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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Friday, September 26, 2025, LONDON, UK — The Self-Publishing Advice Conference (SelfPubCon), the global online event dedicated to empowering independent authors, returns next month with an exciting new format and future-focused theme. Taking place live online from October 18–19, 2025, the conference is free to attend and promises two full days of expert-led sessions, practical advice, and inspiring insights for indie authors at every stage of their publishing journey.
Reimagined Format, Greater Engagement
In response to community feedback, SelfPubCon 2025 has moved away from its traditional 24-hour marathon format. This year’s event will run across two days, Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 9pm London / 8am to 4pm New York, with curated sessions spaced to allow for networking, live discussion, and community connection.
“SelfPubCon has always been about more than just learning new strategies. It’s a place for indie authors to connect, share, and grow together. This year, with our new two-day format, we’re giving attendees even more space to engage with speakers and each other.”— Kayleigh Brindley, SelfPubCon Manager
This Year’s Theme: New Trends in Self-Publishing
The 2025 conference will explore the innovations shaping the future of indie publishing—from TikTok marketing strategies and self-narrated audiobooks to emerging print models and how new technologies are disrupting tried and true marketing methods.
Session highlights include:
- Copyright Protection and AI with Maggie Marr
- Writing for the Streaming Generation with Jeff Elkins
- New Trends in Print Publishing with Mark Leslie Lefebvre
- Beyond the Buy Button: Bulk Sales & Community Partnerships with Tiffany Obeng
- AI, Authority & the Author Advantage with Julie Broad
- New Trends in Tools and Tech with Joanna Penn and Orna Ross
- Voicing the Future: Self-Narrated Audiobooks are Now Premium with MaryCatherine Jones
- Navigating New Trends in Self-Publishing with the Alliance of Independent Authors
Sponsored Sessions
A special thank you goes to this year’s sponsors, who make SelfPubCon possible. Sponsored sessions include:
- Amazon KDP — New Strategies for Marketing and Growth: Maximising Your Author Profile with Amazon KDP
- IngramSpark — Beyond the Book: New Pathways to Readers with IngramSpark
- Reedsy — Preparing for the Future of Search with Ricardo Fayet
- Gatekeeper Press — Owning Your Readership: Authentic Growth and Trends in 2025
- Imprint Digital — New Self-Publishing Models for Authors: Exploring the Tools Shaping Modern Publishing
- PublishMe — New Takes on Marketing Must-Dos: Insights from ALLi’s Reach More Readers Guidebook
- Writers Online — Success Spotlight: Innovative Strategies from Indie Authors
Celebrating Indie Voices
The “Indie Authors: Write Your Why” competition is now closed, with shortlisted entries to be revealed during the conference orientation. Winners will be announced live during the conference, with big prizes donated by ALLi partner members.
Register Now
Alliance of Independent Authors members receive extended access to all sessions and the full SelfPubCon archive of 100+ sessions. Non-members can register for free access and receive updates about sessions, giveaways, and exclusive sponsor offers.
“Writing can be a lonely pursuit… This conference not only provides excellent information but reminds us we are not alone.” – Michele, past SelfPubCon attendee.
Don’t miss this essential event for indie authors everywhere.
For registration, updates, and more information, visit: https://selfpublishingadvice.org/conference-2025/
About the Self-Publishing Advice Conference
The Self-Publishing Advice Conference 2025 (#SelfPubCon25) is a premier global online event that offers independent authors expert guidance and resources to succeed in self-publishing. Held in association with the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi), the conference brings together industry experts and thought leaders to share actionable advice and strategies for profitable self-publishing.
About the Alliance of Independent Authors
The Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) is a global membership association that provides trusted advice, advocacy, and community for self-publishing authors. Founded in 2012, ALLi campaigns for ethics and excellence in self-publishing and represents independent authors’ interests worldwide.
Learn more at: AllianceIndependentAuthors.org
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