Self Publishing Insiders Recapping Europe's Biggest Indie Author Conference
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Jul 24, 2025 
James Blatch, founder of The Self Publishing Show Live and author of cold war military thrillers, and Catherine Matthews, organizer with a solid marketing background, delve into the highlights from Europe's largest indie author conference. They discuss building a collaborative community for writers and share insights on the unique experiences from various venues. Listeners learn about the transformative feedback from attendees and the crucial role of in-person connections in fostering growth, making it an essential gathering for indie authors.
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Pandemic-Timed Debut Conference
- The first Self Publishing Show Live conference happened just before the UK pandemic lockdown in March 2020.
- The event included a packed party on a crowded boat, humorously dubbed "the plague ship."
Single Track Builds Community
- Self Publishing Show Live offers a single-track conference where all attendees join the same sessions.
- This fosters a unique, inclusive community feel distinct from multi-track conferences.
Balance Sponsors and Education
- Limit on-stage sponsor presentations to maintain educational value at conferences.
- Facilitate sponsor interactions in dedicated areas like the lobby for more effective engagement.
