TIAC’s second year continued to bring independent authors together for practical learning and connection. Here is the financial picture behind the 2025 conference.
Reporting basis: These figures reproduce the event totals published on 6 June 2025. The expenses include $5,000 in conference-planning compensation.
Financial snapshot
All amounts are in Canadian dollars (CAD).
Total revenue
$20,571.58
Total expenses
$20,655.09
Net result
-$83.51
Revenue
| Revenue category | Amount (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Ticket sales | $14,221.58 |
| Sponsorships | $4,050.00 |
| Grants | $2,300.00 |
| Total revenue | $20,571.58 |
Expenses
| Expense category | Amount (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Venue | $11,959.28 |
| Presenter honoraria and expenses | $2,478.02 |
| Marketing | $215.06 |
| Event programs and badges | $858.77 |
| Conference planning labour | $5,000.00 |
| Other | $143.96 |
| Total expenses | $20,655.09 |
What shaped the result
The conference finished close to break-even, with an $83.51 shortfall. That result includes $5,000 paid to the conference planners, recognizing the substantial work needed to organize the event.
The community behind the conference
Thank you to the attendees, speakers and volunteers, and to the partners who supported the event. The original report credits Kobo Writing Life and Vellum for Accessibility Fund support, The QuitCast for Writers with Becca Syme for lanyard support, and Access Copyright Foundation for the $2,300 grant.
Source and context: Based on the original 2025 P&L roundup, published by Starlit Publishing on June 6, 2025. The financial amounts are preserved, with clearer headings and corrected spelling.