Indie Author Conference at Washington Township Library

LONG VALLEY, NJ – On Saturday, November 17, Washington Township Public Library will host "Indie Author Boot Camp," its third annual writer’s conference. This event is designed to help first-time authors and veterans alike navigate the ever-changing landscape of self-publishing. The day's schedule is as follows:

10:30 - 11AM: Coffee and networking

11 AM - Noon: Book publicist Claire McKinney will discuss how to structure a successful book launch.
Noon - 1 PM: Intellectual property attorney Eric Kaiser will discuss copyrights, trademarks, and intellectual property issues of concern to writers.
1 - 1:30 PM: Bring-your-own lunch
1:30 - 2:30 PM: Authors Roni Denholtz, Roz Lee, and Jean Joachim will lead a panel discussion on self-publishing -- why to self-publish, the difficulties, pros/cons compared to traditional publishing, some of the major companies involved -- plus a bit on editing and formatting for self-publishing.
2:30 - 3:30 PM: Author and mindset coach Pascale Kavanagh will offer advice for staying motivated and avoiding writer's block, including specific practices to reduce anxiety and sharpen focus.

Attend as many or as few of the sessions as you’d like. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is requested at wtpl.org or by calling the library at 908-876-3596.

Washington Township Public Library is located at 37 East Springtown Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853.