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The festival includes author panel discussions, book signings, writing workshops and more.

During one author panel discussion, it was emphasized that self - publishing is not free.

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* Day 1 Monday, February 22, 2016 4:00 PM -5:00 PM Registration & Networking 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM Welcome Reception & Opening Remarks Kevin de Leon, President pro Tem, California State Senate Debra McMannis, Director of Early Education & Support Division, California Department of Education (invited) Karen Stapf Walters, Executive Director, California State Board of Education (invited) 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM Keynote Address & Dinner Dr. Patricia K. Kuhl, Co-Director, Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences * Day 2 Tuesday February 23, 2016 8:00 AM — 9:00 AM Registration, Continental Breakfast, & Networking 9:00 AM — 9:15 AM Opening Remarks John Kim, Executive Director, Advancement Project Camille Maben, Executive Director, First 5 California Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, California Department of Education 9:15 AM — 10:00 AM Morning Keynote David B. Grusky, Executive Director, Stanford's Center on Poverty & Inequality 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM Educating California's Young Children: The Recent Developments in Transitional Kindergarten & Expanded Transitional Kindergarten (Panel Discussion) Deborah Kong, Executive Director, Early Edge California Heather Quick, Principal Research Scientist, American Institutes for Research Dean Tagawa, Administrator for Early Education, Los Angeles Unified School District Moderator: Erin Gabel, Deputy Director, First 5 California (Invited) 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM «Political Will & Prioritizing ECE» (Panel Discussion) Eric Heins, President, California Teachers Association Senator Hannah - Beth Jackson, Chair of the Women's Legislative Committee, California State Senate David Kirp, James D. Marver Professor of Public Policy, University of California, Berkeley Assemblyman Kevin McCarty, Chairman of Subcommittee No. 2 of Education Finance, California State Assembly Moderator: Kim Pattillo Brownson, Managing Director, Policy & Advocacy, Advancement Project 12:00 PM — 12:45 PM Lunch 12:45 PM — 1:45 PM Lunch Keynote - «How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character» Paul Tough, New York Times Magazine Writer, Author 1:45 PM — 1:55 PM Break 2:00 PM — 3:05 PM Elevating ECE Through Meaningful Community Partnerships (Panel Discussion) Sandra Guiterrez, National Director, Abriendo Purtas / Opening Doors Mary Ignatius, Statewide Organize of Parent Voices, California Child Care Resource & Referral Network Jacquelyn McCroskey, John Mile Professor of Child Welfare, University of Southern California School of Social Work Jolene Smith, Chief Executive Officer, First 5 Santa Clara County Moderator: Rafael González, Director of Best Start, First 5 LA 3:05 PM — 3:20 PM Closing Remarks Camille Maben, Executive Director, First 5 California * Agenda Subject to Change

In an after - hours event at Shedd Aquarium, guests can discuss the book's conclusions and hear from a handful of its authors during a panel discussion, which will include Dr. Chuck Knapp.

Last week the Centre for International Studies held an excellent discussion panel (shortly to be made into a podcast) with Jean - Claude Piris (author and former Director General of the Legal Service of the Council Secretariat), discussing his new book, Towards a Two Speed Europe.

The Ring of Knowledge also hosts events throughout the year, such as author visits, panel discussions, book talks and children's programming.

But in a panel discussion moderated by Times Union Senior News Editor Casey Seiler, the authors and other industry experts said that the Capital Region could easily lose all it has earned as a computer chip center if it doesn't keep investing in workforce development and education as well as in government support for the industry.

On Thursday, July 9, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. participated in a panel discussion about the new book, Just Kids From The Bronx, authored by Arlene Alda, at the Barnes & Noble bookstore in Bay Plaza.

When the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)-- an organization under the auspices of the United Nations that periodically evaluates the effects of climate change — tried to determine the ice loss from Antarctica for its Fourth Assessment Report released in 2007, discussion by the authors largely occurred behind closed doors, said Oppenheimer, who has been long involved with the IPCC and served as an author of its Assessment Reports.

