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A free, 3-day virtual event for authors and artists to learn exactly how to get visible, grow your audience, and sell more of your work, with clear strategies you can start using right away.
Get direct access to 15 accomplished authors, artists, and marketing minds in the creative space — people who have sold 100,000+ books, over $1.5 million in art, built 6-figure businesses, and figured out how to make marketing actually work for a creative life.
The summit runs April 20 - 22, 2026.
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Watch the video below to learn how this FREE event will help you find new customers and sell more of your work:
Growing your audience and selling more of your books or art takes a whole lot more than posting and hoping for the best.
You're already doing so much. You're showing up on social media, putting your work out there, writing the emails, making the content. You care deeply about what you create, and you want the right people to find it.
But... it can feel like you're spinning your wheels. You're busy, yet the sales feel inconsistent. You're posting, yet the reach feels flat. You know marketing matters, you're just not sure what's actually working or where to focus next.
Maybe right now you....
• Feel overwhelmed trying to figure out which platforms to show up on and what to say when you get there
• Spend more time thinking about content than actually creating your art
• Watch other creatives grow their audiences and wonder what you're missing
• Wish there was a simple, clear strategy that actually works for someone like you
• Have tried different marketing tactics but can't seem to find anything that clicks or feels sustainable
• Want to sell more books, prints, or products without feeling like you have to become someone you're not online
There has got to be a better way!
You dream of a marketing approach that's clear, doable, and actually moves the needle.
One that fits into your real life — where creativity comes first and marketing supports it, not the other way around. One where you don't have to be everywhere, shout into the void, or sacrifice your energy just to get your work seen.
How would it feel to….
Know exactly what to post, when to post it, and why it works
Wake up to new followers, new email subscribers, and new sales — without burning yourself out
Build an audience that actually wants to hear from you and buy your work
Stop second-guessing your marketing and start feeling confident about the strategy behind it
Learn from creatives who have sold 100,000+ books, generated $1.5M in art sales, and built audiences in the hundreds of thousands — and actually apply what they share
This is exactly what you’ll experience at the Sales Made Simple Summit!
How does it work?
(You can see the full summit schedule further down on the page if you’d like!)
The Sales Made Simple Summit is completely virtual, which means you can join from anywhere in the world — your couch, your studio, your favorite coffee shop, wherever you do your best learning.
Presentations are pre-recorded and released at 9AM Eastern on its scheduled day, so you can watch on your own schedule anytime during that 48-hour window with your free ticket. Just press play when you're ready.
No pressure to be online at a specific time; come and go as you please
No camera required (show up in your pajamas if you’d like!)
Each session is 15–25 minutes long and designed to give you a clear, actionable strategy you can start implementing right away
You'll receive an email each morning with the link to that day's presentations so everything is easy to find.
Leading up to the summit and throughout the week, we’ll be hanging out in the free Summit Facebook community to answer questions and connect with attendees
We will have a live session or two but don’t worry - you’ll get 48-hour access to those recordings if you can’t make it live!
During the Sales Made Simple Summit, you'll learn how to get visible, grow your audience, and sell more of your work
Join us for the Sales Made Simple Summit — a free, 3-day virtual event featuring 16 marketing experts, authors, and artists sharing practical, step-by-step strategies for growing your creative business online.
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Your speakers are a range of bestselling and full-time authors and artists, as well as marketing experts, who have collectively sold over 300,000 books, generated $1.5M+ in original art sales, built audiences of over 1M+, hosted podcasts with 3M+ downloads, and built six-figure creative businesses. And they're here to share exactly how they did it.
Check out the incredible lineup of experts you’ll learn from at the Sales Made Simple Summit!
As you can see from these amazing value-packed presentations, this is an event you do not want to miss. Click below to grab your free ticket and join us for the Sales Made Simple Summit!
Shelby Leigh (Your host!)
Shelby is a bestselling author and marketing mentor to over 8,000 authors and artists through her marketing programs. She built a creative business with an audience of over 500k, and has sold over 60k books.
Marketing by Shelby
Savannah Gilbo
Savannah Gilbo is the host of the top-ranked Fiction Writing Made Easy podcast (3M+ downloads), where she teaches aspiring fiction authors how to write, edit, and publish stories readers love.
Ashley D. Shepard
Ashley D. Shepard is a Book Marketing Strategist and Self-Publishing Consultant. As an author, Ashley has sold over 5000 books in three genres and uses her unique approach to help her clients get their books from the page to the people™.
