Our Publishing Experts Will Inspire and Motivate You

At SPOC, you learn about a wide range of book writing, publishing, and promotion topics from recognized experts in the publishing industry. Our speakers inspire and motivate you, while helping you get the most out of your book publishing experience. You won't want to miss this unusual opportunity to gain clarity and build your confidence in your book project, right from your home telephone or computer.

You will be amazed at the valuable information you'll get from attending SPOC. But don't take our word for it! Check out some of the testimonials from past conferences and see for yourself, or visit the SPOC Past Events pages to see our past seminars and speakers.

Speak at SPOC 2012

If you are a publishing industry professional who is interested in speaking at SPOC 2012, please contact us.

Benefits of speaking at SPOC:

• No travel necessary. You can present your seminar in your bathrobe at home or from a hotel room.
• You get direct access to a very focused audience who are interested in self-publishing.
• You join an elite crowd of the most recognized names in publishing.
• You get a free Exhibit Hall page for promoting your products and services.
• You get a free Standard Pass so you can download your seminar recording or any others you want to hear.

Quick facts about SPOC seminars:

• Seminars are one hour long.
• The format can be lecture or interview.
• You may optionally take questions from the audience.
• You may optionally engage with the audience through our seminar discussion forum.
• You may optionally provide handouts to go with your presentation.

Attendees Loved SPOC 2009, 2010, and 2011

SPOC delivers the best, the brightest, and most forward-thinking innovative leaders in business and book publishing. Our 2009, 2010, and 2011 events were all amazing successes. Here's what just a few people had to say:

I liked hearing the conflicting advice from different speakers. It showed that there is not just one path, but many paths, to choose from. You need to go with what works for you.
~ Pat Dranchak

I liked how you had successful authors talking about ways to get your writing out there. There were many things mentioned that I hadn't thought of before. The thing I noticed about all the speakers that I heard is that they wanted to help people succeed. I really liked how some of the speakers were talking about what the future trends are to be expected.
~ Tara Johnson

Made me more than ever want to self-publish rather than keep waiting for traditional publishers to decide.
~ Shelly Campbell-Harley
shellycampbellharley.blogspot.com

I have a much better sense of how to write for a niche audience and market my work effectively. Most of the presenters were able to get across their own experiences self-publishing, and it gave me hope that I could do the same.
~ Miriam Ruff
www.bumbershootwriting.com

Incredible hands on advice. Great expertise. Loved the moderators. Really seemed to "get it" and redirect speakers to help new writers. Had a real sense of honesty and "good people" feel. Incredibly talented mix of presenters. Liked that material was detailed yet presented so that even a novice could understand. Absolutely wonderful. Presenters made it plain how involved process is.
Thank you so much. Loved it.
~ Pat Bratianu RN PhD

"Great Presentation and information! I am VERY pleased with all the presenters and them giving great tips, resources and content on all of the calls. AWESOME CONFERENCE!!!"
~ C. K.

"I would like to say thank you so much Susan & James for your amazing conference. You were both wonderful! I wish you both and everyone attending much happiness, success now and through the years. I look forward to keeping in touch!!"
~ K. M.

What you've put together is impressive and SO organized! You guys have really put together something unique and made it so easy to participate! Am grateful.
~ B.G.

This is my second day on the Conference....and I want to say this event has been SUPER! I have learned from every speaker, been inspired, motivated, educated and directed. Thank you for the tremendous effort and GREAT line up of speakers. Kudos to the SPOC TEAM!
~ S.P.

I have been participating in the conference and want to thank you thank you thank you for the wonderful help I am getting from this.  You are wonderful for doing this.  Thank you so much!!!  Please send along my thanks to everyone.  This feels really good.  :)
~ J.W.

I learned, among other things, that the successful people actually got stuff completed, and followed a plan and gots lots of help along the way. I'm already better at strategic decision-making since SPOC, and always thinking about how I can turn any current project into a book.
~ Stephen J Barrett

This was full of very useful information and the auditory features allow me to listen while I run. Thank you.
~ Jenny Hadfield CoachJenny.com

As a wanna-be self-published author, I now feel much more confident that I can do this. I have new methods for preventing procrastination; I now know how to become a publisher and get ISBNs. I more well-rounded idea of what goes into getting a book published, as well as specific steps to take to get my book written and published.
~ Kathy Goughenour www.wemarketyouprofit.com

You can read more comments from attendees on the SPOC 2009 page, the SPOC 2010 page, or the SPOC 2011 page.

Contact Us About Speaking at SPOC 2012

If you are a publishing industry professional who is interested in speaking at SPOC 2012, please contact us.