Publishing Bootcamp 103
2026-03-23 09:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Macmillan Publishing, 120 Broadway, 25th Floor, New York, NY, 10271, United States
New York Book Forum is proud to host a One-Day Workshop: Boosting Book Sales in a Changing Marketplace
Join us for a dynamic, hands-on workshop designed specifically for publishing professionals looking to sharpen their sales strategies and stay competitive in today’s evolving book market. From understanding shifting reader behaviors to mastering metadata, crafting compelling pitches, and integrating sales with marketing efforts, this one-day intensive covers it all. Ideal for sales reps, marketers, and publishers alike, you’ll leave with actionable tools, fresh insights, and a clear plan to elevate your book sales across channels.
This workshop is ideal for sales, marketing, and publishing professionals at any stage in their career.
Program Agenda:
Registration and Welcome Breakfast — 9:00 – 9:30 am

Icebreaker: “Your favorite book and how would you sell it?”
Overview of objectives for the day

Session 1: Understanding Today’s Book Buyer — 9:30 – 10:30 am

Who’s buying books in 2025? Trends & demographics
Consumer behavior post-pandemic
What drives purchases: price, platform, genre, social proof

Morning Break – 10:30 – 10:45 am
Session 2: Sales Channels Deep Dive — 10:45 am – 12:30 pm

Retail (independent bookstores, chains, online retail)
Direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales strategies
Libraries & educational markets
International & rights sales

Networking Lunch – 12:45 – 1:45 pm
Session 3: Pitching to Buyers — 2:00 – 3:15 pm

How to craft a compelling pitch for different types of buyers
Tailoring messaging for various audiences (booksellers vs libraries vs DTC customers)
Mock pitch breakout groups and peer feedback

Session 4: Leveraging Metadata & Discoverability? — 3:30 – 4:30 pm

Why metadata matters
Tips for optimizing keywords, BISAC codes, and book descriptions
Case study: The impact of metadata on sales
Quick audit exercise: Fix the metadata on a sample book

Wrap-Up & Action Planning — 4:45 – 5:15 pm

Recap key takeaways
Q&A and feedback survey
Happy Hour

RSVPs are now closed

Greener Pages: Alternate Materials and Measuring Emissions
2026-04-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Google Meet
Join us on April 15th at 6:00 PM for a virtual event exploring sustainability in print and publishing. At this session featuring Susan Lee, Vice President of Environmental Health & Safety at Lakeside Book Company, we will discuss how publishers can engage with vendors to minimize carbon footprints, methods for measuring scope 3 emissions, product emissions and life-cycle assessments, and the use of alternative eco-friendly materials and design practices.
Join us to gain valuable insights and actionable ideas to help drive meaningful change in the industry.
This program will be moderated by Claudia Pilcher, Sustainability Manager at Scholastic Inc.

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Bingo Book Bash 2026
2026-04-29 17:30 - 20:00 | Macmillan Publishing, 120 Broadway, 25th Floor, New York, NY, 10271, United States
Back for our THIRD YEAR!
New York Book Forum wants to acknowledge the ongoing support of its members by hosting this special Members-only social event! Light refreshments will be provided followed by a few rounds of Bingo with book prizes!
Admission is open to and free for active NYBF members, but space is limited so you must RSVP to attend. If you are unsure of your membership status, please email info@newyorkbookforum.org.

RSVPs are now closed. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow night!

AI Has Entered the Chat: Artificial Intelligence in Publishing
2026-05-20 17:30 - 20:00 | Macmillan Publishing, 120 Broadway, 25th Floor, New York, NY, 10271, United States
Join us for an engaging and forward-looking conversation on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in the publishing industry, featuring industry expert Keith Riegert.
We’re excited to discuss with Kieth how AI is reshaping the way content is created, edited, produced, and distributed—from automated workflows, optimization of marketing, to data analytics and audience insights. We hope to uncover and share practical perspectives on how publishers can thoughtfully integrate AI into their processes while maintaining editorial integrity, creativity, and ethical standards.
Keith Riegert is the President of The Stable Book Group, which includes Ulysses Press, She Writes Press, VeloPress Books, Trafalgar Square Books, and Skybox Press, as well as Stable Distribution (in partnership with Hachette Book Group). Keith is also CEO of Perfect Bound Technologies Corporation and a co-founder of the book publicity and digital marketing firm, Pacific & Court. Keith is a member of the board of advisors at NYU’s School of Professional Studies in the Center for Publishing where he also teaches Analytics and Consumer Insights. Keith also serves on the board of the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA).

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Sunset Social on the Hudson Fundraiser 2026
2026-06-17 18:00 - 21:00 | The Baylander, West Harlem Piers, New York, NY, 10027, United States
Back for our THIRD year!
Please join us for a wonderful evening of food, drinks, and conversation while taking in the spectacular views of the Hudson River in support of the New York Book Forum, Inc.
Proceeds from this event will ensure NYBF’s continued sponsorship of programs, events, and literacy advocacy.
Admission is $100 per person, which includes two drink tickets for beer & wine and served hors d’oeuvres and appetizers. A cash bar will be available.

NYBF Book Store Walk
2026-08-11 18:00 - 20:30 | Yu & Me Books, 44 Mulberry Street, New York, NY, United States
Join the NYBF Program Committee for our first Book Store Walk!

We will start at Yu & Me Books at 44 Mulberry Street NYC, then walk to P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street, followed by Afterword Bookshop at 216 E. 6th Street and end at Book Club Bar at 197 E. 3rd Street. We are planning a photo scavenger hunt and more!
This event is FREE for all attendees but space is very limited so you must RSVP. Refreshments will be available for purchase at the final stop.

Please note: if you have already RSVP’d but cannot make the event, please let us know so we can open that space to another person. Contact info@newyorkbookforum.org

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Battle of the Specs: A Picture Book Publishing Panel
2026-10-21 17:30 - 20:00 | Hachette Book Group, 1290 6th Avenue, New York, NY, 10104, United States
Program info TK!
