For Start Strong Independent Publishers.Learn the basics of starting your own traditional publishing company. Whether you are at square one or already running another kind of publishing-related operation, this program will introduce the key points you need to know in order to get your traditional press up and running. Doug Seibold started his company, Agate, in 2002 with little more than a cell phone, a laptop, and an internet connection, and is eager to share his experience and perspective with aspiring publishers. This program will cover:
- Finding potential funding sources—grants, investors, banks
- Determining your publishing topics and acquisition strategy
- Understanding the publishing financial timeline
- Deciding who to hire and when to hire them
Participants should leave with a fuller understanding of everything that goes into a publishing startup.
