“Going to conferences is a wonderful way to meet experts in different fields who want to help by sharing what they know.”-IngramSpark, Book Distributor
Path To Publishing
“Act Like an Author, Think Like a Business”
2019 Conference
On September 26-28 of 2019 at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, the most phenomenal group of writers and authors, AKA literary artists and literary entertainers, will be gathered to display their dedication and commitment to the craft and business of writing and publishing by learning how to excel in their literary careers in a spirit of excellence.
Once registered for the conference, you become an official #Pathfinder and a member of the Path To Publishing private Facebook community. In our community, we are not just writers writing, publishing, and selling books. We are literary architects building literary empires!
Path To Publishing doesn’t just want you to learn how to publish like a pro, turn your book into a business, and create multiple streams of income to sustain your business, but we want you to master it! With that being said, the conference now doubles as an MBA in Publishing 50-hour program. That means you don't leave with a collection of simple handouts distributed by presenters and instructors; your conference registration includes digital access to the course curriculum.
Whether you are a reader thinking about writing a book, a writer ready to get paid for writing, a self- published author, traditionally published author, Print on Demand author (CreateSpace/IngramSpark), an author published through a vanity press/publishing assistance company, or a hybrid author (a combination of any of the pre-mentioned), the Path To Publishing "Act Like an Author, Think Like a Business" 2019 Conference being held September 26-28, 2019 in the STILL fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada is for you!
Regardless of if you're traditionally published, self-published or have an agent, your book is YOUR business.
If your publishing success is just as important to you as your writing success, then instead of going to yet another writing conference, don’t you think it’s time you attend a publishing conference?
If the business you build with your book to create multiple streams of income is just as important to you as book sales and royalties, then instead of going to another one of those “fun” conferences designed to give readers an experience with authors, don’t you think it’s time you attend a conference that can teach you how to make money as a writer and author outside of book sales and royalties, as well as learn how to publish a book that will give readers an experience within itself?
Are you ready to learn how to operate your literary business in thriving excellence and not mediocre struggle and lack? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then we’ll see you in Vegas at the “Act Like an Author, Think Like a Business” 2019 Conference at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino!
Path To Publishing “Act Like an Author, Think Like a Business”
2019 Conference
Whether you are a reader thinking about writing a book, a writer ready to get paid for writing, a self-published author, traditionally published author, Print on Demand author (CreateSpace/IngramSpark), an author published through a vanity press/publishing assistance company, or a hybrid author (a combination of any of the above), the Path To Publishing "Act Like an Author, Think Like a Business" 2019 Conference being held September 26-28, 2019 in the STILL fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada is for you!
Regardless of if you're traditionally published, self-published or have an agent, your book is YOUR business.
Conference Host Hotel
Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, conveniently located off the main Las Vegas strip, will host the Path To Publishing “Act Like an Author, Think Like a Business” 2019 Conference. With its award-winning restaurants, adventurous zip lining experience, entertainment & shows such as the famous Penn & Teller show, slots and gaming tables, amazing night club and lounge, four swimming pools, workout facility, coffee shops, cafes, shopping boutiques, and luxurious spa, most guests won’t want to leave this exquisite home away from home, where we’ll definitely be mixing business with pleasure. But everything Rio has to offer is exactly what you’ll need to wind down after a day of intense, information-filled, rigorous learning sessions.
Thanks to a generous sponsor, for the next 10 people to register (new registrations only) for all three days of the conference at full price (can't be combined with other specials/offers/discounts), you will receive three FREE hotel nights at the host hotel for all three nights of the conference. Be sure upon checkout when asked if you have a discount code to put HOTEL. Can't make it all three days so you need to book your hotel separately, we have a block of hotel rooms for as low as $49 per night. Visit https://book.passkey.com/go/SRPPC9 to book your room. And feel free to share this link with anyone you know who will be visiting Vegas during the dates of 9/25-9/29 so they can take advantage of this amazingly deeply discounted hotel rate. But hurry, as you must book by September 9, 2019 to get the hotel room discount (yes, this is an extension from the original August 26, 2019 date).
If you are local and the hotel scholarship won't benefit you, then, thanks to another anonymous individual donor who has graciously agreed to offset five attendees' registrations, register for only one day of the conference, and be upgraded to all three days. Be sure, upon checkout, when asked if you have a discount code, to put LOCAL.
The conference is right around the corner, and so are the tools, resources, strategies, and techniques you need to help you reach both literary and financial literary success!
See you in Vegas!
Who is this conference for besides authors and writers?
If you are any type of entrepreneur you should have a book, workbook, journal, planner, manual, how-to guide—some type of publication to extend your reach and help you claim your expert status—this conference is for you! A book should be part of every business.
Every professional speaker needs an extension of their message. How many times did you finish speaking and the audience asked you where they can purchase your book . . . and you didn't have one? Why are you not only leaving money on the table, but leaving an audience that you can continue to help with nothing?
YouTubers and bloggers, isn’t’ it time you share your skills and know-how in print beyond the internet? Ready to extend your reach from the cyber world to the real world? Then this conference is definitely for you as well.
