DBW 2011: Managing Risks; Seizing Opportunities

Digital Book World 2011 is the only conference of its kind, specifically for trade publishers. Other conferences focus on new technologies as they relate to content creation, but only Digital Book World speaks directly to trade publishers—addressing their immediate needs and future goals to not only survive, but thrive in the changing world of book publishing.

The pace of change in publishing is quickening on every front, and while many of the causes are digital, not all of the changes are.

• While anecdotal reports of independent bookstore vibrancy abound, one of the two major chains just had an 11th hour financial rescue and the other if in the midst of a battle that will affect its ability to adjust for the future. Meanwhile, publishers have to figure out how they’re going to reach customers if they have less opportunity to do it through bookstores.
• Ebook sales are increasing, and are being sold through myriad platforms to be read on a variety of devices, while the very definition of an ebook, and what qualifies as an enhancement, is being reinvented and reconsidered every day.
• Agents are experimenting with new business models, responding to clients’ concerns over low eBook royalties and growing interest in self-publishing options.
• Publishers are creating new departments, new job descriptions and new ways of acquiring, marketing and selling books — some of which requires new skill sets and tackling challenges they’ve never had to face before.

Digital Book World 2011 will present the proven innovators working at the intersection of publishing and technology who have the experience, insights and strategies to meet the challenge of successfully managing risks and seizing opportunities.

Attendees at DBW 2010 represented multiple disciplines within the industry, including senior management, editors, agents, marketers, production, eMedia, and digital strategists, and DBW 2011 promises to be THE must-attend conference of the year.

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Digital Book World – The Community

The publishing community is passionate, engaged and international.

Digital Book World offers a variety of educational and networking resources for publishing professionals from all across the industry (and all across the world) to learn new skills, stay on top of the latest technologies and trends, and connect with other passionate professionals, no matter where they work or live.

Additionally, in partnership with select industry consultants and service providers, Digital Book World will soon offer a platform of resources for publishing professionals and independent-minded authors, to help them navigate the digital transition, engage new marketing channels, and sell more books.

F+W Media

Digital Book World is owned and operated by F+W Media, Inc., a leading multimedia company. For nearly a century F+W has provided information and inspiration for core enthusiast communities, including writing, art, graphic design, outdoors, antiques & collectibles, woodworking, among others.

The Company’s charter publications Writer’s Digest magazine and Writer’s Market, continue to be the key resources for aspiring and published writers alike. In addition to more than 500 new book titles a year, the Company maintains a backlist of more than 2,500 titles, publishes nearly 40 magazines, owns and operates dozens of informational and subscription-based Web sites, and operates a growing number of successful consumer and trade shows annually.