Last call for early bird rate on ECPA PubU Online: Deadline is Friday

Last call for early bird rate on ECPA PubU Online: Deadline is Friday The early bird rate of $109 for ECPA PubU Online ends this Friday.  Registration includes all-access to customized training in six publishing tracks, master classes, networking meet-ups, opening keynote and the Top Shelf Book Cover Award winners webcast.  After September 29, the rate goes to $149.  ECPA members are encouraged to register their teams this week. ECPAPubU.org  

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Early bird registration opens for ECPA PubU Online: Training for the Christian publishing professional this fall

Early bird registration opens for ECPA PubU Online: Training for the Christian publishing professional this fall ECPA will present PubU Online this fall, featuring daily webinars and networking meet-ups from October 27 to November 13.  Publishing professionals can customize their training amidst six publishing tracks, developed by industry leaders, in:  Marketing, Editorial, Design, Production & Operations, Children’s Books, and Rights.  Early bird rates are only $109 for a full access pass, including recordings. Registration and Schedule Emerging Leader scholarships available…

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Next week: ECPA PubU to gather industry in Nashville for several programs

Next week: ECPA PubU to gather industry in Nashville for several programs More than 200 Christian publishing professionals will gather next week at Lipscomb University in Nashville around several programs aimed to train and connect the industry, which include:  35+ sessions offered in publishing disciplines that span marketing, editorial, design, production & operations, children’s books, market data, and faith-based fiction & writing.  Additionally, the ECPA PubUopening session will honor the 10-year anniversary of the industry’s book cover design award program –…

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ECPA PubU begins in just over two weeks: Last chance to register

ECPA PubU begins in just over two weeks: Last chance to register ECPA PubU is set to gather 150+ Christian publishing professionals for networking and training related to their publishing role on November 16-17 at Lipscomb University in Nashville.  Packed into just two days, attendees can customize their training through a variety of offerings: — Marketing Track sessions — Editorial Track sessions — Design Track sessions — Production & Operations Track sessions — Children’s Book Summit — NPD Data Reports:…

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Leading voices in Production and Operations to present at PubU

Leading voices in Production and Operations to present at PubU Bradley Isbell (COO of Iron Stream) and Jennifer Butenschoen (Director of Production & Digital Content at Harvest House) will gather industry leaders to present six sessions on timely topics for production & operations professionals at the upcoming ECPA PubU on Nov. 16-17 in Nashville.  Sessions include: > Considering 3PL Distribution Services with Brian Flagler (Flagler Law Group), Stephanie Osborne (Harvest House), Dana Mauro(Anchor) > What is Operations with Ben McCoy (IVP)…

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ECPA names 16 “Emerging Leaders” for PubU scholarship & mentorship program

ECPA names 16 “Emerging Leaders” for PubU scholarship & mentorship program ECPA has announced the recipients of the Emerging Leader scholarship and mentorship program for ECPA PubU – the industry’s training and networking event for Christian publishing professionals, taking place November 16-17 at Lipscomb University in Nashville. Nominations were made by companies in Christian publishing with a goal to invest in the emerging leaders in their organizations. Read More…

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Last week for ECPA PubU early bird rate:  Save $200

Last week for ECPA PubU early bird rate:  Save $200 The early bird rate for PubU ends this Friday, September 30 – and offers registrants a $200 discount for the November 16-17 event in Nashville.  Registrants can customize their training based on sessions offered within each training track in MARKETING, EDITORIAL, DESIGN, and PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS.  In addition, attendees can register for the post-event conferences, Children’s Book Summit or Art of Writing, at no additional cost. ECPAPubU.org  

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Dr. Christina Edmondson to deliver ECPA PubU keynote during opening session

Dr. Christina Edmondson to deliver ECPA PubU keynote during opening session Dr. Christina Barland Edmondson — author, speaker, psychologist, educator, and co-host of the Truth’s Table podcast — will be the plenary speaker during the ECPA PubU opening session on November 16 at Lipscomb University in Nashville.  She will also lead a session for the industry’s class of Emerging Leaders. Read More… Register for ECPA PubU during early bird rates, expiring Sep. 30.

