BookCAMP DAY ONE: Split tracks:

Marketing (Track 1); Writing (Track 2)

Friday, April 24th, Focus on Experts 

4pm Welcome

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4:10pm Get the Most Out of the Show

 

4:20pm Marketing Strategies to sell more books 

 

4:50pm Path to create a "Bestseller"  

 

5:20pm Publicity Guru shares her secrets

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Writing track:

4:20pm Writing process & getting the (next) book done.

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5pm  Building a Book Series

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5:30pm  Traditional Publisher vs. Self-publishing

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BookCAMP DAY ONE Continued:​ ​

Friday, May 2nd, Fun and Networking

 

6:00pm Wine reception / Hors d'oeuvres served

 

6:30pm-8pm Networking event

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BookCAMP DAY TWO: Saturday,  April 25th, Focus on “Book to

Screen,” Rights, ​Social Media, Book Sales, Marketing, Publicity

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9:00am BookCAMP Continental Breakfast

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9:30am BookCAMP Exhibitor Hours open

 

10:00am Marketing Mindset

 

11am How do independent authors and publishers

reach librarians and independent bookstores

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11:30am Nontraditional / Nonreturnable Bookselling / Big Box Stores

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Noon: Lunch

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​12:30pm Keynote Speaker Welcome/ State of the Industry 

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1:00pm "Book to Screen" (steps one can take to get their book to the movie studio)

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1:00pm GAB TALKS Interviews in Podcast Room (Included, but sign-up required​).

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2:00pm Social Media

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2:30pm Audiobooks Creation & Marketing

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3:00pm Coffee Break

 

3:00pm Meet one-on-one with a personalized publishing expert

Need personalized attention?  Meet with an expert that can help your

particular publishing challenge or specific need.  Need a new book cover?

new printer? marketing? publicity? specific questions answered?, here is your chance.

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3:30pm: Reaching a Global Audience: Rights Licensing

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3:30pm Meet your fellow author

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4:00pm Marketing using Artificial Intelligence

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4:30pm Keynote Speaker

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We also recognize our worldwide authors of our award programs. 

This year we will host attendees for our

Independent Press Award / NYC Big Book Award

awards ceremony & dinner on April 25, 2026.

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A separate ticket is required:

 https://www.independentpressaward.com/awardsdinner  

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6:00pm Awards Photos & GAB TALKS on the Upper Terrace 

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7:00pm Awards Dinner & Ceremony in the Garden State Ballroom

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BookCAMP DAY THREE: Sunday,  April 26th, Meet-the-expert;

9am to noon: Meet one-on-one with a personalized publishing expert Need personalized attention?  Meet with an expert that can help your particular publishing challenge or specific need.  Need a new book cover? new printer? marketing? publicity? specific questions

answered?, here is your chance.

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BookCAMP DAY THREE: Sunday,  April 26th, Literary Book Fair ​​

9am to 1pm:  Award-winning books on display and for sale, as well as literary marketplace for authors, writers, publishers and industry folk.

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Register now!

Contact Ted Olczak at Ted@GabbyBookAwards.com or (718) 938-4590.

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BookCAMP 2026 is where independent authors, publishers and industry providers meet, network, learn and more. Strategies on marketing to Independent Bookstores, Librarians, Special Sales Venues or get a Literary Agent for your first or next book.

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Gain knowledge, find resources, discuss book strategies and solutions, and more.

The event is packed with informative and instructive sessions that is guaranteed to

help your publishing process along! Plus, networking opportunities!!​​​