As a self-publishing author, it is important that that you stay on top of new and creative ways to showcase/promote your book. One good way to do so is by attending conferences/seminars that are dedicated to the publishing industry. BEA (Book Expo of America) is running all this week, and there many events planned for the authors and representatives there.
Here’s a list of the BEA happenings (taken directly from the BEA website):
Monday, May 23
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| 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Big Ideas at BEA Conference |
| 9:30 am – 5:30 pm |
Global Market Forum: Italy |
| 12 Noon– 5:00 pm |
CIROBE Remainders Pavilion (NOTE: Only the Remainders Pavilion is open during this time, the rest of the Exhibit Hall opens Tuesday, May 24) |
| 1:00 pm– 5:00 pm |
Press Room Hours |
Tuesday, May 24
|
| 8:00 am – 9:30 am |
Children’s Book & Author Breakfast |
| 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Press Room Hours |
| 9:00 am – 4:30 pm |
Big Ideas at BEA Conference |
| 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Exhibit Hall |
| 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Exhibitor Meeting Rooms |
| 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
International Rights & Business Center |
Wednesday, May 25
|
| 8:00 am – 9:30 am |
Adult Book & Author Breakfast |
| 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Press Room Hours |
| 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Big Ideas at BEA Conference |
| 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Exhibit Hall |
| 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Exhibitor Meeting Rooms |
| 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
International Rights & Business Center |
| 4:00 pm |
APA Audiobook & Author Tea |
Thursday, May 26
|
| 8:00 am – 9:30 am |
Adult Book & Author Breakfast |
| 8:00 am – 3:00 pm |
Press Room Hours |
| 9:00 am – 3:00 pm |
Big Ideas at BEA Conference Sessions |
| 9:00 am – 3:00 pm |
Exhibit Hall |
| 9:00 am – 3:00 pm |
Exhibitor Meeting Rooms |
| 9:00 am – 3:00 pm |
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