Publishing is changing fast.
Are you ready?
Hosted by Keith Riegert, President, The Stable Book Group; CEO, Perfect Bound
The only intensive AI training series built for publishing professionals focused on practical tools and workflows that streamline routine work and support better decision-making across publishing teams.
The industry is evolving. Build the skills and confidence to use AI as a tool in your work—and keep people at the center of the process.
Spring 2026 Session Lineup
Learn how to boost visibility and sell-through with smarter SEO, GEO, and A+ content—you’ll walk away with the tools you can use to optimize your workflow and see how to build a custom GPT that generates optimized A+ copy from your book files.
From inventory planning to financial forecasting, AI is revolutionizing how publishers use data. Explore tools that help marketing, editorial, and business teams unlock insights and make smarter, faster decisions.
Transform a lean marketing operation into a powerhouse. Dive into metadata-optimizing GPTs, automated press release tools, and cutting-edge generative image and video models to level up campaigns.
When: Monthly | 12:00–1:30 PM ET
Structure:
15 min: Industry-centered fireside chat with Keith + guest expert
45 min: Live tool walkthroughs and demos
30 min: Q&A session
Build Smarter, Work Faster, Stay Ahead.
Publishing is entering a new era. From Amazon algorithms to data forecasting, digital agents to next-gen marketing—AI is transforming how books are discovered, sold, and promoted. The difference now isn’t what AI can do—it’s how quickly publishing professionals can learn the right tools and put them to work.
AI for Publishing Bootcamp is a practical, no-jargon monthly virtual training series built for the realities of the book business. Each session pairs a concise industry briefing with hands-on tool demonstrations that show exactly how editors, marketers, publishers, and business teams can use AI to streamline workflows to save time, boost results, and stay ahead of rapid change.
Rather than trend talk, this Bootcamp drills into real workflows and applications—from optimizing book pages for Amazon’s A10 algorithm to transforming marketing teams into full-service creative studios.
Sessions are designed for rapid knowledge transfer, with live Q&A and optional follow-up support to help attendees put new skills into practice safely and effectively.
This Bootcamp does not teach AI writing or content replacement.
Instead, it focuses on workflow efficiency, analytics, and practical tools that support—never replace—human creativity and judgment.
AI won’t wait. Neither should you.
Keith Riegert
President of The Stable Book Group and CEO of Perfect Bound Technologies Group
Keith Riegert is the President of The Stable Book Group, which includes Ulysses Press, She Writes Press, VeloPress Books, Trafalgar Square Books, and Skybox Press, as well as Stable Distribution (in partnership with Hachette Book Group). Keith is also CEO of Perfect Bound Technologies Corporation and a co-founder of the book publicity and digital marketing firm, Pacific & Court. Keith is a member of the board of advisors at NYU’s School of Professional Studies in the Center for Publishing where he also teaches Analytics and Consumer Insights. Keith also serves on the boards of the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) and the AI firm, Inkbloom.
Publishers Weekly
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What You Get with Every Registration
Do I need prior AI experience?
Not at all. The Bootcamp is designed for publishing professionals at every level of technical comfort.
Does this Bootcamp teach AI writing or content replacement?
No. The series is focused on workflow efficiency, analytics, and tools that support publishing teams—not replacing writers, editors, or creative decision-making.
Will recordings be available?
Yes! All registered attendees receive on-demand access to session recordings and supplemental materials.
Can I register a team?
Absolutely. Group registration and company packages are available—email eventsupport@publishersweekly.com for details.
Do you offer discounts for groups?
Yes! We offer discounted pricing for teams and groups, whether you’re registering for a single session or the full four-session bundle.
Groups of 5–10 Participants
25% discount
Single session — $91 per person
Four-session bundle — $387 per person
Groups of 10+ Participants
30% discount
Single session — $85 per person
Four-session bundle — $362 per person
To register a group, please contact us at eventsupport@publishersweekly.com
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