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SUMMARY:MBPR & MN Publishing Tweet Up April Happy Hour
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URL:https://publishersroundtable.org/event/mbpr-mn-publishing-tweet-up-april-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Wilde Roast\, 65 SE Main St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:From InDesign to e-Book: Essential Workflow Steps
DESCRIPTION:Join InDesign publishing expert Anne-Marie “Her Geekness” Concepción for a lively and informative “real world tour” of the e-book publishing landscape. You’ll receive an overview of the entire publishing workflow\, taking a layout file in Adobe InDesign and turning it into an e-book ready for sale in Apple’s iBookstore\, Amazon Kindle store\, on other e-resellers. Along the way\, you’ll learn about best practices\, free automation tools\, gotchas to avoid\, and tips from the e-book production trenches. \n\nDigital Publication Choices: eBook or App?\nAnatomy of an EPUB\n5 Steps to Prepare Your InDesign File\nProofing and Validating Your eBook\nFine-tuning with simple HTML and CSS Editing\nDistribution Options\n\nPresenter\nAnne-Marie “Her Geekness” Concepción is a digital publishing expert. She owns Chicago-based Seneca Design & Training (senecadesign.com)\, a cross-media publication and production design studio that develops print\, PDF\, and digital publications for their clients. She is a certified Adobe instructor specializing in InDesign-centered publishing workflows\, including InCopy integration and publishing to EPUB\, Kindle\, DPS\, and iBooks Author. \nAnne-Marie is also co-founder of InDesignSecrets.com\, “The world’s #1 resource for all things InDesign\,” and co-produces the annual Print + ePublishing Conference\, PEPCON (pepconference.com). She is one of lynda.com‘s most popular authors of video tutorials\, with titles that cover InDesign\, EPUB\, InCopy\, Bridge\, and more. Contact her at amarie@senecadesign.com and follow her on Twitter @amarie.
URL:https://publishersroundtable.org/event/from-indesign-to-e-book-essential-workflow-steps/
LOCATION:Open Book\, Target Auditorium\, 1011 Washington Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415\, United States
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SUMMARY:MBPR & MN Publishing Tweet Up March Happy Hour
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URL:https://publishersroundtable.org/event/mbpr-mn-publishing-tweet-up-march-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Bin Wine Bar\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:MBPR & MN Publishing Tweet Up February Happy Hour
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URL:https://publishersroundtable.org/event/mbpr-mn-publishing-tweet-up-february-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Moon Palace Books\, 3260 Minnehaha Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130123T173000
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SUMMARY:New Ventures in Book Publishing
DESCRIPTION:In the current book publishing climate\, authors\, publishers\, and distributors need to find innovative ways to reach readers and to gain visibility for their books. From fundraising for independent book projects on Kickstarter.com\, to rebranding and creating new imprints\, to partnering with other businesses to increase distribution\, this panel will discuss creative new ventures in publishing that have proven to be successful for local authors\, publishers\, and booksellers (and even coffee houses). \nPanelists\nJoy Dey and Anna Skarie\, founders of SWAK (Sit With a Kid) Publishing\, recently successfully funded the printing of an interactive DoU Adventure book Just Another Monday through a project on Kickstarter.com. \nJoy Dey\, graphic designer and art director for Old Turtle and The Quiltmaker’s Gift\, is the author of Agate: What Good Is a Moose?\, winner of the Independent Publisher’s Book Award (IPPY) for Best Children’s Book 2007 and the Midwest Bookseller’s Choice Award for Best Children’s Picture Book 2008\, among several others. \nAnna Skarie\, a web designer and artist with an advanced 3D arts degree\, has worked on everything from corporate sites to computer games. \nMark Levine is the founder and CEO of Hillcrest Media Group\, Inc.\, which publishes its own books — including Levine’s The Fine Print of Self-Publishing\, now in its fourth edition — and provides book publishing\, marketing\, printing and distribution services for authors and independent presses. Hillcrest recently launched CoffeeandBooks.com\, which pairs coffee house partners with publishers and sells books online and in 65 Dunn Bros. locations. Scheduled in 2013 is the relaunch of Published.com (the Match.com for authors and bloggers) and the launch of Fiction.com\, which combines elements of CoffeeandBooks.com and Published.com with partnerships with independent book stores and MFA programs. \nNancy Tuminelly\, co-founder of Mighty Media\, a book packaging and interactive technology company\, also became the publisher of Scarletta\, a local independent publisher\, distributed by PGW/Perseus\, in 2012. Scarletta\, founded in 2005 as a publisher of adult titles\, spent the last year rebranding its face and mission\, creating new imprints\, developing targeted and focused marketing strategies and establishing a trade partnership with Minneapolis’ Abdo Publishing Company to better reflect its growing emphasis on children’s titles.