Shep Publishing
Mark has been a full-time oil painter since 2018 and has sold over $1.5M of his original art. He loves to share his process and expertise with artists who are ready and hungry to grow.
Mark McKenna
Mark McKenna Studios
Paula Banks
Paula Banks is an author, speaker, and the founder of EION Creative Studio, where she helps authors build the infrastructure that supports long-term visibility and growth.
EION Creative Studio
Kelsey built a 280,000-subscriber YouTube channel and a six-figure business teaching creatives how to turn a passion into a profitable business.
Kelsey Rodriguez
Lara Ferrari
Lara Ferrari is an audience growth strategist who helps creatives feel comfortable and confident online – without the overwhelm.
Lemon Friday
Marin helps authors and bookish business owners start and scale their brands with done-for-you design and DIY templates.
Marin Johnson
Derek Doepker
Derek Doepker has sold sold over 100,000 books using free and low-cost marketing strategies. Now he shares these strategies with fellow authors to empower them to turn their passion for writing into a thriving business.
Bestseller Secrets
Jennae Cecelia is a best-selling author and poet known for inspiring more than 16 million around the world with her poem, I Met My Younger Self for Coffee.
Jennae Cecelia
A Fantasy-focused book coach, certified by Author Accelerator.
Kristin Melville
Sonya Sparks
Sparks Gallery
Sonya is the owner and chief art curator at Sparks Gallery and teaches artists how to market to galleries.
Shannon O’Brien is an international school teacher and bestselling indie author.
Shannon O'Brien
Jennifer Martain is an author, consultant, and host of "The Creative If" podcast.
J. Martain
Emma is a professional artist who has been selling her work full-time since 2003. Her work has been featured on television and in publications such as 25 Beautiful Homes and Cardiff Life magazine.
Emma Sian Pritchard
Tammi Labrecque
Tammi teaches authors how to write great newsletters. She writes under a few pen names across several genres, including urban fantasy, thriller, and LitRPG.
Newsletter Ninja
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MEET YOUR HOST
Hi, fellow creative! I’m Shelby, the author of 4 books, including the bestselling changing with the tides, a passionate poet and mental health advocate, and marketing mentor / cheerleader to over 8000 artists, authors, and makers.
When I started my creative endeavors online 9 years ago, I searched far and wide for a community to get support while learning how to market my products.
500,000 followers and thousands of sales later, plus 10 years of marketing and branding experience, I’ve built a creative business that supports me, my life, and has led me to incredible opportunities like international speaking events, and making a difference in the lives of my customers. So, I created Marketing by Shelby to serve up my marketing knowledge to others in an accessible way.
Because I’m a big believer that you can grow your creative business without burning out, and that marketing isn’t a chore but an extension of your creativity.
And because one of my biggest passions in life is watching big-hearted creatives, who’ve put their heart and soul into their products, learn how to market their work in a way that feels aligned, and make an impact and income along the way, too.
I have now helped 9000+ creatives feel confident about their marketing strategy, get more sales and make a bigger impact.
Grab your ticket and join me and 15 authors, artists and marketing experts for a one-of-a-kind event that will help you make sales simple.
I can’t wait to see you there!
THE SALES MADE SIMPLE SUMMIT SCHEDULE
The Sales Made Simple Summit will run from April 20 - April 22, with a variety of presentations to choose from each day. This event is entirely virtual, so you’ll be able to attend from anywhere in the world with internet access.
Upgrade for a VIP Experience!
After registering, you’ll have the chance to upgrade to the VIP SALES TOOLKIT which includes ongoing access to the presentations after the summit wraps up, premium bonuses from our speakers, and more! You’ll get all the details (and a special offer) after grabbing your free ticket!
The summit includes the following sessions:
April 20, 2026
DAY 1
We’re starting off strong on Day 1 with:
How To Build A Six-Figure Creative Business Plan
An Inspiring Talk with Full-Time Artist Emma Sian Pritchard
Simplified Social: The 3-Pillar Content Marketing Method that Grows Followers, Improves Engagement and Makes Sales
Preorder Profits™: The power of getting paid WHILE you create
Before You Launch: The Invisible Work That Sells Your Book
BONUS SESSION: Income Streams for Authors and Artists (grow your revenue with these 7 income stream ideas!)
