About this Event
Make sure code 'EarlyBird' is applied to receive your early bird discount!
Toronto Indie Author Conference 2024
Join us for an exciting gathering of indie authors in the heart of Toronto! This in-person event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow writers, learn from industry experts, and gain valuable insights into the world of independent publishing.
Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting out, the Toronto Indie Author Conference 2024 offers a range of informative workshops and engaging panel discussions. Discover new strategies for marketing your books, explore innovative self-publishing techniques, and get insider tips on building your author brand.
Expand your network and make lasting connections with like-minded authors who share your passion for storytelling. Connect with professionals from our faculty for small group mentor sessions to take your writing career to the next level.
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant indie author community of Toronto and beyond. Join us at the Toronto Indie Author Conference 2024 and take your writing journey to new heights!
Admission:
Early bird discount until Dec 31, 2023!
One ticket, two days of programming. Early bird admission is just $50 a day and includes an overall discount of $20! After December 31, 2023, prices rise to $120 for the weekend.
Taxes (collected by Pdb Sales) and fees (Eventbrite) extra.
Speakers:
Tao Wong:
Tao Wong is a Canadian author based in Toronto who is best known for his System Apocalypse post-apocalyptic LitRPG series and A Thousand Li, a Chinese xianxia fantasy series. His work has been released in audio, paperback, hardcover and ebook formats and translated into German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and other languages. He was shortlisted for the UK Kindle Storyteller award in 2021 for his work, A Thousand Li: the Second Sect.
When he’s not writing and working, he’s practicing martial arts, reading and dreaming up new worlds.
Michael Chatfield:
International bestseller Michael Chatfield is an army veteran who enjoys long walks in foreign countries and some good beer with videos games at night! He writes character driven fast paced series spanning Fantasy, Science fiction and LitRPG. He focuses on bringing a realism and depth to stories that bring his worlds alive.
Becca Syme:
Becca Syme (MATL) is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and has been coaching success alignment for more than a decade. She is the author of the Quitbooks for Writers series and the popular Write Better-Faster course. She also writes mystery novels in her spare time and lives on one of the thousand lakes in Minnesota.
Mark Leslie Lefebvre:
In additional to his decades of experience as a writer, Mark Leslie Lefebvre has worn numerous hats in the book industry over the years. He is the former Director of Self Publishing and Author Relations for Rakuten Kobo, where he was the driving force behind the creation and success of Kobo Writing Life, which, in less than five years established itself as the #1 single source of weekly global unit sales for Kobo.
A former president of the Canadian Booksellers Association and a previous board member of BookNet Canada, Mark’s experience in the publishing and bookselling industry spans more than three decades where he has worked at almost every type of brick and mortar, online and digital bookstore.
Mark thrives on innovation, particularly in relation to digital publishing and new technologies he continues to mentor authors and publishers in writing and publishing opportunities under his Stark Publishing and Stark Reflections brands.
More speakers to be announced! There will be a minimum of 5+ industry leading Indie authors speaking at the conference!
Refund Policy:
Refunds may be processed on a case-by-case basis. Eventbrite fees are not refundable. We will not issue refunds within 30 days of the event.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Central YMCA, 20 Grosvenor Street, Toronto, Canada
CAD 120.00
