Inpress Presents: A Curated Series of Online Events
Supporting and inspiring small and independent publishers from July 2025 to March 2026
📧 Tickets: If you purchase an item, your ticket will be emailed to you ahead of the event by our marketing team.
💸 Pricing: All sessions are free for Inpress publishers. Non-members can join for £5 per session. If cost is a barrier, we encourage small publishers to get in touch - we're committed to keeping these sessions accessible to all.
📍 Format: Online sessions, held on selected Wednesdays. Dates and times listed below.
Whether you're refining your strategy or exploring new opportunities, these sessions are designed to help your publishing business grow and thrive.
🗓️ Upcoming Sessions
Inclusive Publishing: Reaching Underrepresented Voices
Speaker: Kristel Buckley, Freelance Marketing Strategist
Date: 20/08/2025, 12PM
Make inclusivity part of your publishing DNA. Learn how to support and spotlight underrepresented authors - and why it matters.
Blurbs That Sell: Writing Sales Copy for Poetry Books
Speaker: Megan Pattie, Meg's Monday Muse at The Poetry Book Society
Date: 10/09/2025, 12PM
Poetry is personal - your sales copy should be too. Learn how to write blurbs that resonate and sell, while staying true to the spirit of the work.
Big Impact, Small Budget: Marketing on a Shoestring
Speaker: Javerya Iqbal, Marketing Manager at Orion, Hachette
Date: 12/11/2025, 1PM
Stretch your resources further. Discover creative, low-cost marketing strategies that deliver results.
Collaborate to Elevate: Partner Marketing for Indie Publishers
Speaker: James Routledge, Owner at OptIndie
Date: 19/11/2025, 12PM
Discover how to co-create with your audience. This session explores models of community publishing and participatory editorial practices that empower both creators and readers.
Building Bridges: Working with Booksellers
Speaker: Kate Ellis, Writer & book sales rep at Inpress Books
Date: 03/12/2025, 12PM
Booksellers are your champions. Discover how to communicate effectively, collaborate and build meaningful relationships with the people who bring your books to readers.
Plan to Shine: Seasonal Campaign Planning for Publishers
Speaker: Rebecca Robinson, Marketing Manager at Inpress Books
Date: 14/01/2026, 12PM
Strategic marketing meets the calendar. Align your campaigns with seasonal trends, literary moments, and key retail dates to maximise visibility.
Profit & Loss Demystified: A Publisher’s Guide to P&Ls
Speaker: Emily Keeling, Managing Director at Inpress and The Poetry Book Society
Date: 04/03/2026, 12PM
Get to grips with the numbers. Learn how to read and apply Profit & Loss statements to strengthen your publishing decisions.
🗓️ To Be Scheduled
Amplify Your Reach: Social Media Strategies for Publishers
Speaker: Lucy Rose, bestselling author and marketing strategist
Date: TBC
Discover how to harness the power of social media to promote your books and authors. Learn platform-specific tips, content planning techniques, and ways to build authentic engagement with your audience.
Funding the Future: Bid Writing for Arts Organisations
Speaker: TBC
Date: TBC
Unlock successful fundraising strategies. Discover how to identify opportunities, write compelling bids, and build lasting support for your publishing projects.
Beyond Borders: Publishing in Translation
Speaker: TBC
Date: TBC
Open your catalogue to global voices. Learn the ins and outs of publishing translated fiction and how to identify stories worth crossing borders.
Community-Led Publishing: Collaborating with Readers and Writers
Speaker: TBC
Date: TBC
Discover how to co-create with your audience. This session explores models of community publishing, zine culture, and participatory editorial practices that empower both creators and readers.
🗓️ Past Sessions
Inbox Influence: Mastering Email Marketing for Publishers
Speaker: Megan Robson, Meg's Monday Muse at The Poetry Book Society
Date: 04/07/2025
Craft compelling email campaigns that speak directly to your readers. From growing your list to irresistible subject lines - keep your audience engaged and coming back for more.
SEO & Digital Marketing: Getting Started and Getting On
Speaker: Divia Kainth, Sales Manager at The Digital Agency
Date: 16/07/2025
Join Divia from The Digital Agency, a Google and Shopify-certified marketing partner. Learn the essentials of SEO and digital marketing strategies tailored to driving book sales directly on your website and through third-party online retailers including Amazon.
Cover to Cover: The Art of Great Book Design
Speaker: Alice Clark, Designer at Headline, Hachette
Date: 06/08/2025, 12PM
From typography to imagery, learn the fundamentals of impactful cover design and how to communicate your book’s essence visually.
📢 More sessions will be announced throughout the year.
If you’re working on an innovative project or have a fresh perspective - especially around sustainable publishing - we’d love to hear from you. We’re keen to spotlight voices driving change in the industry.
📨 Interested in leading a session? Contact lucy@inpressbooks.co.uk