It’s almost time, folks! UtopYA 2015 is LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY–and tickets sales for the panels are ending in just a few short days, on May 31, so grab your tickets while you still can! Trust me when I say you don’t want to miss out!
So, let’s talk about why you should go to UtopYA and what you can learn from your experience there! We’ll even give you some insights to the panels so you can decide which ones will be best suited for you. Ready?
Today, I’m highlighting the afternoon panels for Thursday, June 18. Make sure you stop on over to Jo Michael’s blog for the morning panels highlights for June 18, and then jump on over to The Paisley Reader and Book Junkie: Not so Anonymous, tomorrow, to see the June 19 panel highlights!
Thursday, June 18, 2-3pm Panels Include:
Is Time Travel Possible?
Moderator: Myra McEntire
Panelists: Sherry Ficklin • PK Hrezo • Robert Scherrer • Rysa Walker
What you can expect to learn:
Join physicists and fanatics as we talk quantum leaps and butterfly effects in this fascinating panel. Learn how to convince your reader without overwhelming them with technical mumbo jumbo.
For: Beginners — Authors
It’s All about the Money…and How You Manage It
Moderator: Susan BurdorfPanelists: Kim Holden • Alison Pensy • Eva Pohler
What you can expect to learn:
You gotta keep track of it all – the cost of swag, the travel, the conferences, the paperbacks, the promotions and advertising, and on and on. This session will help keep you sane and your budget balanced (hopefully). Get tips from accountants and authors on how to keep track, keep up and report it to Uncle Sam without losing an arm and a leg.
For: Beginners/Intermediate — Authors/Editors/Personal Assistants
What a Difference a Year Makes
Moderator: Amanda Jason (C. A. Kunz)Panelists: Delphina Henley • Heather Lyons • Amanda Michelle Moon • Stacie Wilson
What you can expect to learn:
The dramatic effect that utopYAcon has on attendees and panelists is staggering, and beyond our and their wildest dreams. Hear stories of those who got published, those who made new and lasting friendships, and those who made career contacts and connections that have propelled their careers faster and better than they expected. This is your chance to hear how to make the most of utopYA, hear how its impacted attendees year-round to help them achieve their goals, and how you can do it, too!
For: Beginners/Intermediate/Advanced — Authors/Bloggers/Readers/Editors
Thursday, June 18, 3-4pm Panels Include:
So You Wanna be a Book Blogger/Tuber?
Moderator: Jo Michaels
Panelists: Maria Pease • Chris Cannon • Tammie Zimmerman
What you can expect to learn:
There are some big ol’ perks that come with being a book blogger or book tuber – advanced release copies of books for review, invitations to events, street cred, income, and more. But first you gotta build your blog, build your rep, build your community and learn the ins and outs of professional blogging, giveaways and relationship-building. Find out from authors and bloggers the right and wrong way to do this blogger/tuber thang in this hot session.
For: Beginners/Intermediate — Bloggers/Authors
The Golden Age of the Book Trailer
Moderator: Denise Grover Swank Panelists: Adam Cushman • Amy Miles • Cameo Renae
What you can expect to learn:
Book trailers have gone from “that would be cool to have” to a “MUST HAVE” for authors. Find out the elements, the copyright laws, and the hooks that can move your trailer from ho-hum to awesome.
For: Intermediate/Advanced — Authors
Why YA Matters
Moderator: B. J. Sheldon
Panelists: Hope Collier • Chanda Hahn • Lauren Miller • Lana Popovic
What can you expect to learn:
With the massive proliferation of New Adult sweeping the market, the beloved Young Adult category that helped pave the way for NA has been left to collect dust. It seems that the writers who helped make it matter are taking a “been there, done that” approach to it, even going so far as to consider it passe and for newbies rather than for the now experienced who are milking the sexy romance book market trend all the way to the bank.
While trend- and genre-hopping can be very good choices — 1.They challenge the writer, 2. Alleviate boredom, 3. Avoid getting labeled into a corner — there are still a growing number of Millennials out there aching to read more Young Adult that represents them.
This session will cover the stigma attached to YA, share findings on why it should still matter to writers and readers, as well as discuss personal experiences.
For: Beginners/Intermediate/Advanced — Authors/Readers/Bloggers
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