Let's Talk About Your Book!

Welcome to our publishing community where strategy meets technical expertise!

Join our online discussions to share experiences, exchange insights, and learn from fellow authors navigating the complete publishing journey. Each session combines networking with knowledge sharing across both business and technical aspects of publishing.

Business & Strategy Discussions:

• Genre selection and market research experiences
• Publishing route decisions: self vs. hybrid vs. traditional publishing
• Brainstorming techniques and manuscript development approaches
• Pricing strategies and royalty structure insights
• Platform experiences and distribution tips
• Cover design successes and failures
• Author platform building and marketing experiences

Technical & Production Insights:

• LaTeX and professional typesetting experiences
• Multi-format publishing: PDF, EPUB, and print tips
• Typography and font selection discussions
• Advanced formatting solutions and e-book optimization
• AI-enhanced workflow sharing
• Quality control techniques and finalization strategies
• Technical troubleshooting and automation tips

Session format: Informal networking and experience sharing, member project presentations, group discussions on current challenges, and occasional deep-dives where I share specific techniques, resources, or materials from my latest work including "LaTeX Book Publishing in 2026" and "The Author's Magnificent Seven."

Who should attend: Authors building their publishing knowledge through community learning - whether you are researching your first book, sharing lessons from published works, or connecting with like-minded authors who value both professional quality and market success.

Bring: Your experiences, questions, successes, challenges, or insights to share with the group. This is about collective learning and mutual support in our publishing journeys.

For individual 1:1 coaching on specific projects, comprehensive manuscript reviews, or personalized publishing strategies, visit www.lode.de for dedicated consulting services.

Best regards,
Clemens Lode
LODE Publishing