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PubCon 2027 · Pre-conference workshops

Publishing as a Career

Three in-depth pre-conference workshops for authors, publishers and academics. Each workshop runs over three days, four hours per day.

Pre-conference workshops are open only to registered PubCon 2027 participants. Buy a conference ticket first — or add one to the same order.

(i)

How to Write and Publish a Book?

Becoming an Authorpreneur

A hands-on path from idea to published book — and to building a sustainable author business around it.

  • Developing your idea, outline and manuscript
  • Editing, design and production essentials
  • Traditional, hybrid and self-publishing routes
  • ISBNs, copyright and distribution in Canada
  • Marketing, launches and building an author brand
Format
3 days · 4 hours per day
Dates
Pre-conference · dates to be announced

$495CAD + GST/PST

Buy workshop ticket

Registered PubCon participants only.

(ii)

Running a Publishing Business in Canada

Setting up or Buying

Everything you need to start a new publishing house or acquire an existing one, and run it profitably in the Canadian market.

  • Business models: trade, academic, niche and hybrid
  • Incorporation, licensing, GST/PST and bookkeeping
  • Buying an existing press: valuation and due diligence
  • Rights, contracts, royalties and grants
  • Printing, distribution and sales channels
Format
3 days · 4 hours per day
Dates
Pre-conference · dates to be announced

$495CAD + GST/PST

Buy workshop ticket

Registered PubCon participants only.

(iii)

How Post-Publishing in Academia Can Increase Institutional Impact

Research visibility & impact

What happens after publication matters. Learn how researchers and institutions can multiply the reach, citations and societal impact of their work.

  • Indexing, open access and repositories
  • Research metrics, altmetrics and rankings
  • Science communication and media engagement
  • Institutional strategies for research visibility
  • Measuring and reporting impact
Format
3 days · 4 hours per day
Dates
Pre-conference · dates to be announced

$495CAD + GST/PST

Buy workshop ticket

Registered PubCon participants only.