Join historical fiction author Margaret Skea, children's historical fiction author Kate Cunningham, and crossover author Matt Beighton—who writes both chapter books for children and gaming books for all ages—as they explore innovative strategies for selling print beyond traditional outlets like bookshops and online platforms.
This panel will offer creative, genre-specific approaches to reaching new audiences, providing actionable ideas for minimizing competition and maximizing profits.
Matt Beighton
Children's Author
Matt Beighton is the author of the Monstacademy Mysteries, Shadowland Chronicles and Pick Your Path gamebooks. Born somewhere in the midlands during the heady days of the 1980s, he has two young daughters who keep him very busy and suffer through the endless early drafts of his stories. He believes that transporting readers to other worlds is one of the greatest achievements an author can aim for.