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Publisher’s Letter
Publishers Letter BookCAMP 2025: The Trade Show for Independent Authors and Publishers
Unleash Your Book’s Inner Blockbuster: From Page to Screen!
Book to Film: Navigating Hollywood’s Adaptation Process
Imagine your book on the big silver screen. How about streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney, Paramount? How does one do that, I mean, get your book adapted to film and/or television?
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I’m glad you asked. We’ve given a brief outline in this issue on what to consider when approaching Hollywood for your book to be turned into the “next big hit,” or at least just make it to the screen. It’s a daunting prospect that we can boil down into a more understandable process; and prepare you to construct an approach for your book. This is all in preparation for our deep dive sessions at BookCAMP 2025, https://www.independentpressaward.com/ipabookcamp, where you will get to meet experts that deal with book adaptation, and to hopefully make you a big star.
Looking for the Next Generation: Nominate the “40 Under Forty” in Publishing
Book CAMP by Printed Word Reviews magazine, Online format Library of Congress ISSN: 2994-4406 is published 5 times a year. Questions or comments are welcomed, please contact the Publisher Ted Olczak at Ted@PrintedWordReviews.com. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced without express permission from the publisher. To submit your book for our award programs, visit the websites: Spring 2025: https://www.independentpressaward.com/ (Independent press and authors consideration; does not permit the big 5 publishing houses to participate; closes December 30th every year, winners announced in March of every year.)
“40 Under Forty in Publishing”: Nominate Your Publishing Stars Speaking of stars, are you a rising one? Do you know one? Are you or someone you know a ‘mover & shaker’, innovator, visionary editor, an influential literary agent, a creative designer, a savvy digital marketing manager, a social media whiz, or a ‘game-changer’? Maybe just an exceptional editorial assistant, an insightful blogger, or a dedicated publisher? How about a distributor, sales & marketing agent, special sales rep, finance or legal department head—someone making the publishing industry go, we want to hear about them! (And don’t hesitate to nominate yourself if you’re making waves!)
Fall 2025: https://www.nycbigbookaward.com/ (More consumer focused; different judging; allows for all authors and publishers to participate; closes every August, winners announced in October of every year.)
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To advertise, please contact Ted@GabbyBookAwards.com or Ted@PrintedWordReviews.com, or visit our website, https://www.independentpressaward.com/advertise
WHO CAN ENTER?
To nominate someone for the Class of 2025, please complete the form on our website page: https://www.printedwordreviews.com/bookcamp-40under40.
Print and audiobooks can be submitted by: • Independent publishers • University presses • Hybrid publishers • Association presses • Self-published authors
Every nominated individual will be recognized in BookCAMP magazine and personally acknowledged by me BookCAMP’s publisher Ted Olczak. On May 2nd, all nominees will be given free passes to celebrate at a special recognition ceremony during our BookCAMP 2025 event.
If you are a big five publishing house, you must submit your books to our fall competition, NYCBigBookAward.com, which has a separate committee and entry fee.
DEADLINE APPROACHING
Outside of the big five publishing houses, any publisher or author may submit to both competitions, IndependentPressAward.com (every spring); and NYCBigBookAward.com (every fall). See webpages for complete details.
WHEN CAN I ENTER the Independent Press Award? We are on a rolling submission, approximately every two and a half months, with two hard deadlines: (1) March 2024 to August 30, 2024; (2) September 1, 2024 to December 30, 2024 All entries must be postmarked no later than December 30, 2024. This final deadline will not be extended. What if I miss the deadline? Enter our fall program NYCBigBookAward.com as we take books until August 30th. ENTRY FEE $125 per title/per category, plus $75 for any additional category
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS Decide which books (copyright date within the past three years is recommended but not required) to enter into this year’s competition. 2 Calculate the total entry fee. Choose which categories, https://www.independentpressaward.com/categories, to enter each book into. You may enter a book into as many categories as you’d like. The fee for the first category is $125. Any additional book categories for that same book is $75 per category. • SINGLE BOOK, MULTIPLE CATEGORIES: One who enters “Book One” in Children’s Educational and Book Cover Design Childrens category, the entry fee is $125 + $75 = $200.