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Christian publishing professionals invited to reconnect in Nashville for customized training at ECPA PubU, Nov. 16-17

Christian publishing professionals invited to reconnect in Nashville for customized training at ECPA PubU, Nov. 16-17 ECPA invites all industry professionals to reconnect in Nashville on November 16-17 at Lipscomb University to participate in an intensive training program related to your publishing role – developed by industry leaders.  Sessions will be offered in tracks for Marketing, Editorial, Production & Operations, and Design.  In addition, attendees can opt to extend the value of their participation by attending the Children’s Book Summit…

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Early bird registration opens for ECPA PubU and Christy Award events: Nashville in November

Early bird registration opens for ECPA PubU and Christy Award events: Nashville in November ECPA PubU will return to Nashville, on November 16-17.  A team of industry leaders is developing training tracks for Marketing, Editorial, Design, Production & Ops, a Children’s Book Summit, and Emerging Leader program.  Following PubU, the Art of Writing conference and Christy Award Gala will be held to celebrate Christian fiction. More at ECPAPubU.org and TheChristyAward.com.

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Early bird rate for PubU Online expires in two weeks

Early bird rate for PubU Online expires in two weeks ECPA’s virtual event, PubU Online, will deliver targeted, accessible training and connection for the industry on November 3-12.  For one registration price, attendees have access to all online sessions, forums, recordings, and other attendees.  The early bird rate of $109 expires on October 1st. Publishing experts, recruited by the PubU Brain Trust, will lead more than 25 sessions in the following day-long tracks: November 3:    CHILDREN’S BOOK SUMMIT November 8:    MARKETING TRACK November 9:    DIVERSITY,…

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ECPA plans first ever PubU Online Children’s Book Summit on November 3

ECPA plans first ever PubU Online Children’s Book Summit on November 3 As part of the PubU Online programming this November, ECPA has planned a day-long conference devoted to Children’s literature.  The conference will present five webinars from publishers and experts in the genre, including a session from NPD specifically about the opportunities and trends in Christian children’s books.  Linda Howard, Associate Publisher for Children and Youth for Tyndale House Publishers will serve as the track leader for the program…

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ECPA PubU goes Online in Series of Daily Webinars in September

ECPA PubU goes Online in Series of Daily Webinars in September INDUSTRY LEADERS FORM “PUB-U BRAIN TRUST” TO RECRUIT EXPERTS AND DEVELOP TRAINING CURRICULUM IN FIVE TRACKS One low price of $99 gives access to all programming and publishing communities TEMPE, ARIZ., JUNE 22, 2020 – ECPA’s annual Fall training program – ECPA PubU – has been re-imagined as a virtual event called PubU Online, delivering potent, accessible training and connection for the industry this September.  The ECPA PubU Online…

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Lysa TerKeurst to keynote ECPA PubU, held Nov. 5-6 in Nashville

Lysa TerKeurst to keynote ECPA PubU, held Nov. 5-6 in Nashville New Emerging Leader sessions will help onboard professionals new to publishing TEMPE, ARIZ., May 29, 2019 – ECPA announces the 2019 program for the industry’s annual Publishing University, known as ECPA PubU.  The premiere training and networking event for Christian publishing professionals will be held Nov. 5-6 at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee, and will feature New York Times bestselling author, Proverbs 31 President, and COMPEL Training founder, LYSA…

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ECPA names ten industry “Emerging Leaders” for PubU scholarship

ECPA names ten industry “Emerging Leaders” for PubU scholarship TEMPE, ARIZ., October 9, 2017 – ECPA has announced the recipients of the Emerging Leaders scholarship program for ECPA PubU, the industry’s training and networking event for Christian publishing professionals.  Sponsored by NPD Book and ECPA, nominations were made by Christian publishers with a goal to invest in up and coming industry professionals identified as future leaders.  Nominees were considered based on their current and potential contributions to their companies. “It’s a pleasure…

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