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ShiftCon presents “From Pitch to Publish: How to Navigate the Realm of Traditional Publishing”

WHO:

  1. Sally Ekus, The Lisa Ekus Group

WHAT: From Pitch to Publish–How to Navigate the Realm of Traditional Publishing

WHEN: Friday, December 2nd

TIME: 11:00am CST

SESSION DESCRIPTION

An agent, an author, and an editor walk into a conference room…and dish the inside information you need to know to publish a book, from start to finish. Through their stories and unique perspectives, the panelists of From Pitch to Publish: How to Navigate the Realm of Traditional Publishing will speak to the varying components that go into traditional publishing. From finding an agent and crafting the perfect proposal, to pitching your idea and negotiating deals, this panel will walk you through how to expand your message through traditional publishing.

Panelists will discuss:

  • How to expand your brand through publishing (Traditional versus Self and which is right for you)
  • What is an agent and how to find one What is a proposal and how to write one…a good one!
  • How long does it take to go from an idea to seeing your book on the shelf
  • How to work effectively with your editor
  • How to go from a blogger to an author
  • Real life examples of book deals (yes, we talk numbers!)
  • And more!

The panel will conclude with an active pitch session, so bring your ideas!

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Meet Some Of Our 2020 Speakers
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    Benjamin Lee Bison

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  • Kendra Klein

    Senior Staff Scientist, Friends of the Earth

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  • Audrey McClelland

    Founder, Mom Generations

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  • Ara Katz

    Seed Health Co-Founder + Co-CEO

  • Hill Harper

    Actor, Author, Activist

  • Cara Pike

    Executive Director, Climate Access

    Personal blog / website
  • Tasha Edwards

    Hip Healthy Chick

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  • Scheril Murray Powell, Esq.

    Green Sustainable Strong, LLC

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  • Jamie Margolin

    Co-Executive Dir. - Zero Hour/Youth Climate Marches

    Personal blog / website
  • Wendy Barlin

    About Profit CPA

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  • Reverend Lennox Yearwood, Jr.

    Founder, Hip Hop Caucus

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  • Jessica Shade

    The Organic Center

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  • Elizabeth Whitlow

    Executive Director, The Regenerative Organic

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  • Jaleh Bisharat

    NakedPoppy

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  • Cait Curley

    Founder, Cait Curley Media

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  • Finian C Makepeace

    Co-Founder, Kiss the Ground

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  • Vivian Chen

    Plateful Health

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  • Mascha Davis

    Nomadista Nutrition

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  • Anthony L. Almada

    Seed Health R+D Team

  • Jennifer Taylor, Ph.D

    Lola's Organic Farm

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  • Stephanie Robbins

    Owner, Robbins Interactive

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  • Nancy Hirshberg

    Climate Collaborative

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  • Brandi Riley

    Courage To Earn

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  • Stacey Ferguson

    Chief Creative, Justice Fergie Lifestyle Media

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  • Azza Gadir

    Seed Health Director of R+D

  • Dr. Bomi Joseph

    Director, Peak Health

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  • John Roulac

    Founder of Nutiva & RE Botanicals

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  • Joy Smith

    Joy Organics

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