Last year’s BookCAMP was a resounding success, with the mayor’s office presented his Proclamation declaring Independent Press Award Week! We anticipate an even bigger event this year, I’ve even heard the governor office potentially set to make an appearance this year.
Educational and Book Cover Design Childrens category, the entry fee is $125 + $75 = $200, and “Book Two” in Mystery and New Fiction (first-time published), the entry fee is $125 + $75 = $200, so $200 + 200 = $400 in total book entry fees. 3 Download a form from this page, OR submit the entry form online on this page, https://www.independentpressaward.com/online-entry-form-1 Complete form 4 Duplicate each Entry Label if you are entering multiple categories. For print books, a copy of the completed Entry Label must be placed inside the front cover of every book submitted. Up to four physical copies for entry into four or more categories. Audiobooks, a single copy of the completed Entry Label must be submitted along with either an Audible gift code or Authors’ Direct code. IF SUBMITTING ONLINE and sending a book directly from Amazon.com or other retailer/printer, NO PAPERWORK IS REQUIRED to accompany the book(s). 5 Pay via PayPal button on the website or mail a check, along with your books and printed entry form, and ship to:
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Looking Forward to BookCAMP 2025
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More importantly, I look forward to bringing in more experts and practical actionable publishing programming to continue to benefit independent authors and publishers. Make an investment in yourself and your publishing program. Sign up today at https://www.independentpressaward.com/ipabookcamp. Until next issue,
Ted Olczak
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The Trade Show for Independent Authors and Publishers A significant publishing industry trade show event designed to benefit authors and publishers is returning for 2025
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he premier trade show for the publishing industry is returning in Ceremony. With 200 worldwide attendees last year, including authors from 2025. Ted Olczak, publisher of BookCAMP magazine, has announced Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, China, Singapore, Olczak believes there will that the BookCAMP 2025 event will take place in New Jersey during be even more excitement this upcoming year. the first weekend of May. The BookCAMP event grew out of a quarterly magazine BookCAMP, Library This three-day event, set for May 2-4, 2025, will be held at the Doubletree of Congress ISSN: 2994-4406, which addresses authors and publishers’ by Hilton Hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport, 128 Frontage business challenges of book publishing. Rd, Newark, NJ. Independent authors, publishers, and industry experts will come together to share knowledge, network, and celebrate publishing Feel free to contact Ted Olczak directly at success. Ted@GabbyBookAwards.com or https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-olczak-64a1386. For additional Last year, BookCAMP 2024 helped independent authors & publishers information and to learn about BookCAMP 2025, please visit the website, improve their bookselling strategies. Topics that ranged from marketing, https://www.independentpressaward.com/ipabookcamp. publicity, distribution through bookstores, libraries, big box stores such as Costco, Target, etc. Podcasting as well as audiobooks presentations as well as a session on libraries helped authors and publishers think about how they could make their books better succeed.
May 2-4, 2025
Audible.com audiobook service ACX sponsored the welcoming ceremony to all newcomers at “Get the Most Out of the Show”’ at the BookCAMP 2024 event.
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“I believe it was a significant key event in years for our industry,” said David Nudo, former publisher of Publishers Weekly, Former Managing Director of Books of The New York Times, and a show participant, “and I am very much looking forward to BookCAMP 2025”. In this upcoming year for BookCAMP 2025, Olczak promises to schedule additional programming on social media, the use (and non-use) of artificial intelligence, as well as sessions on getting your book adapted for the movie screen. BookCAMP 2025 is designed to give practical, actionable information and connect attendees to other publishing professionals that can absolutely make a difference in how they will continue their book publishing programs and book sales.” Olczak maintains “BookCAMP has proven itself to be a MUST-ATTEND event, impacting every publisher and author’s publishing trajectory. The education and networking is invaluable, and all of it presented in a very compact format and in record time.” Of course, “we will usher in a new class of ‘40 Under Forty in Publishing’, and I’m inviting last year’s class to help us celebrate the newcomers”, said the publisher Ted Olczak. Olczak went on to say that he is expecting a record number of attendees to its INDEPENDENT PRESS and NYC Big Book Awards Dinner & www.IndependentPressAward.com
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Navigating Hollywood’s Adaptation Process BookCAMP 2025 is gearing up to offer invaluable insights for aspiring authors and publishers with a panel dedicated to “Book to Film.” As one can imagine, the journey from book to screen can be fraught with challenges and compromises. For those attendees interested, we will have a couple of sessions to help navigate this process. Is your book ready for Netflix, Amazon, Dreamworks, Paramount, etc.?, our experts will delve into key aspects of Hollywood’s adaptation approach. Understanding Hollywood’s Perspective
•Character Development: Series allow for deeper exploration of characters and their relationships. • World-Building: Extensive backstories and complex universes can be effectively developed in a series format.
