IBPA Publishing University 2026

Sarah Bean is Book Launchers’ marketing expert and strategist. With over 20 years of publishing and entertainment experience, Sarah has helped over 800 authors launch and market their books. From best-seller strategies to leveraging stages for sales, she works with authors to identify their brand, develop marketing strategy and set themselves apart in the crowded creator market.  Sarah started her career in the literary department of a global booking agency, before becoming a speaking agent with a roster of best-selling authors, celebrities, athletes and business leaders. She’s managed NY Times best-selling authors, produced live events like TEDx and was an entertainment journalist covering TV/film news and red carpet interviews for leading entertainment websites.  Learn more about Book Launchers at BookLaunchers.com.

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Sarah's “Ask the Experts” consult schedule is:

Fri May 15, 8:15am-8:40am                  
Table 2
Group
Publicity
Reserved seats for: Keisha Mennefee, Honey Blossom Press, Patricia J Wentzel
7 Open spaces

Fri May 15, 8:45am-9:10am                  
Table 7
Group
AI in publishing
Reserved seats for: Becky Bayne, Becky's Graphic Design, Eva Sissener Books of Discovery, Julia Thompson, Tim Herbert, Books of Discovery, Janice Edwards, Calizendo
4 Open Spaces

Sat May 16, 1:20pm-1:35pm                
Table 8B
One-on-One
Marketing
Victoria Alai, EveryoneCounts.World
 
Sat May 16, 2:50pm-3:05pm                
Table 8A
One-on-One
Book Reviews
Olivia Germino

Sat May 16, 3:10pm-3:25pm                
Table 9B
One-on-One
Public Speaking
Eric G Reid