What is the BEA?

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

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

Self Publishing Saturday: What Happened this Week?

On weekend mornings, I enjoy nothing more than reading the paper to find out what has happened this week (now I primarily read the news online) in one place without searching many places. With many “tweeps” (Twitter slang for “people”) using paper.li to put together information, you can keep track of things pretty easily. What if you don’t have a Twitter account? What about the sources the things that weren’t mentioned?

Here we aim to feature things that are going on in self publishing so that you don’t have to find out on your own. Plus, we want to share other resource with you so that you can be well-advised on the publishing process.

So, sit back, relax, and enjoy this week’s digest (pickings are rather slim this week…).

Have you written something our readers can benefit from this week? Post a link in the comments.

Using Your Own Self Publishing Company

There are many ways to self publish a book. Some of these options have associated costs, others don’t. As an author it is important to research all available options and choose the one that works best for you. Sometimes this may mean publishing under your own self-publishing company. After all, this will allow you to not only publish your own book but also the books of others.

There are many things to consider when “going it alone”. You have to consider whether you have the skillset to publish a book on your own, whether you will enlist the services of independent contractors, or if you will hire another self publishing company and publish the book under them using your name. Each of these have different costs (time/financial) associated with them, but they each come with their own benefits/rewards.

For example, at Outskirts Press, we allow authors to publish books under their own company name (aka an “imprint”) for a nominal fee. This allows you to enjoy all the flexibility that comes with publishing your book and books of other authors with all of the documentation pointing to your own company. We do all of the work, and you get all of the credit. Contact one of our Publishing Consultants if you’d like to learn more.

ABOUT WENDY STETINA:
Wendy Stetina is a sales and marketing professional with over 30 years experience in the printing and publishing industry. Wendy works as the Director of Author Services for Outskirts Press. The Author Services Department is composed of knowledgeable customer service reps and publishing consultants; and together, they all focus on educating authors on the self-publishing process in order to help them publish the book of their dreams. Whether you are a professional looking to take your career to the next level with platform-driven non-fiction, or a novelist seeking fame, fortune, and/or personal fulfillment, Wendy Stetina can put you on the right path.

Self Publishing Saturday: What Happened this Week?

On weekend mornings, I enjoy nothing more than reading the paper to find out what has happened this week (now I primarily read the news online) in one place without searching many places. With many “tweeps” (Twitter slang for “people”) using paper.li to put together information, you can keep track of things pretty easily. What if you don’t have a Twitter account? What about the sources the things that weren’t mentioned?

Here we aim to feature things that are going on in self publishing so that you don’t have to find out on your own. Plus, we want to share other resource with you so that you can be well-advised on the publishing process.

So, sit back, relax, and enjoy this week’s digest.

Have you written something our readers can benefit from this week? Post a link in the comments.

Self Publishing Saturday: What Happened this Week?

On weekend mornings, I enjoy nothing more than reading the paper to find out what has happened this week (now I primarily read the news online) in one place without searching many places. With many “tweeps” (Twitter slang for “people”) using paper.li to put together information, you can keep track of things pretty easily. What if you don’t have a Twitter account? What about the sources the things that weren’t mentioned?

Here we aim to feature things that are going on in self publishing so that you don’t have to find out on your own. Plus, we want to share other resource with you so that you can be well-advised on the publishing process.

So, sit back, relax, and enjoy this week’s digest.

Have you written something our readers can benefit from this week? Post a link in the comments.