Hollywood’s primary goal is to create commercially viable products that resonate with a wide audience. This often involves adapting books to fit specific cinematic conventions and market demands. While this may deviate from the original text, it’s essential to understand these adjustments and their underlying reasons.
Essential Questions for Authors and Publishers • Who are the potential buyers or studios interested in my book? •What are their adaptation preferences and past projects? •How much control will I have over the adaptation process? •What is the scope of rights sold, live stage, merchandise, television? What about geography, North America?, Europe?, Worldwide? •What are the financial terms and royalties involved? How will my creative vision be protected?
Key Considerations for Book Adaptation •Commercial Viability: Hollywood seeks stories with broad appeal and potential for mass market success. •Adaptability: The book’s structure, characters, and themes should lend themselves to a cinematic adaptation. • Intellectual Property: The rights to the book must be secured, and any potential legal or contractual issues should be addressed. • Target Audience: Determining the intended audience (e.g., family, young adults, adults) will influence the adaptation’s tone and content.
The decision to adapt a book into a television series or a movie depends on several factors:
The goal is to understand Hollywood’s perspective, key considerations for adaptation, and essential questions to ask. This way, authors and publishers can better prepare themselves for the journey from page to screen. The “Book to Film” panel at BookCAMP 2025 promises to provide valuable insights and guidance for those seeking to navigate this complex and exciting process.
•Length and Complexity: Longer, more intricate stories often lend themselves better to television series.
ADDITIONS TO the BookCAMP 2025 agenda, May 2-4, 2025, register at https://www.independentpressaward.com/ipabookcamp
Television Series vs. Movie:
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Panel with Producers Specializing in Adapting Books to Film and TV
on screen. This panel will delve into the challenges and triumphs of translating narrative prose into visual storytelling. Get tips on maintaining the essence of your book while crafting a screenplay that resonates with audiences and satisfies producers.
Join a dynamic panel of top producers who specialize in transforming beloved books into captivating films and television series. Gain insider knowledge on the adaptation process, from securing rights to navigating the complexities of development and production. Learn what producers look for in a book and how you can make your story stand out in a competitive market.
Workshop on What Production Companies Are Looking for and How to Approach Them Unlock the secrets to getting your book noticed by the right people in the film and TV industry. This workshop will cover what production companies are currently seeking, how to identify and approach key decision-makers, and the nuances of crafting a query letter that stands out. Additionally, receive tips on preparing for and succeeding in that crucial first meeting.
Workshop on How to Do Book-to-Film Adaptations Dive deep into the nuts and bolts of adapting your book into a screenplay in this handson workshop. Learn the step-by-step process, including identifying key plot points, character arcs, and visual elements that make for a compelling film. Develop the skills to create a seamless transition from page to screen and bring your story to a new audience.
Workshop on Pitch Meetings and Creating Pitch Materials Prepare for success in your pitch meetings with this comprehensive workshop. Learn how to create compelling pitch materials, including pitch decks and onesheets, and practice delivering your pitch with confidence and clarity. Discover what to say, how to say it, and even what to wear to make a lasting impression on potential collaborators and investors.
