Write. Publish. Sell. Build Your Author Brand.
Date: Saturday, 30 December 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM WAT
Venue: Black Tower Publishers, Enugu
Online: Live on Zoom
Admission: Free
About the Event
Are you an aspiring author, published writer, poet, researcher, student, or simply interested in the world of books?
Join us for the Black Tower Book & Publishing Summit 2026, an interactive event designed to help writers understand what it takes to turn an idea or manuscript into a published book and build a sustainable career around writing.
From manuscript preparation and editing to book publishing, printing, Amazon, ebook distribution, marketing and author branding, industry professionals and experienced authors will share practical insights that writers can apply immediately.
Whether you attend physically or online, you will have the opportunity to participate in discussions, ask questions, connect with other writers and win exciting prizes.
KEY DISCUSSION
From Manuscript to Market: How to Successfully Publish and Sell Your Book
Our speakers will explore:
- How to know when your manuscript is ready for publishing
- Editing and why it matters before publication
- Traditional publishing vs self-publishing
- How Amazon KDP works
- Ebook and paperback publishing
- Understanding ISBNs and book metadata
- How much it really costs to publish a book
- Book printing and print-on-demand
- How authors can market their books
- Building an author brand and online presence
- How to sell books beyond social media
- Common mistakes first-time authors make
- How to turn writing into a long-term career
SPECIAL SESSION
ASK THE PUBLISHER
Got a question about publishing?
This is your opportunity to ask a publisher directly.
Participants can submit questions about:
Publishing • Editing • Printing • Amazon • Marketing • Author Websites • Book Sales • Copyright • ISBN • Book Design
Some questions will be answered live during the event.
WIN PRIZES!
Everyone who registers for the event automatically qualifies for our Book & Publishing Prize Draw.
ONLINE PARTICIPANTS
Online attendees can win:
1st Prize: $5,000
2nd Prize: $3,000
3rd Prize: $1,000
Plus:
- Free manuscript consultation
- Free ebook publishing
- Book editing discounts
- Publishing consultation sessions
- Black Tower Publishers merchandise
PHYSICAL PARTICIPANTS
Physical attendees can win:
1st Prize: $10,000
2nd Prize: $5,000
3rd Prize: $3,000
Plus:
- Free book publishing package
- Free author branding consultation
- Free book marketing package
- Publishing discounts
- Complimentary books
THE 60-SECOND BOOK PITCH CHALLENGE
Think you can sell your book in just one minute?
Step on stage and pitch your book to the audience.
You have 60 seconds to tell us:
What is your book about?
Who is it for?
Why should someone read it?
The audience will vote for the most compelling pitch.
Winner receives:
$20,000 + Free Publishing Consultation + Author Promotion Package
Online participants will also have an opportunity to participate through a special virtual pitch session.
HOW TO WIN
It is simple.
For online participants:
- Register for the event.
- Join the livestream.
- Participate in the discussions.
- Answer the event quiz questions.
- Stay until the prize draw.
For physical participants:
- Register.
- Attend the event.
- Participate in the discussions and activities.
- Take part in the publishing quiz.
- Stay until the prize presentation.
The more you participate, the more opportunities you have to win.
EVENT PROGRAMME
11:00 AM — Registration & Networking
11:30 AM — Opening Remarks
11:45 AM — Understanding the Publishing Industry
12:15 PM — Panel Discussion: From Manuscript to Market
1:00 PM — Audience Q&A
1:20 PM — Ask the Publisher
1:40 PM — 60-Second Book Pitch Challenge
2:10 PM — Publishing Quiz & Prize Games
2:40 PM — Prize Draw
2:55 PM — Closing Remarks & Networking
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This event is for:
- Aspiring authors
- Published authors
- First-time writers
- Poets
- Students
- Researchers
- Bloggers
- Content creators
- Book lovers
- Writing communities
- Anyone interested in publishing
You don’t need to have a finished manuscript to attend.
LIMITED PHYSICAL SEATS
Physical attendance is limited.
Online participants can join from anywhere in Nigeria and beyond.
Register for FREE
Physical & Online Registration:
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Presented by
BLACK TOWER PUBLISHERS
Helping authors turn their stories into books.
Write. Publish. Sell. Build Your Author Brand.