The Make Books Better Summit
From Tuesday, December 10th, at 7.00 AM to Saturday, December 14th, at 3.00 PM
Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join us December 10-14 for an inspiring five-day online event designed for writers, editors, marketers, and book professionals eager to elevate their craft and make a meaningful impact in the world of publishing.
Why Attend?
The Make Books Better Summit is more than just another event; it’s a space where passion for storytelling meets actionable insights. Over five days, our lineup of industry-leading speakers, authors, editors, and marketing experts will share practical advice, strategies, and tools to help you grow your career, connect with your audience, and make your books shine brighter in a crowded marketplace.
This summit is ideal for:
- Writers ready to take their work to new heights, whether you’re drafting your first book or polishing your tenth.
- Editors and book coaches looking for fresh perspectives on helping authors succeed.
- Marketers who want to connect with readers in authentic, impactful ways.
- Publishers and other book professionals eager to stay ahead of trends in a rapidly changing industry.
What You’ll Gain:
- Inspiration and Connection: Meet like-minded professionals who share your love for books and dedication to excellence.
- Practical Tools and Techniques: Walk away with real strategies you can implement right away, from writing techniques to marketing and audience-building tips.
- Expert-Led Insights: Our speakers have done it all – bestselling authors, renowned editors, marketing pros – and they’re here to guide you.
- Opportunities for Growth: Whether you're looking to expand your audience, streamline your writing process, or boost your book's visibility, you’ll find valuable insights tailored to help you succeed.
Tuesday, 12/10, at 7:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Helena Hansen
Event host + Session: The Secret Sauce of Storytelling: Demystifying Developmental Editing
Tuesday, 12/10, at 7:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Ann Ljungberg
Event host + Session: Developmental Editing Using AI as Your Assistant
Tuesday, 12/10, at 8:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Ben Gioia ("joya")
The Heart, Science, and Psychology of Writing a Lead-Generating, Client-Attracting, World-Changing Book
Tuesday, 12/10, at 9:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Junie Swadron
Your Life Matters: How to Value Yourself as a Writer Standing Tall in Your Power as a Bestselling Author
Tuesday, 12/10, at 9:45 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Barbori Garnet
Growing as a Writer: Journaling for Fiction and Non-fiction Writers
Tuesday, 12/10, at 10:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Dr. Eric Maisel
Mastering the Art of Daily Writing: Everything You Need to Know to Create a Daily Writing Practice That Works
Tuesday, 12/10, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Laura Fox
Are you writing a self-help book? Memoir? Something in between?
Tuesday, 12/10, at 12:45 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Janine Bolon
The Wacky Way to Wealth: Build After They Beg
Tuesday, 12/10, at 1:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Jennifer Navarre
Kidlit 101: Take Your First Steps Toward Becoming A Kidlit Author
Wednesday, 12/11, at 7:15 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Angela Heath
How to Write the Book Your Audience Stands in Line to Purchase
Wednesday, 12/11, at 8:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Isabella Völker
Let's demystify ghostwriting
Wednesday, 12/11, at 9:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Brigham Blackham
Humor Me: How Comedy Hooks
Wednesday, 12/11, at 9:45 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Evakarin Wallin
Make Your Book a Bestseller
Wednesday, 12/11, at 10:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Nikki H
5 Ways to Activate Creativity
Wednesday, 12/11, at 11:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Jacqui Lofthouse
The Fictive Spell: How to entrance your reader on every page
Wednesday, 12/11, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Dan Janal
Defeat Writer's Block So You Can Write Your Book in a Flash!
Wednesday, 12/11, at 12:45 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Brenda Adelman
Turn Your Book into a Captivating Talk and Make More Money
Wednesday, 12/11, at 1:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Sally Larkin Green
The Power of Multi-Author Collaborations
Thursday, 12/12, at 7:15 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Randy Peyser
Get a Book Deal with a Publisher
Thursday, 12/12, at 9:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Jay-Jay Flanagan-Grannemann
How to Save Money When Working with a Professional Copy and Line Editor
Thursday, 12/12, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Porsché Mysticque Steele
Making the Most of Your Partnership with a Book Coach: What to Expect
Thursday, 12/12, at 12:45 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Susan Crossman
From Draft to Masterpiece: How to Partner with an Editor to Polish Your Words and Amplify Your Impact
Thursday, 12/12, at 1:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Kate Allyson
The Art of Self-Editing: 3 Ways to Make Your Book Shine
Thursday, 12/12, at 10:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Katherine Newburgh
Editing for Breakthroughs
Thursday, 12/12, at 11:15 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Kimberley Day
From Book to Buyers: How to Use Your Book as a Lead-Generating Machine
Friday, 12/13, at 7:15 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Mila Johansen
How to Use Your Already Written Material to Create Books: Blogs, College Papers, Transcripts from Podcasts and More
Friday, 12/13, at 8:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Britta Franceschi
Why You Need an Editor (And Why AI Just Won't Cut It)
Friday, 12/13, at 8:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Helen Vandenberghe
Make Money Fast with Your Book!
Friday, 12/13, at 9:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Latara Dragoo
How to Reverse Engineer Your Book
Friday, 12/13, at 9:45 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Tamara Cribley
Professional Self-Publishing for the Independent Author
Friday, 12/13, at 10:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Amy W. Vogel
Persevision is the key to success
Friday, 12/13, at 11:15 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Isabella Nanni
How to expand your business internationally with translations
Friday, 12/13, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Jodi Brandon
Path to Book Publication: Determining Whether Traditional, Self, or Hybrid Is Right for You
Friday, 12/13, at 12:45 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Sheral DeVaughn
Are You “Righting” Your Writing?
Friday, 12/13, at 1:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
DeShaun Williams
Writer's Block: How bad is it?
Saturday, 12/14, at 7:15 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Lynda Sunshine West
The Author Advantage: Elevate Your Brand Authority and Transform Your Book into a Client Magnet
Saturday, 12/14, at 8:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Seema Giri
The Ultimate Business Card: Grow Your Income & Impact with Your Best-Selling Book
Saturday, 12/14, at 9:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Melanie Herschorn
The 3 Keys to Building Impact, Income, and Influence After Your Book Launch
Saturday, 12/14, at 9:45 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Marla Press
Lets Get Engaged! 7 Surefire Ways to Engage Audiences & Attract Clients
Saturday, 12/14, at 10:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Sheena Yap Chan
5 Ways to Promote Your Books With Confidence
Saturday, 12/14, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Marcy Bialeschki
I Just Want to Write--- But There's So Much More!
Thursday, 12/12, at 8:15 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Natalie Hanemann
Coaching Writers to Become Authors