Kingston’s Annual Publishing Conference Tackles The Big Issue

“The

art of self-publishing” is the big issue being discussed at this

year's Annual Kingston Publishing Conference on 3rd and

4th September at Kingston University.

Alison

Baverstock, conference Chair, writer and publishing expert, says:

“The

number of retail outlets willing to sell a range of books is

declining at a worrying pace and everyone involved is holding their

breath to see whose position is preserved, and financial stake

secured, in the new order of things. Self-publishing has had a

dubious reputation. But Jane Austen privately published her first

book, and taking a personal financial stake in your work can be seen

as a measure of your personal commitment.”

Julian

Baggini, philosopher and writer, and Rebecca Swift, founder of the

Literary Consultancy, will give attendees their thoughts,

observations and advice on the topic of self-publishing.

Documenting

the entire event in visual form will be cartoon artist David Gifford.

David brings with him several decades of experience in the field of

publishing and an eye for witty cartoons.

Delegates

are expected from various areas of specialist interest from around

the globe and will be particularly useful for those interested in

working within the publishing sector.

The

conference, Self-publishing:

Last resort or heralding a new era of author participation?,

takes place at Kingston University, Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon

Thames, KT1 2EE between 9.30am – 5.00pm on 3rd

and 4th

September.

For

details on how to book a place at this conference please contact Lisa

Hall on 020 8417 2853 or book online here