April 21, 2026
DAY 2
Instagram Marketing for Creatives: An interview with bestselling author Jennae Cecelia
What Galleries Look for in Social Media Feeds
Creative Collabs: Grow Your Audience Without Ads or Algorithms
Simple Tips & Tricks to Infuse Personality Into Your Designs
The 3-Ingredient Email That Turns Readers Into Superfans
3 Strategies To Add 500+ New Email Subscribers in 30 Days
April 22, 2026
DAY 3
LIVE SESSION: Your Content, Reviewed with Shelby (VIP Sales Toolkit holders get to submit their content for feedback from Shelby; all ticket holders can watch for free!)
Before You Post Again: The Infrastructure Most Authors Skip
Market Before Writing: How to think like a reader before selling your manuscript
Artists: Find the Overlap Between Passion and Appeal
How to Craft a Podcast Pitch That Actually Gets a Yes
SOS! Shiny Object Syndrome Is Making Your Business Sick
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The only summit built for creatives who are creative first and marketers second.
The Sales Made Simple Summit was specifically created for authors, poets, illustrators, painters, photographers, crafters, and makers who want to grow their audience and sales without losing themselves in the process.
This summit is for you if you...
• Are an author or artist who wants to get more visible online without spending all day on social media
• Feel like marketing is something you have to do but not something that comes naturally
• Are looking for practical systems and strategies that respect your time and your creativity
• Want to grow your email list, social media following, and sales without complicated funnels or high ad budgets
• Are ready to learn from people who have actually built creative businesses and done it their way
Instead of overwhelming you with tactics you've already tried or strategies built for big brands, this summit is about helping you find the approach that works for your creative business — and giving you the tools to make it happen.
HAVE QUESTIONS? WE’VE GOT ANSWERS
How do I know whether this summit is right for me?
If you're an author or artist who wants to grow your audience, increase your sales, and simplify your marketing strategy, this summit is for you. Every session is focused on practical, implementable steps for creatives at all stages — whether you're just starting to build your platform or you've been at it for years and are looking to level up. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by marketing or wondered what's actually working for other creatives, you'll feel right at home here.
When is this event happening?
The main portion of the summit runs from April 20 - April 22. Sessions will be released each day for you to watch within 48 hours. You’ll also be able to join our private Facebook community as soon as you register, so you can join in on the fun right away!
After registering, you’ll have the option to upgrade your ticket for lifetime access to the sessions plus amazing bonuses from our speakers!
What if I’m not able to attend live?
The presentations are pre-recorded and released on a schedule, so you can watch them at any point during the day they go live. We encourage you to carve out some time during the three days to watch the sessions, take notes, and connect with the community. If life gets in the way and you can't catch everything in real time, you'll have the opportunity to upgrade to the VIP Sales Toolkit for extended viewing access after you register.
How long will I have access to the presentations?
Your free ticket includes 48-hour access to each day's presentations. If you'd like more time to revisit the sessions or want to go deeper with bonus materials from the speakers, you can upgrade to the VIP Sales Toolkit at any time after registering.
Are the presentations live?
To give you the best possible experience and avoid any tech hiccups, the presentations are pre-recorded and released at a scheduled time each day. There will also be bonus live events happening throughout the week.
Will all the speakers get my email address?
No. When you register, you’ll be added to the summit host’s email list (Marketing by Shelby) so we can send you updates for the event and links to each day’s presentations. After the summit is over, you’ll continue to hear from us, but you can unsubscribe at any time.
Each of the speakers will have free resources available that you can access by providing an email address, but the speakers will not get your email address unless you choose to give it to them specifically. That way, you only hear from the people you really love and don't have to worry about getting added to a bunch of email lists that you're not interested in.
Are your videos captioned? Can we speed them up?
Yes. All presentations have closed captioning, and the ability to speed up or slow down the presentations if you’d like. We’ve also kept them bite-sized (some are as short as 10 minutes and up to 30 minutes max).
Please reach out to support@shelbyleigh.co (it’s .co, not .com!) if there’s anything we can do to ensure you’re able to enjoy this event.
I still have questions!
If you still have questions, we encourage you to go ahead and sign up. Your questions will likely be answered during the event or in the Facebook community, which you’ll be able to join right away after grabbing your free ticket.
However, if you need to ask us a question before registering, feel free to send us an email at support@shelbyleigh.co (that’s .co, not .com!).
Ready to simplify your marketing and start seeing real results?
It's time to stop guessing, stop overcomplicating, and finally build the kind of audience and sales that make your creative work sustainable. The Sales Made Simple Summit is free, virtual, and built specifically for you.