
Program Details 2024*
Title
Turning Your Manuscript Into a Book: Traditional, Small Press, or Self Publishing?
Description
You’ve written a book. Now what? Seek a traditional publisher? Go with a small press? Self-publish? Each offers advantages and disadvantages, potential for great success or abject obscurity. Ian Randal Strock has been an editor and publisher for major houses and small presses, and worked with self-published authors. As an author, he has sold books to major publishers and small publishers, and self-published some of his work. To make an informed decision, you have to have all the information, which he’ll offer in this talk.
Presenter’s Name
Ian Strock
Presenter’s Website
http://www.IanRandalStrock.com
Presenter’s Bio
Ian Randal Strock is the editor and publisher of Fantastic Books/Gray Rabbit Publications, as well as a freelance editor working with self-published authors. Previously, he was an editor with some of the biggest publishers in the business. As a writer, he has had books published by Random House, Carrel Books, and some small presses, and made some forays into self-publishing. Having nothing to do with publishing, he served on the AMC for more than 7 years.
*Note: This program was offered last year and may or may not be offered again this year.
Deadlines

- Registration - Discounts for advanced registration are available through Friday, October 17th. (Note: Full payment is required by the appropriate deadline to qualify for the discount for which you registered.)
- Lodging - The hotel is offering a WeeM rate of $129 through Thursday, October 9th, subject to availability. If the hotel block is full, please contact our WeeM Chair who will try to expand the block.
- Room Sharing - Email us if you’re interested in sharing a room by submitting your preferences by Wednesday, October 29th.
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