The Film Noir Foundation's Eddie Muller programmed the classic noir offerings, Shannon Clute and Richard Edwards of noircast.net led a panel discussion and author Foster Hirsch was on hand to interview Walter Mirisch, whose first foray into producing was 1947's «Fall Guy» by director Reginald Le Borg.

Three independent movies from this year deserve a special mention... Bill Morrison's documentary Dawson City: Frozen Time, the socio - political history of a gold rush town, illustrated with film stock recovered from beneath an abandoned ice rink... Oxide Ghosts, director Michael Cumming's assemblage of VHS outtakes from the influential, more relevant than ever TV news satire Brass Eye... and Dispossession, a restrained documentary about the housing crisis that's provoked fiercely energetic audience discussions up and down the land, culminating in a panel discussion at Curzon Chelsea with director Paul Sng, author Anna Minton and Jeremy Corbyn MP.

In addition to 34 narrative and documentary feature - length films in competition, and eight shorts programs, the festival will feature panel discussions and workshops including «The Finest Hours» author Casey Sherman (and my former WBZ - TV colleague) who'll tell you how he got from «From Page to Screen» and turned his book into a major studio film shot in Massachusetts.

«We see the establishment and investment of technology structure going well beyond the Common Core,» Patrick Murphy, one of the Fordham study's authors, said in a May 30 panel discussion.

A slender post today while the author preps for a Wednesday night panel discussion and event that promises to be a ton of fun.

San Antonio's public school officials could learn from their peers in other U.S. cities where running public schools like charters empowers teachers, administrators, and parents, author David Osborne said Monday night at a panel discussion on public education.

7:15 p.m. — Panel discussion called «Courage, Grit and Leadership» featuring Ana Dutra, president and CEO of the Executives» Club of Chicago; Cheryle R. Jackson, vice president of global business development, AAR; and Mindy MacKenzie, speaker, CEO advisor and author of The Courage Solution

Panel discussion exploring the international movement for fair book contracts set in motion by the Authors Guild's Fair Contract Initiative.

The Festival annually welcomes more than 200 authors from throughout the nation and in every genre for readings, panel discussions and book signings.

Billed as «A Conversation» between Patchett and her friend and fellow writer Edith Pearlman (whose short story collection is a finalist in this year's National Book Awards), watching two authors chat before a considerable crowd in the War Memorial Auditorium was a glimpse into the writer's world that stood out from the crowd of readings and panel discussions.

We produced Fiction Uncovered FM, our annual pop up FM and digital radio station hosted by Foyles Charing Cross Road, broadcasting panel discussions and readings from Fiction Uncovered 2013 authors.

Meet the Self - Publishing Ignite and Panel Discussion speakers, and get to know fellow authors and publishing professionals interested in self - publishing.

Often when an author is speaking or participating in a conference or panel discussion, that author's books are on sale, usually at a table at the back of the auditorium or in the hallway.

The other authors on the panel shushed me (I get that a lot) and the discussion continued.

In addition to the potential to meet other indie authors there was an hour long webcast panel discussion with experts regarding changes in the publishing industry which makes the world of indie authors reach far and wide.

From 10:30 to 12:30 on Saturday, October 13th, self - published authors and providers of self - publishing services will gather at the Sparks Stage in Hall 8.0 at the Frankfurt Book Fair for a panel discussion, and presentations from a variety of self - publishing platforms and authors.

In April, I was honored to participate in a panel discussion on indie authors and libraries at the Public Library Association's annual convention in Denver.

I've attended various author fairs around Indiana and participated in a panel discussion called «Reach Your Readers: How to Survive and Thrive in the World of Self - and E-Publishing» at the Allen County Public Library Authors Fair in 2014, and «Successful Self - Publishing» in 2015.

These may include writer interviews and lectures, author readings and signings, book sales, panel discussions and storytelling for children.

His books have sold more than half a million copies around the world, and in 2016 he was featured by The Guardian as one of the biggest selling authors of the year and regularly takes part in discussions and panels on publishing and the future of books.

