WRITE IT. PUBLISH IT. VOICE IT. SELL IT.

On October 3, 2026, the Arizona Professional Writers will bring authors together online for the virtual Write It. Publish It. Voice It. Sell It. Summit, a full day of practical sessions covering four essential stages of the author journey.

The event takes place via Zoom, so authors can attend from anywhere. The program begins at 9:00 a.m. Arizona time and features four focused sessions covering writing, publishing, audiobook preparation, and book marketing and sales.

A Full Day Designed to Help Authors Move Their Books Forward

The Summit brings together four speakers, each focusing on a different part of the publishing journey.

WRITE IT: Turning Lived Experience into Narrative

The day begins at 9:05 a.m. with author Ben Spada and his session, “Bad Times, Good Lessons: Turning Lived Experience into Narrative Tension.”

Spada is the author of the award-winning Black Spear military thriller series and numerous short stories. His professional background includes service as a career officer in the United States Marine Corps, martial arts instruction, and work with the Wounded Warrior Battalion.

PUBLISH IT: Build Your Brand, Grow Your Audience, Promote Your Book

At 10:25 a.m., A.G. Billig leads the publishing session, “The Author Growth Framework: Build Your Brand. Grow Your Audience. Promote Your Book.”

As an author and publishing strategist, A.G. Billig will focus on the connection between an author’s brand, audience growth, and book promotion, offering a framework for thinking about what happens after the manuscript is finished.

The session runs from 10:25 to 11:40 a.m. PST.

A New Opportunity to Connect With the Speakers

The Summit also includes a new Lunch-Hour Speaker Panel, taking place from 11:40 a.m. to 12:10 p.m.

Rather than simply moving from one presentation to the next, attendees will have the opportunity to interact with the speakers during a relaxed, moderated panel. Audience members can ask questions about the topics covered throughout the day and connect with the presenters.

A.G. Billig, Kris Keppeler, and Robin Eddleman have confirmed their participation in the panel, while Ben Spada is expected to join as well. No preparation is required from attendees.

VOICE IT: Preparing Your Book for Audio

At 12:20 p.m., Kris Keppeler presents “The Audiobook Prep Guide for Authors.”

Keppeler is an audiobook narrator, voice actor, actor, and writer who has narrated and produced more than 50 audiobooks. She also hosts the Kris Talks about the Wisdom of Women podcast, which has more than 300 episodes.

SELL IT: Marketing and Selling Your Book

The final educational session begins at 1:45 p.m., when Robin Eddleman presents “Sell It — Marketing and Selling Your Book.”

Eddleman’s background includes marketing, business development, personal development, and auctioneering. Her work focuses on authentic communication, storytelling, mentorship, and relationship-building.

The Summit concludes at 3:00 p.m. with closing remarks, thank-yous, a recording offer, and an invitation to learn more about APW membership.

Event Details

Event: Write It. Publish It. Voice It. Sell It.
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Format: Virtual webinar via Zoom
Time: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. PST
Featured publishing session: A.G. Billig, 10:25–11:40 a.m.
Lunch-hour speaker panel: 11:40 a.m.–12:10 p.m.

Whether you are working on your manuscript, preparing to publish, considering an audiobook, or looking for ways to market and sell your book, the Summit brings these different aspects of the author journey together in one virtual event.

Save 10% on Your Registration

If you haven’t registered yet, use coupon code BILLIG at checkout to receive 10% off the Summit registration price.

Join us online on October 3 and spend the day learning, asking questions, and connecting with fellow authors and publishing professionals.