BookCAMP 2026 Announces Schedule: A Premier Gathering for Independent Authors and Publishers

GLEN RIDGE, N.J. - EntSun -- Organizers of BookCAMP 2026 are proud to officially announce the full schedule for its upcoming high-impact event, taking place April 24th – 25th, 2024. This premier gathering serves as a vital hub for independent authors, publishers, and industry experts to exchange success stories, master new marketing strategies, and build lasting professional networks.

BookCAMP 2026 is designed to provide authors with the tools to move "beyond the book." This year's curriculum spans the entire publishing lifecycle, from manuscript revision and metadata optimization to high-level discussions on AI, film adaptations, and big-box retail distribution. FULL SCHEDULE posted here: https://www.ipabookcamp.com/tickets

Event Highlights & Keynote Speakers:

The 2026 schedule features a powerhouse lineup of industry luminaries, including:

Tony Jeton Selimi: Delivering the Saturday keynote on how award-winning authors build global movements from a single book.

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Nadim Sadek (Founder & CEO of Shimmr AI): Closing the event with a keynote on how humans and Artificial Intelligence best collaborate in the literary world.

Brian Feinblum & Brian Jud: Sharing elite PR strategies and secrets to selling books to non-traditional retailers like Target.

Film & Media Panels: Featuring experts like Eddie Gamarra, Kate Orsini, and Elizabeth Blake-Thomas on how indie authors can transition their work to the big screen.

Brian O'Leary, Executive Director of the Book Industry Study Group (BISG) will discuss Metadata: What Is It, and Why Authors Cannot Live Without It.

and so much more!

A Comprehensive Two-Day Experience:

Friday, April 24th: Focuses on foundational success, featuring sessions on PR strategies, audiobooks with Audible's ACX, and Dave Sheets' "Next Level Printing" transition from POD to professional distribution. The day concludes with an exclusive networking wine reception and hors d'oeuvres.

Saturday, April 25th: Dives into business scaling, featuring sessions on the "Million Dollar Mindset," podcasting, and mastering POV. The day also includes a buffet lunch and "Meet the Experts" one-on-one sessions.

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Special Sunday Bonus: VIP ticket holders and Awards Dinner guests can enjoy a Sunday breakfast, additional 1-on-1 expert meetings, and the BookCAMP Book Fair.

"BookCAMP is more than just a series of lectures; it is a collaborative environment where the 'how-to' of publishing meets the 'who-you-know' of the industry," said event organizer and BookCAMP publisher Ted Olczak. "Whether you are a first-time novelist or a seasoned independent publisher, the sessions are guaranteed to accelerate your path to success."

Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/YMK2GH8KVAQPQ

Sponsorship Opportunities: For brands looking to connect with the independent publishing community, sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Jack Olczak at Jack@PrintedWordUniversity.com or Ted Olczak at Ted@PrintedWordReviews.com / (718) 938-4590.