Don’t want to publish your own story but want to help publish others’? We can provide you the information, resources, and services needed to become a publisher/publishing imprint/small press.
Pastors, preachers, ministers, and apostles: Your morning message should still have life come the next day . . . and the day after that. It should be able to reach those outside the church walls. Where is your publication? If you don't have one, at the conference you'll learn how to turn your messages into a publication that can reach the masses. Do you already have a publication and it's not reaching the masses, we can help you fix that too.
Along your life's journey, whether you did everything wrong or everything right, there is something you can teach/share with others. There is something inside of you that can change, alter, and save someone else's life. You have someone else's portion inside of you. And as long as you keep it to yourself--as long as you keep it inside of you--you are starving them. It's time you feed the people.
Below is what a conference day will look like.
GENERAL SESSION
8:00-8:45 a.m. Registration & Breakfast Beverages/Snacks
8:45-9:00 a.m. Morning Greeting by Joylynn Ross in General Session Room for All Attendees
9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. General Session & Breakout Session #1
10:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. General Session & Breakout Session #2
12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. General Session & Breakout Session #3
3:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m. Break
3:15 p.m.-4:45 General Session & Breakout Session #4
4:45 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Closing by Joylynn Ross in General Session Room for All Attendees
We are still adding breakout sessions, which will run simultaneously with the general sessions. Below is what a day of breakout sessions will look like:
“Act Like an Author, Think Like a Business” 2019 Breakout Sessions
Each Morning: 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Registration & Breakfast
8:45-9:00 a.m. Welcome by Joylynn M. Ross
Thursday 9/26/19
9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Gerald Jones II “Structuring Your Business”
10:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Ned Barnett “Marketing Your Business & Yourself”
12:14 p.m.-1:15 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Danielle Smith “Books to Film”
3:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m. Break
3:15 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Dr. Tracy Timberlake & Vivian Olodun of Flourish Media “DIY Social Media Hacks”
4:45 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Close Out in General Session Room
Friday 9/27/19
9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Stephanie Bridges "Seeking and Securing Individual Artist Grants and Other Funding"
10:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Angela Anderson “Hacks for Both Self-Editing & Working with a Professional Editor”
12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m. Lunch "Record Keeping and Book Keeping" presentation by Rebekah Medina
1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Norma McLauchlin “Writing Your Way to Success Through Journaling”
3:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m. Break
3:15 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Monique Chandler “Connecting Your Business with Your Happy”
4:45 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Close Out in General Session Room
Saturday 9/28/19
9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Shane Young “Protect Your Business & Legacy”
10:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Amanda Stevens "Trademarks, Trade Names & Trade Secrets"
12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m. Lunch "Award-Winning Literary Event Expert" Charlotte Brown-Jenkins
1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Ned Barnett “Networking Vs. Building a Network”
3:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m. Break
3:15 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Gerald Jones II “Building a High-Performance Team: Your Tribe and Book Ambassadors”
4:45 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Excellence in Publishing Awards/MBA in Publishing Recognition Ceremony
Conference Main Instructor
The conference will be instructed by almost 20-year literary vet, Joylynn M. Ross, aka, "The Literary-Know-It-All." Given the name because Joylynn wants authors to know it all when it comes to their literary careers.
Joylynn formed her own publishing company in 2000, where she self-published her books until landing a book deal with St. Martin's Press. Almost 20 years later, Joylynn has been the content development editor for Triple Crown Publications; she was the acquisitions and developmental editor for Carl Weber’s Urban Christian imprint for 10 years; she’s agented authors who have book deals with Simon and Schuster, Kensington, and Urban Books; and Joylynn has done ghostwriting, write-behinds, and literary consulting (both freelance and for publishing houses). Her clients have included New York Times Bestselling authors, entertainers, aspiring authors, veteran authors, as well as first-time authors. Some notable literary consulting clients include actor Christian Keyes, singer Olivia Longott, and reality television star, Shereé M. Whitfield of “Real Housewives of Atlanta.”
In addition to instructing one-on-one and group in-person and live online courses, Joylynn is excited and eager to teach the curriculum at the 2019 Path To Publishing Conference that she claims will help authors and writers, “Get their literary life . . . or resuscitate it.”
One of Joylynn's marketing taglines is, "I guarantee that without me as your literary consultant/publishing coach (whether you are traditionally published or self-published), you will waste more money on the mistakes you make, and you will lose more money on the steps you miss than you would have spent on my invoice."
Monique Chandler, MBA, International Distinguished Toastmasters, Author of Reconnecting With Your Happy
"Joylynn is a literary moving force; one that is personable, productive, and professional."
Cynthia Haynes Asmond Educator, Author of Poverty Tested, Prosperity Approved
“Joylynn is indeed a manufacturer of authors! Her knowledge and education for editing, and as a literary consultant, speaks volumes. She is very optimistic, passionate, and intense. Because of her, my book is perfectly written and powerful! She is the greatest link to my destiny. Joylynn's editorial instructions allowed me to think and critique beyond my best effort as an author. Her joy and smiles are present while she works. She has made it possible for me to reach heights and territories beyond my imagination!”