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IBPA Publishing University

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Marianne Maili

Chez Soi Press
Publisher and Author
Iowa City, IA

mariannemaili.com; chezsoipress.org

I am a writer, publisher, illustrator, and many other things. I tend the fire in my belly. Talk to me about the fire in yours and the mechanics of publishing it and others. Talk to me about freedom and inspiration. About public speaking. Team work and team writing. And talk to me about professional and creative
opportunities in Southern California.

7:00pm CDT

Preconference Hang Out Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile (Room: Hotel Lobby)Lee Wind

8:30am CDT

Preconference Session -- Practical Advice for Book Metadata (ADDITIONAL $59 FEE APPLIES) Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile (Room: Northwestern)Joshua Tallent

1:30pm CDT

Preconference Session -- Audiobooks: Ensuring Your Titles Reach the Widest Possible Audience (ADDITIONAL $59 FEE APPLIES) Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile (Room: Purdue/Wisconsin)Michele Cobb • Tavia Gilbert

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

8:00am CDT

Small Group Breakfast Meetups (ADDITIONAL $35 FEE APPLIES) Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile (Room: Great America 1-2)

11:00am CDT

Welcome First Timers! Learn How to Get the Most out of IBPA Publishing University Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile (Room: Purdue/Wisconsin)Angela Bole • Brooke Warner

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

Ask the Experts: An IBPA Original - Often Copied, Never Duplicated! Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile (Room: Grand Salons 2-3) Headshot Photo Booth (First Come; First Served, sponsored by IngramSpark) Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile (Room: Grand Salon Lobby) So, You Want to Launch a Podcast? Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile (Room: Purdue/Wisconsin)Michele Cobb • Tavia Gilbert • Peter Goodman • Brooke Warner

3:15pm CDT

Ask the Experts: An IBPA Original - Often Copied, Never Duplicated! Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile (Room: Grand Salons 2-3) The Upside of Bad Reviews: How to Bounce Back from Negative Reviews and Use Them to Your Marketing and PR Advantage Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile (Room: Lincolnshire)Leslie Browning • Corrin Foster • Michelle Schingler • Kathryn "Kiffer" Brown

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 The Ins-and-Outs of Book Distribution Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile (Room: Lincolnshire)Robin Cutler • Peter Goodman • Miriam Warren • Richard T. Williams

6:00pm CDT

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

7:30am CDT

Continental Breakfast & Table Top Discussions Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile (Room: Grand Salons 2-3)

9:00am CDT

Panel Keynote -- Defining the Current and Future Meaning of "Publisher" Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile (Room: Grand Salons 2-3)Leslie Browning • Seth Dellon • Kelly Peterson • Kathy Strahs

12:00pm CDT

IBPA Annual Meeting & Luncheon, sponsored by Arc Manor and Dell Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile (Room: Grand Salons 2-3)Angela Bole • Brooke Warner

1:15pm CDT

How to Break Into Professional Speaking to Sell More Books Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile (Room: Lincolnshire)Jodee Blanco

2:30pm CDT

Headshot Photo Booth (First Come; First Served, sponsored by IngramSpark) Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile (Room: Grand Salon Lobby) 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 Using Keywords and Metadata to Take Your Digital Marketing to the Next Level Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile (Room: Great America 1-2)Joshua Tallent

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

11:30am CDT

IngramSpark 1/2-Day Boot Camp (ADDITIONAL $35 FEE APPLIES) Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile (Room: Avenue Ballroom/Halsted)Robin Cutler