your books into Costco, Target, and other big box stores, among a myriad of topics.
The BookCAMP 2025 grew out of a quarterly magazine BookCAMP, which addresses authors and publishers' business challenges of book publishing.
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BookCAMP DAY ONE is SMALL PRESS, Poets & Writers DAY:​ ​Friday, May 2nd, Focus on Sales, Marketing, Publicity
1pm Welcome
1pm Get the Most Out of the Show
1:10pm Bestseller Marketing Tips & Strategies
1:45pm Book Series Building for any Genre
2:15pm Coffee Break / Snacks included
2:30pm Publicity / Marketing / Book Business
Challenges of Small Press / Hybrid Publishing
Author becomes Publisher; Publisher becomes Author,
the "must-haves" and "must-dos"
3:10pm Branding and Outreach: The Secret Life of A Writer /
Radio, Podcast, Video, email
3:40pm How To Develop An Affordable Book Marketing Plan
4:00pm Meet the Experts
4:30 pm Streaming Channels Opportunities & National Media
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BookCAMP DAY ONE Continued:​ ​
Friday, May 2nd, Fun and Networking
5:30pm Wine reception / Hors d'oeuvres served
6:00pm Networking event
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Lee Woodman, Poet
Philanthropist, advocate for the arts and acclaimed poet, has served the art world and literary arts community as a museum pioneer, educator, business woman, and writer.
Lee Woodman, known as an award-winning public radio producer at the Library of Congress, and a film and multimedia producer at the Smithsonian Institution, Woodman has used the power of words and images to educate and enlighten broad audiences.
Gloria Mindock, Poet, Founding Editor and Publisher of ÄŒervená Barva Press
Mindock is an award-winning author of six poetry collections, two translations into Romanian and Serbian, and three chapbooks. Her poems have been published and translated into twelve languages. Publications include: Ibbetson, Gargoyle, The James Dickey Review, Growth: Journal of Literature, Culture, & Art (Macedonia), Unlikely Stories, Lily Poetry Review, KGB Lit to name a few.
Gloria was the Poet Laureate in Somerville, MA in 2017 & 2018.
Ted Olczak, Publisher of BookCAMP magazine; Michael C. Higgins, Author
​Be an attendee, get a THREE DAY ALL SESSIONS PASS to BookCAMP 2025.
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/SMSZLB26WP3DA
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The BookCAMP 2025 event is a three day event (May 2nd-4th) where independent authors,
publishers, industry experts gather to learn, trade success stories and network.
BookCAMP DAY ONE is SMALL PRESS, Poets & Writers DAY:​ ​Friday, May 2nd, Focus on Sales, Marketing, Publicity
1pm Welcome
1pm Get the Most Out of the Show
1:10pm Bestseller Marketing Tips & Strategies
1:45pm Book Series Building for any Genre
2:15pm Coffee Break / Snacks included
2:30pm Publicity / Marketing / Book Business
Challenges of Small Press / Hybrid Publishing
Author becomes Publisher; Publisher becomes Author,
the "must-haves" and "must-dos"
3:10pm Branding and Outreach: The Secret Life of A Writer /
Radio, Podcast, Video, email
3:40pm How To Develop An Affordable Book Marketing Plan
4:00pm Meet the Experts
4:30 pm Streaming Channels Opportunities & National Media
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BookCAMP DAY ONE Continued:​ ​Friday, May 2nd, Fun and Networking
5:30pm Wine reception / Hors d'oeuvres served
6:00pm Networking event
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BookCAMP DAY TWO: Saturday, May 3rd, Focus on “Book to Screen,” Rights, ​Social Media, Artificial Intelligence
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Noon: Lunch (BookCAMP attendees only)
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12:30pm Keynote Speaker Mara Anastas, MUSE (former publisher at Simon & Schuster) / Welcome/ State of the Industry
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1:00pm "Book to Screen" (steps one can take to get their book to the movie studio) with Eddie Garmarra and Actress Kate Orsini
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1:00pm GAB TALKS Interviews (BookCAMP: sign-up required​).
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2:00pm Social Media, how an indie author went from one follower to 90,000 Instagram followers
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2:30pm Audiobooks / Podcasting with Becky Parker Geist
Wondering how to use podcasts to help you build your platform and expand your marketing reach? Whether you want to be a guest or start your own podcast, this presentation will provide the key things you need to know. Podcasting has become one of the best ways to build audiences and communities around specific topics. But how do you jump in? Join us for top tips on leveraging podcasting as part of your overall marketing strategy.
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3:00pm Coffee Break
3:00pm Meet one-on-one with a personalized publishing expert
Need personalized attention? Meet with an expert that can help your particular publishing challenge or specific need. Need a new book cover? new printer? marketing? publicity? specific questions answered?, here is your chance.
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3:30pm: Reaching a Global Audience: What You Need to Know about Rights Licensing
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3:30pm Meet your fellow author
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4:00pm 90-Day Book Marketing Plan and using an Artificial Intelligence Assistant to create in seconds
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4:30pm Keynote Speaker: Past presidential candidate on Artificial Intelligence
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5:00pm Meet one-on-one with a personalized publishing expert
Need personalized attention? Meet with an expert that can help your particular publishing challenge or specific need. Need a new book cover? new printer? marketing? publicity? specific questions answered?, here is your chance.​
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We also recognize our worldwide authors of our award programs.
This year we will host attendees for our
Independent Press Award / NYC Big Book Award
awards ceremony & dinner on May 3, 2025.
A separate ticket is required:
https://www.independentpressaward.com/awardsdinner
6:00pm Awards Photos & GAB TALKS on the Upper Terrace
7:00pm Awards Dinner & Ceremony in the Garden State Ballroom
More award photos on the red carpet​
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BookCAMP DAY THREE: Sunday, May 4th, Focus on logistics, selling to Costco,
Target, Big Box stores, etc.
9:30am BookCAMP Coffee & Bagels
9:45am Keynote Speaker
10:00am The Unconventional Marketing Mindset Shift presented by Aryn Van Dyke, Book Rockstar
Session: Most authors aren't aware that there is one major roadblock impacting their marketing strategy: mindset. By adjusting the mindset around marketing, authors can more clearly adjust their expectations, tackle relevant marketing strategies with more confidence, and have clarity on what it takes to make their book(s) successful.
10:45am Nontraditional Bookselling / Big Box Stores
11:30am Contract Law: Copyright Overview & Trademarks
11:55am Closing remarks
12pm Raffle and door prizes for attendees
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Three day ALL SESSIONS Passes here:
​https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/SMSZLB26WP3DA
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Register now! Or for Sponsorship Opportunities,
Contact Ted Olczak at Ted@PrintedWordReviews.com or (718) 938-4590.
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Book Camp 2025 is independent authors, publishers and industry providers meeting, networking,
learning and more. Gain knowledge, find resources, discuss book strategies and solutions, and more.
The event is packed with informative and instructive sessions that is guaranteed to
help your publishing process along! Plus, networking opportunities!!
