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Cheryl Callighan

Professional Author’s Assistant (PAA)
Elizabeth, Colorado

authorspeakerconsult.com/

Hi! I am a Professional Author’s Assistant (PAA). I help authors navigate the 100+ steps in getting their book published – from manuscript to publication to promotion. My specialties are online and social media book promotion and Virtual Book Tours.

5:30pm CDT

Preconference Session -- Literature & Libations Cocktail Reception Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile (Room: Marriott Ballroom)

9:00pm CDT

After Hours Hang Out -- Live Jazz Show! (ADDITIONAL $40 FEE APPLIES) Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile (Room: Hotel Lobby)Lee Wind

12:30pm CDT

Conference Kick-Off! Welcoming Remarks from IBPA CEO Angela Bole Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile (Room: Grand Salons 2-3)Angela Bole

12:50pm CDT

Opening Keynote -- Rethinking Book Publishing: Innovation and Culture 2019, with Dominique Raccah Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile (Room: Grand Salons 2-3)Dominique Raccah

2:00pm CDT

Be Seen in the Jungle: Book Positioning Insights that Matter Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile (Room: Northwestern)Torrey Sharp

4:30pm CDT

Building a Loyal Fanbase, Gaining Visibility, and Establishing Authority Through Author Websites Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile (Room: Purdue/Wisconsin)Amy Collins

6:00pm CDT

IBPA Benjamin Franklin Book Awards™ Ceremony (ADDITIONAL $35 FEE APPLIES) Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile (Room: Grand Salons 2-3)

1:15pm CDT

Launch That Book! How to Sell More Books with Pre-Sale Campaigns, Beta Readers, and Amazon Ads Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile (Room: Purdue/Wisconsin)Stephanie Chandler

2:30pm CDT

Say Something Nice: How to Get the Amazon Reviews You Want (Without Ticking Off Amazon or the Reviewers) Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile (Room: Purdue/Wisconsin)Amy Collins

3:45pm CDT

How to Write Book Marketing Copy that Cuts Through the Noise Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile (Room: Great America 1-2)Shari Stauch

5:00pm CDT

Publishing University Closing Session (& Raffle Prize Giveaway!) Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile (Room: Grand Salons 2-3)Angela Bole