BEA 2015

Happy BEA month - I'm getting excited about seeing old friends, new friends, and learning about upcoming books. In the past I've shared my tips with you, instead of rehashing them, I'm just going to link up. Check them out. 

2013 Tips:

Last Minute Tips

Food Ideas and How to get around the bag rule

Your Pitch: why you're important to talk to

Making your lists

2014 Tips:

One Week Way: Get your face out there!

Dos and Don'ts

On letting go of your plans

2015 Books:

Here's the PW list

Nicole made her awesome list:

Nicole Brinkley @nebrinkley · May 1

Your reminder that I have a masterlist of all things #yalit at #BEA15: http://bit.ly/bea15ya  Constantly updating!

If you're going to BEA, I hope to see you there!

If you have more questions, I'm happy to answer them. I've been going for years.

BEA Advice: (1)

Last year I ran a series of advice on things I learned from attending Book Expo America and this year I'll add to it. I"m still waiting to hear if I can go from my boss. But I'm hoping to go. 

Planning never works out exactly, but it's good to have a general idea. There are people who will wait in line for 2 hours to see that one person they want to see. So when you walk over there 20 minutes before the signing, the line might be out of control. Be prepared for that, because it's GOING to happen. So have a couple back-up ideas instead of just wondering around aimlessly (although that can be good too)

Luckily, Nicole Brinkley created something fabulous for the YA people...and she shared it on Twitter. 

@nebrinkley  23h

ICYMI, I compiled a mass list of all the #yalit events announced so far at BEA. Good morning. http://bit.ly/1lGURWX