Are you already a published author or have you always thought that one day you would like to write a book?

Perhaps you have a story to tell, wisdom to share, lessons learned from a lifetime of experience, or a message that could inspire others? Perhaps you've already started writing and don't know what to do next.

Whether your ambition is to become a bestselling author, publish a professional book that supports your work, create a memoir for family and friends, or simply fulfil a lifelong dream, understanding the publishing world can save months of confusion and disappointment.

In this special ConsciousCafé Global online event, publishing pioneer Judy Piatkus shares what she learned from building one of Britain's most successful independent publishing houses from a spare bedroom into an internationally respected publishing company.

Drawing on decades of experience discovering authors, evaluating book proposals and bringing books to market, Judy will reveal what publishers are really looking for and how to find the right home for your work.

During the evening, Judy will explore:

• How publishers decide which books to publish
• Whether you need a literary agent
• How to prepare a compelling book proposal
• The importance of building an audience and social media presence
• Traditional publishing versus self-publishing
• Common mistakes first-time authors make
• How to give your book the greatest chance of success

There has never been a better time to publish a book, but there has never been a more complex publishing landscape to navigate. Understanding your options can help you decide which is the best route to market for your work.

Whether you are already writing, still dreaming, or simply curious about the publishing world, join us for an inspiring evening with one of Britain's most respected publishing entrepreneurs.

A copy of the recording is included in your ticket price.

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About Judy Piatkus

Judy Piatkus founded Piatkus Books from her home and grew it into one of the world's most successful independent publishing companies before selling it to the Hachette Group. Piatkus became renowned for its bestselling fiction authors and for pioneering the publication of personal development, wellbeing and mind-body-spirit books long before they became mainstream. Today, new books continue to be published every month under the Piatkus imprint, a lasting testament to Judy's vision and influence within the publishing industry.

Judy’s business memoir, Ahead of her Time: How a One-Woman Startup Became a Global Publishing Brand won the BizBooks Entrepreneneurs Journey Award in 2022.