FAPACon 2023 Schedule
Friday, August 4
Conference Registration and Awards Celebration Tickets
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12:00 Noon Registration Opens
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The registration table will remain open until 4:00 PM for late arrivals.
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Awards Celebration attendees may pick up their tickets at registration.
Conference Events in the Citron East/West Ballroom
Conference Badge Required
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1:00-1:20 Conference Opening/President’s Welcome
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1:20-3:00 Speed Dating with the Pros
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Dr. Judith Briles: A Million Dollar Speech to Sell Your Book
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Brant Menswar: Unconventional Promotion
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Noel Zamot: Storytelling in the Age of Robots: How Authors can use AI and Remain True to Humanity's Oldest Art Form
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Scott Ellis: The Ins and Outs of Audiobook Production
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Emily Baker: Effectively Using Social Media
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Ginger Marks: Book Formatting: Getting it Right
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Jon Crowley: Getting Your Book Into the Library System
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Carlos Weiser: Selecting and Working with a Cover Designer
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3:00-4:00 Continuing Conversations/Networking
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Time for detailed questions and answers from the pros
Friday Evening Networking Reception at the Veranda
Guests of the conference and awards celebration participants are welcome to attend.
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5:30-8:00 Heavy Hors d’oeuvres Buffet, Cash Bar
Saturday, August 5
Conference Registration and Awards Celebration Tickets
8:00 AM Registration Opens
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The registration table will remain open until 4:00 PM for late arrivals.
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Awards Celebration attendees may pick up their tickets at registration.
Conference Events in the Citron East/West Ballroom
Conference Badge Required​
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8:00-8:30 Breakfast/Networking
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8:30-9:00 President's Welcome
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9:00-10:00 Conference Speaker 1: Dr. Judith Briles
Creating the Amazon Bestseller
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10:00-10:30 Break/Networking
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10:30-11:30 Conference Speaker 2: Brant Menswar
Everything, Everywhere, All at Once: Harnessing the Power of Connection
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11:30-12:30 Lunch/Networking
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12:30-1:30 Conference Speaker 3: Ava Doppelt, Esq.
Understanding Copyright and Intellectual Property Laws
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1:30-2:00 Break/Networking
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2:00-3:00 Conference Speaker 4: Scott Ellis
The Ins and Outs of Audiobook Production
3:00-4:00 FAPA General Membership Meeting in the Citron East/West Ballroom
All FAPA members are invited to attend.
FAPA President's Book Awards Celebration
Tickets are required. Cocktail attire is encouraged.
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5:00 Cash Bar Opens
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5:30-7:00 Heavy Hors d’oeuvres Buffet
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This is in place of a full dinner. A variety of food selections will be available.
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7:00-8:00 Awards Ceremony
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Join us for the winners' reception in the Sunroom following the ceremony.
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Food and drinks will be available for purchase from the bar.
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