URL:https://publishersroundtable.org/event/new-ventures-in-book-publishing/
LOCATION:Open Book\, Target Auditorium\, 1011 Washington Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415\, United States
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SUMMARY:MBPR & MN Publishing Tweet Up January Happy Hour
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URL:https://publishersroundtable.org/event/january-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Chatterbox Pub\, 800 Cleveland Ave S\, St Paul\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:MBPR & MN Publishing Tweet Up December Happy Hour
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URL:https://publishersroundtable.org/event/mbpr-happy-hour2/
LOCATION:Gluek’s Restaurant and Bar\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:MBPR & MN Publishing Tweet Up Happy Hour
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URL:https://publishersroundtable.org/event/mbpr-happy-hour1/
LOCATION:The Red Balloon Bookshop\, Grand Avenue\, St Paul\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Freelance Fair & The Evolving and Advancing Methods of Book Publicity
DESCRIPTION:Two events in one! MBPR is pleased to host a Freelance Fair in conjunction with the November luncheon meeting. The topic is a timely one and is sure to generate great discussion. The Fair will run for the hour preceding the meeting (11 a.m. to 12 p.m.) and will provide exhibitors the opportunity to display samples of their work and meet with publishers attending the luncheon meeting\, which will run from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Keep reading for further details on luncheon reservations and exhibitor registration.\n  \nAs our world of publishing is quickly changing\, so too are the methods we use to help our books reach readers. This discussion combines the perspectives of professionals from different publishing avenues on new technologies and platforms and how to best incorporate them with traditional publicity tactics. Panelists will also share insights and predictions on the landscape of book promotion and the ways in which reaching readers will continue to evolve. \nPanelists\nDara M. Beevas is a writer\, editor\, blogger\, speaker\, and indie author. She mentors other indie authors as Vice President of Beaver’s Pond Press\, an award-winning mentoring publisher in the Twin Cities. She was previously an acquisitions editor for the American Chemical Society and has also worked at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. She received her master’s degree in publishing from George Washington University and was selected as an emerging writer by the Givens Foundation for African-American literature. She is the founder of Wise\, Ink\, an online community for indie authors. She is the author of The Indie Author Revolution: An Insider’s Guide to Self-Publishing. \nSara Lien is the owner of Lien Public Relations. Sara holds a B.S. in journalism from Stephens College and a J.D. from Concord Law School. She is a former sportswriter for Real Sports Magazine\, Women’s Sports Wire\, and Cedar Rapids Gazette. Sara has worked with CBS\, CNN\, Headline News\, and the 700 Club\, as well as Minneapolis media such as Kare 11\, WCCO\, Minneapolis Star Tribune\, St. Paul Pioneer Press\, and KMSP Fox 9. \nLindsay Matvick is the senior publicist at Lerner Publishing Group. She also serves on the board of directors for the Minnesota Library Foundation and as a member of the YALSA Awards and Booklist Marketing Taskforce. Prior to children’s book publishing\, Lindsay worked in television as a promotions producer at ABC\, CBS\, and NBC stations across the country. Lindsay’s love for books was inspired by her mother who is a children’s book author. Her favorite part of the day is family reading time with her husband\, Clay\, and son\, Jack.
URL:https://publishersroundtable.org/event/freelance-fair-the-evolving-and-advancing-methods-of-book-publicity/
LOCATION:Open Book\, Target Auditorium\, 1011 Washington Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415\, United States
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SUMMARY:MBPR & MN Publishing Tweet Up Happy Hour
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URL:https://publishersroundtable.org/event/mbpr-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Wilde Roast\, 65 SE Main St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:MBPR’s Kick-off Luncheon for 2012 - 2013 Season
DESCRIPTION:New Trends in Library Marketing & Sales\, New Ways to Collaborate\nThe ongoing digital revolution is allowing publishers to collaborate with libraries as never before\, offering new partnering opportunities for your Library Rep or Sales Division\, or your Marketing and Publicity team. But what are the latest opportunities and innovations for collaboration\, and what are the most effective options for the success of our books and related products in the library market? \nGet insights from our regional key players on how libraries are transforming their relationships with publishers via the digital realm and through a collaboration of outside-the-box events. Learn about key innovations such as the 3M Cloud Library\, and discover their role in shaping digital libraries. Hear some tips on best practices on a variety of related topics for publishers today. \nOur expert panel includes Kit Hadley\, Director of the St. Paul Public Library\, Tom Mercer\, Cloud Library Marketing Manager at 3M\, and Terri Souter\, VP and Director of Marketing\, Lerner Publishing\, and VP of Brain Hive. \nPanelists\nKit Hadley was appointed the Director of the Saint Paul Public Library in August 2009. Previously\, she served as the Director of the Minneapolis Public Library from March 2003 through 2007\, where she led an initiative to secure approval for a merger with the Hennepin County Library. She participated in a successful $16.5 million capital campaign; implemented a $165 million capital improvement program\, including completion of the new Central Library; strengthened community outreach and literacy initiatives; and redesigned and improved service to customers. She has also served as the Executive Director of Heading Home Minnesota\, where she led a collaborative to support the success of the state\, county and regional plans to end homelessness. From 1994 to 2002\, she was the Commissioner of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency\, appointed by Governors Carlson and Ventura. She chairs the board of Youthprise and serves on the boards of the Minneapolis Foundation\, Hearth Connection\, St. Paul Youth Services\, and the Legal Services Advisory Committee. \nTom Mercer is the marketing manager for the 3M Cloud Library. Tom has worked in new product development and new product launches for over 11 years at 3M Company. He has a mixture of technical and business experience provides him a unique perspective on how to launch new technology products. Tom has spent a significant amount of time speaking with librarians and publishers about the future of eBooks and how eBooks will change library and consumer habits. He created the product roadmap for the 3M Cloud Library which has been received with high reviews for the library market and today over 80 library systems around the country are using the Cloud Library. Tom holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from North Dakota State University and an M.S. in Management of Technology from the University of Minnesota. \nTerri Souter is VP and Director of Marketing for Lerner Publishing\, as well as VP of Brain Hive\, which provides an innovative eBook rental solution for K-12 libraries.