The 2017 International Festival of Authors takes place from October 19th to 29th and features many authors sharing their ideas and experiences through interviews, readings, panel discussions, special events, and free book siAuthors takes place from October 19th to 29th and features many authors sharing their ideas and experiences through interviews, readings, panel discussions, special events, and free book siauthors sharing their ideas and experiences through interviews, readings, panel discussions, special events, and free book signings.

Get your fiction pages in front of a panel of professional authors for individual critique and discussion.

The 2015 conference features critically acclaimed, bestselling author Bonnie Jo Campbell as keynote speaker, speed dates with agents and editors, panel discussions with publishing experts, networking opportunities and pre-conference workshops.

• Four YA authors are hitting the road this summer on the Young Authors Give Back Tour, holding signings, panel discussions, and even offering workshops to aspiring writers between the ages of 13 authors are hitting the road this summer on the Young Authors Give Back Tour, holding signings, panel discussions, and even offering workshops to aspiring writers between the ages of 13 Authors Give Back Tour, holding signings, panel discussions, and even offering workshops to aspiring writers between the ages of 13 and 22.

A moderated panel discussion featuring key players from the romance publishing world delving into the impact of issues of diversity on publishers, industry stakeholders, authors, readers, and society at large.

In the same panel discussion mentioned above agents also talked about how marketing is really falling more and more to the author.

Attendees will enjoy craft workshops, industry expert advice, panel discussions and a lot of reader games, drawings, and more along with a highlight on an array of multicultural characters and authors with page - turning novels trying to make their way to the top of your reading list.

Seminars geared towards self - publishing authors included An Introduction to Kindle Direct Publishing, a daily panel discussion that included authors LJ Ross and Mark Dawson among others, Collaborative Digital Marketing with Laurence O'Bryan, founder of Books Go Social, The Agony and Ecstasy of Becoming a Self - Publisher and Get a Self - Publishing 3.0 Mindset, hosted by ALLi.

Last fall, a few other local authors and I held a panel discussion on the various ways to self - publish, and we had a great turnout, so my more in - depth workshops seemed like a natural progression.

This page is being updated and will be ready in a few days: April 2017 Today's Action Steps Listen to the panel discussion on teleseminars, featuring four authors from our community Scroll down to share your thoughts below, or you can share them in... [Read more...]

Featuring over 250 literary stars and emerging authors, the Brooklyn Book Festival features booths, authors, and signings, and panel discussions and «this hip, smart, diverse gathering attracts thousands of book lovers of all ages.»

During the convention there are panels, discussions and interviews with authors and people from the mystery community covering all parts of the genre.

This year, two members of our team and a Lulu.com author participated in panel discussions throughout the day.

There was some understandable rejoicing in the UK's self - publishing camp this week, as word was put about that the Bristol CrimeFest next May will include a «self - publishing / hybrid crime fiction author» on one of its panel discussions, «Emerging Indie Voices: Crime Fiction From the Edge.»

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Please join us for our 2017 Indie Author Day on Saturday, October 14 for panel discussions, informative presentations, and and a great chance to network with your fellow local authors!

BEA took up all four floors, with exhibits featuring hundreds of publishers, an entire section devoted to author signings, and the whole bottom floor open for meetings and panel discussions about the publishing industry.

The Festival annually welcomes more than 200 authors in every genre for readings, panel discussions and signings.

Have a book discussion group on the various titles we are discussing in SVYALit, and watch the author discussion panels.

It was my pleasure to sit in Friday evening with several other authors in a live panel discussion about books, ebooks, ebook prices and the Kindle Store on Stacey Cochran's BookChatter podcast.

The second Poets & Writers Live event was held on June 21, 2014, at Scandinavia House in New York City, and featured agents, editors, and authors engaged in panel discussions and conversation about how to sustain the writing life, the many reasons why we write, the author - agent relationship, and how agents and editors work together on behalf of writers.