Other sessions may include: Panel with Screenwriters Specializing in Book-toFilm Adaptations Discover the art of adaptation from acclaimed screenwriters who have successfully brought books to life
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Our goal at DTPerfect Book Design is to help you create a book you are proud of. Whether fiction, Need more than design? Ask about our full-service publishing packages. We do the work—you keep all the rights. To contact Elena, and see more of what we do, please visit www.dtperfect.com
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Write On, Inc., Nonfiction Book Editor Editing for indie authors writing on business/leadership, self-help, true crime. Work with a seasoned editor who literally wrote the award-winning book: Cover to Cover: What First-Time Authors Need to Know about Editing. Sample edit, assessment and project pricing for the level of edit your book needs and deserves. Free ebook and more information on editorial services. www. WriteOnInc.com
At My Word Publishing we manage an author’s project through every detail: writing, editing, production, publication, distribution, even marketing. We have recently been submitted to the US Congressional Record for being a new model of publishing that helps protect authors—a model where you keep your rights, royalties, and profits. Contact Amanda Miller at Amanda@MyWordPublishing.com or visit www.MyWordPublishing.com
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SPARK Publications-custom publishing High-level editing, design, publishing, consulting, and hand-holding services for business owners & leaders. No Royalties. In business 25 years. SPARKpublications.com/books
Print Nation is your trusted partner for all your printing and marketing needs. We specialize in high-quality printing solutions and include hardcover books, softcover books, high-end 32pt business cards, flyers, stickers, etc. designed to leave a lasting impression. Our primary goal is to provide our clients with the highest quality products, a quick turnaround time, and exceptional customer service. www.printnation.com• Mention BookCAMP magazine for special discount.
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REVIEWS Falcon Reviews: Reviews call a significant amount of attention to your book. By purchasing a FALCON Review by Printed Word Reviews, you will have the opportunity to get noticed by agents,
BOOK AWARDS Independent Press Award, Gabby Olczak, President Every spring; awards independent authors and publishers. https://www.independentpressaward.com/ • gabby@IndependentPressAward.com
can generously boost your writing career. www.independentpressaward.com/falconreviews
NYC Big Book Award, Gabby Olczak, President Every fall; awards authors and publishers of all persuasions: independent, self, and traditionally published books. www.nycBigBookAward.com • gabby@nycBigBookAwards.com
YOUR AD COULD BE HERE reaching over 10,000 authors and publishers Or here: https://issuu.com/independentpressaward reaching over 10,000 librarians and booksellers, 20,000 additional book lovers and consumers. Contact the Publisher Ted Olczak Ted@GabbyBookAwards.com
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Come join PUBWEST 2025 Innovative Ways to Finance PubWest is partnering with the Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI) to gather publishers, suppliers, and printers to discuss innovations in our marketplace. Hear from experts in • financial strategizing • profitability • digital optimization • cybersecurity... and so much more – join us to refresh and rejuvenate your approach across all divisions! The PubWest 2025 conference will be held in conjunction with BMI at Caesars New Orleans Hotel, 228 Poydras St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130. Detailed schedule can be found here: https://www.pubwest.org/PubWest-Conference. Registration is now open!
Nominations Open for “40 Under 40 in changer in sales & marketing, special sales, finance, or legal—we want to hear about them! Publishing”: Celebrate Rising Stars! Nominations are now open for the prestigious “40 Under 40 in Publishing” award! We’re searching for dynamic individuals under 40 who are making a significant impact on the publishing world.
The Publishers Association of the West (PubWest) is a national trade organization of publishers and of associated publishing-related members. PubWest is dedicated to offering professional education, providing publishing-related benefits, creating opportunities for their members and associate members to do business, speaking as an advocate for members, recognizing outstanding achievement in publishing, and providing a forum for networking to publishing and associate members from across the United States and Canada. You can find out more at https://pubwest.org/
Show your appreciation by nominating your favorite “mover & shaker” in any role! Whether it’s your exceptional editorial assistant, a visionary editor, an influential literary agent, a creative designer, a savvy digital marketing manager, a social media whiz, an insightful blogger, a dedicated publisher, or a game-
(And don’t hesitate to nominate yourself if you’re making waves!)
Every nominated individual will be recognized in BookCAMP magazine and personally acknowledged by BookCAMP’s publisher Ted Olczak. On May 2nd, all nominees will be celebrated at a special recognition ceremony during our BookCAMP 2025 event. Nominate someone incredible today! To nominate someone for the Class of 2025, please complete the form on our website page:
www.printedwordreviews.com/bookcamp-40under40.
PUBWEST 2025 Innovative Ways to Finance
Feb 11-13, 2025
PubWest is partnering with the Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI) to gather publishers, suppliers, and printers to discuss innovations in our marketplace. Hear from experts in • financial strategizing • profitability • digital optimization • cybersecurity...
Join us! Learn more here www.IndependentPressAward.com
and so much more – join us to refresh and rejuvenate your approach across all divisions!
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