URL:https://publishersroundtable.org/event/mbprs-kick-off-luncheon-for-2012-2013-season/
LOCATION:Open Book\, Target Auditorium\, 1011 Washington Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415\, United States
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SUMMARY:MN Publishing Tweet Up & MN Book Publishers Roundtable Happy Hour
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URL:https://publishersroundtable.org/event/mn-publishing-tweet-up-mn-book-publishers-roundtable-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Bin Wine Bar\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:June Happy Hour *
DESCRIPTION:*Our end-of-the-season Social Hour. If the weather’s nice\, we’ll be on the patio!
URL:https://publishersroundtable.org/event/june-happy-hour/
LOCATION:JAX Café\, 1928 University Avenue NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:May 2012 MBPR Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:“So frequently elided in the discussions of the value of legacy publishing and whether it is worth an effort to preserve it\, are the investments publishers make in books that would simply not be written if they didn’t.”\n—Mike Shatzkin\, Founder & CEO of The Idea Logical Company\, and the industry blog “The Shatzkin Files”\n\n  \nBook industry professionals\, from publishers to primary review outlets\, self-publishing platform representatives to librarians\, have plenty of opinions and outlooks on the controversial\, yet growing\, avenue of self-publishing in the marketplace. We read about it weekly in both our trade publications and in the popular media\, articles questioning the efficacy or necessity of traditional (often referred to as legacy) publishing. \nDo authors need us now that anyone can self-publish with retailers like Amazon? What does all this new content mean to the selling landscape\, which is already populated with more books than readers could ever possibly discover? Whether it be via Amazon’s direct publishing program\, Lightning Source\, Lulu\, or the growing number of self-publishing platforms and opportunities\, many of us are trying to address and assess how self-publishing’s increasing influence in today’s retail environment is affecting our own traditional publishing businesses. What methods or initiatives can we utilize to counter its effects? How may we use it to our advantage by enhancing our core publishing programs? What can we learn from each other’s experiences? \nCome and listen to an expert panel to discuss answers to these questions and more. \nPanelists\nCevin Bryerman\, VP and Publisher of Publishers Weekly\, our industry’s primary magazine serving the trade. Cevin was Associate Publisher from 2005 to 2010\, and previously was Director of Finance for Reed Business Information from 1987 to 2005. PW recently announced a partnership with Vook; under PW Select+\, authors receive all the benefits of PW Select as well as a host of options for using Vook’s e-book creation and publishing platform. \nTom Kerber\, Chief Publishing Executive of Beaver’s Pond Press. Tom has over 30 years’ experience as a business executive and entrepreneur in diverse industries. Founded in 1998 by Milt “Beaver” Adams\, Beaver’s Pond Press has assisted over 600 independent authors to publish their books by providing a full range of publishing services that focus on mentoring the author through every step of the publishing process. Beaver’s Pond Press books are published in every genre and have won numerous book awards in the last few years. \nJenny Martin\, librarian for Duncanville ISD\, one of the largest school districts in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Jenny is also a district trainer for Design 4 Profound Learning\, a staff development initiative to develop educators and bring 21st Century Learning into the classroom. When she’s not in the library\, she’s writing book reviews\, teaching Young Adult books for the University of Texas at Arlington\, or plugging into the virtual library and publishing community. A member of ALA\, TLA\, YART\, and AASL\, Jenny has presented at conventions such as TCEA/ISTE and DFW Writers’ Conference. She will be participating via Skype.
URL:https://publishersroundtable.org/event/may-2012-mbpr-luncheon/
LOCATION:Open Book\, Target Auditorium\, 1011 Washington Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415\, United States
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SUMMARY:April Happy Hour
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URL:https://publishersroundtable.org/event/april-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Fabulous Fern’s Bar & Grill\, 400 Selby Avenue\, St Paul\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:February Happy Hour
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URL:https://publishersroundtable.org/event/february-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Fabulous Fern’s Bar & Grill\, 400 Selby Avenue\, St Paul\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:January Happy Hour
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URL:https://publishersroundtable.org/event/janaury-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Fabulous Fern’s Bar & Grill\, 400 Selby Avenue\, St Paul\, MN\, United States
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