Leadership Strategies in Book Publishing

Applications are now being accepted for 2012
Apply early - enrollment is limited

Program Dates: July 22-27, 2012

This year’s program will concentrate on: the recent changes in the digital environment and how to adapt to the changing landscape; how to transform traditional business and editorial strategies; successful models for utilizing the latest innovations in technology; and managing your staff in an uncertain economy and a time of unprecedented turmoil.

Among the many topics that will be covered in nearly 30 sessions are:

• Financial realities of multiplatform publishing and how to adapt it to your P&L
• How new technologies are influencing content, design, marketing, and distribution
• Evaluating new opportunities and preparing for the future
• Countering the threats to traditional publishing
• Reevaluating your workflow and what to outsource
• How to become a truly global publisher
• and many more...

Program speakers will include:

• Robert Baensch, President, Baensch International Group
• George Gibson, Publishing Director, Bloomsbury USA
• Leslie Hulse, SVP, Digital Business Development, HarperCollins Publishers
• Michael Jacobs, President & CEO, Abrams Books
• Martin Levin, Counsel, Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman
• Charles Melcher, Founder & President, Melcher Media
• Kirsty Melville, President and Publisher, Book Division, Andrews McMeel Publishing
• Nigel Newton, Founder & CEO, Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
• John Sargent, Jr., CEO, Macmillan Publishers USA
• David Steinberger, President & CEO, The Perseus Books Group
• and many more. Read bios of 2011 speakers.

2012 Program schedule – coming soon!
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2011 Program Schedule

Who should attend:

The Yale Publishing Course is designed for mid and upper-level publishing professionals, who work in book and new media companies of all sizes, including organizations such as associations, non-profit and government agencies, museums, startup ventures, and corporations that publish print or online material. Find out more.

What participants have said:

"As a small specialty book publisher, I found the Yale Publishing Course provided an excellent opportunity to expand my knowledge of the field and the changes it is going through. The Course was well-balanced, highly informative, and extremely helpful in devleoping a good clear vision for the future for me and my business. It was a week very well spent."

- Joseph S. Freeman, Owner, Racemaker Press LLC, Boston, MA

"This enriched my life personally as well as professionally. I met amazing people from all over the world and participated in a discourse that concerned issues across borders. It was truly wonderful!"

- Akshay Pathak, Director, German Book Office, New Delhi, India

"Of all the life-changing educational opportunities I have been privileged to experience, YPC has been the most dynamic, inspiring, friendly, and enjoyable!"

- Ardal Powell, Director of Operations, Pendragron Press, Hillsdale, NY

"A wonderful opportunity to learn from some of the best minds in publishing while sharing ideas with peers across the globe.  The week was an intense, provocative and intelligent exploration of contemporary issues affecting all parts of the publishing business."

     - Benjamin James, Publisher, Macmillan Publishers, Victoria, Australia

 “The Yale Publishing Course was the best choice I've ever made! The experiences exchanged and the knowledge gained are priceless! I recommend it for everyone who works in publishing. I am really grateful for this opportunity!”

     - Talita Camargo, Publisher, Universo do Livros, São Paulo, Brazil

"An important tool for moving ahead of the competition."

- Jose Alberto Parra, Managing Director/Owner, Ediciones Felou, Mexico City

Read more comments from past participants.

Applications are now being accepted for 2012
Apply early - enrollment is limited