Our first Toronto Indie Author Conference brought independent authors together in May 2024. This report shows the revenue and costs published after that inaugural event, organized by Starlit Publishing.
Reporting basis: These are the event figures published on 12 June 2024. Platform fees are deducted within revenue. Starlit Publishing’s coverage of the shortfall is described separately in the original report.
Financial snapshot
All amounts are in Canadian dollars (CAD).
Total revenue
$9,766.70
Total expenses
$11,234.55
Net result
-$1,467.85
Revenue
| Revenue category | Amount (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Ticket sales | $7,959.35 |
| Eventbrite fees (deducted) | -$592.65 |
| Sponsorships | $2,400.00 |
| Total revenue | $9,766.70 |
Expenses
| Expense category | Amount (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Venue: auditorium | $4,604.00 |
| Venue: Grosvenor Room | $1,729.00 |
| Venue: support staff | $300.00 |
| Food: coffee bar | $970.63 |
| Presenters: transport and hotel | $838.32 |
| Presenters: honoraria | $2,000.00 |
| Marketing: advertising | $252.13 |
| Marketing: printing | $68.58 |
| Event programs | $151.13 |
| Event badges | $107.43 |
| Other | $213.33 |
| Total expenses | $11,234.55 |
What shaped the result
Venue rooms and staffing were the largest group of costs, followed by presenter support. The event ended with a $1,467.85 shortfall, which the original report says Starlit Publishing covered.
The community behind the conference
Thank you to the authors, presenters, volunteers and sponsors who helped launch TIAC. Sponsorship supported access to the conference and the work of bringing the event together.
Source and context: Based on the original 2024 P&L roundup, published by Starlit Publishing on June 12, 2024. The financial amounts are preserved, with clearer headings and corrected spelling.