It is now seven years since the last MSMT conference, How to Publish Motoring History. Since then, the book market has changed significantly and a much larger proportion of books are now self-published. To reflect these changes we are running a new event focused on the self-publishing market, our updated programme for this event appears below, with the booking form below that:
PLEASE NOTE - The last date for booking is 12th September 2023
SELF-PUBLISHING WORKSHOP
How to get your motoring book into print
Saturday 30 September 2023
British Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire CV35 0BJ
A one-day conference to inform and advise authors planning or considering self-publishing.
The morning sessions to follow the evolution of a book from a subject idea, through the business of writing, illustrations, size and format, to the options for publication. The afternoon sessions to be concerned with actual book production – design, presentation, text editing and proof reading – and marketing and distribution.
Publishers, printers, designers and other services involved in self-publishing have been invited to attend and to be available for discussion.
PROGRAMME
MORNING SESSIONS
9.30 – 10.00 ARRIVAL AND COFFEE
10.00 – 10.15 WELCOME Ray Hutton
The chairman of the MSMT on the purpose and structure of the day.
10.15 – 10.30 KEYNOTE SPEECH Steve Cropley
The Editor-in-chief of Autocar and arch-enthusiast for all things on wheels talks of the importance of recording motoring history and the books that have inspired him.
10.30 – 11.00 CONCEPT TO REALITY Mark Hughes
A renowned editor and established publisher, on taking a book from concept to reality. What do you want to publish and why; identifying buyers and readers; basics to consider; when and why self-publishing may be the best option.
11.00 - 11.30 HOW AND WHERE TO PUBLISH Richard Netherwood
A print broker and publishing consultant discusses the pros and cons of different publishing methods: traditional book publishers, partly or entirely self-financing; printers who are self-publishing specialists; print-on-demand; e-books and desktop publishing; Amazon Kindle and Apple books.
11.40 – 12.00 THE BUSINESS PLAN Bob Cartwright
Chartered accountant, the Treasurer of the MSMT, and a transport bibliophile, considers the financial aspects of self-publishing. It is a business like any other; profit and loss; keeping an eye on costs; unexpected extra expenditure; taxation.
12.00 – 13.00 BEEN THERE, DONE THAT Moderator: Peter Card Ian Dussek, Michael Edwards, Chris Rees
Discussion group with experienced self-publishers, moderated by MSMT past chairman Peter Card. Theme: dos and don’ts, sales and distribution, publicity, reprints.
13.00 – 14.30 LUNCH
Buffet lunch provides an opportunity to mingle with authors, publishers and printers. Time for short visit to the British Motor Museum displays.
AFTERNOON SESSIONS
14.30 – 15.10 PUTTING YOUR BOOK TOGETHER Giles Chapman
A prolific author and editor and MSMT Trustee, on manuscript presentation; peer review; editing; proof reading; illustrations - researching, copyright, how to supply them; title and cover blurb.
15.10 – 15.30 DESIGN AND LAYOUT Martin Port
A book and magazine art director and successful self-publisher on the basics of design: ratio of text and pictures; typeface selection; chapter headings and presentation; cover design.
15.30 – 16.00 SALES AND MARKETING James Mann
An award-winning photographer and author who has published his own work covers all aspects of getting a book into the market: reviews; word-of-mouth; clubs and enthusiast gatherings; advertising; social media; distribution.
16.00 – 16.30 QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION
Questions and open discussion with the panel of speakers, MSMT Trustees, and authors and publishers in the audience.
16.30 CLOSE MEETING
WORKSHOP BOOKING FORM
Please either print this page and send, with your cheque to:
R Cartwright
Hon Treasurer, MSMT
10, Lydiard Close,
Aylesbury,
Buckinghamshire,
HP21 9XU
Or make a bank transfer to:
The Michael Sedgwick Memorial Trust,
Sort Code 20-79-25,
Account Number 50636185
with a reference identifying who you are, and send the information in the form below to
All workshop places should be acknowledged by confirmatory email within 14 days from receipt of post/email. If not, or for any other query, please contact Bob Cartwright on 07836 731019.
MSMT SELF-PUBLISHING WORKSHOP
Saturday 30th September 2023
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