So first off here is some info about BEA
ABOUT BOOKEXPO AMERICA:
BookExpo America (BEA) is North America’s largest gathering of book trade professionals attracting an international audience. It is organized with the support of association partners including the Association of American Publishers (AAP) and the American Booksellers Association (ABA). BEA is recognized for the media attention it brings to upcoming books as well as for the notable authors it attracts to the convention itself.
Reed Exhibitions is the world’s leading events organizer. In 2007 Reed brought together over six million industry professionals from around the world generating billions of dollars in business. Today Reed events are held in 38 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific, and organized by 39 fully staffed offices. Reed’s portfolio of over 500 events serves 47 industry sectors.
Jessica-
So this year when I decided that going to BEA would be a wonderful Idea and if I didn't go I would die. I didn't realize that I would end up driving instead of taking Amtrak. In the end it will be way cheaper to drive. However, driving from Florida to Brooke's house in New Jersey will be a trip!
So what have I been doing to get ready for BEA? Well first off I registered as Professional Media so I could at least try to get in for free. That would save me some money in the end. And so far so good. I haven't heard anything back so I guess I'm home free! (at least according to their customer service)
Second was to try and plan what to do when we get there. Which I figured out was a waste of time. There is so much there that I think it will be easier to just go booth by booth.
Third I started saving money for the car ride. Gas is in no way cheap and I want to make sure I have as much money as I can get to take with me. Just incase anything would happen.
Fourth I got my some very nice luggage. This was before I found out that I would be driving ugh. But hey my Vera Bradley wont mind being in the back seat instead of a train.
With only 92 days left I think I will be running around ramped trying to get everything done! With being married and having two kids. And one car (that I will be taking lol) Its a lot to get done.
3 comments:
BEA sounds like so much fun! You'll find your way to the booths you most want to see as well so enjoy it ALL :D
I'm super excited for BEA too! I registered for Press Pass too. So far, so good. Last year there was a serious issue though. All these ppl thought they had the Press Passes and made plans accordingly and then BAM they ALL got rejection notes a month BEFORE BEA. They were supposed to reject you no more than 2-3 weeks AFTER you turn in your application. They had hotel rooms books, air miles spent, the whole 9 yards. I am so scared of that snaffu again. It was so bad they had to save face and let everyone who applied in.
Sadly, I only went 1 day last year, a Thursday. I had a BLAST. I am glad i am going Fri, Sat, Sun this year. It will be the full experience. No blogger expo for me, just BEA. Thats enough! lolz.
In April we'll see who's going to be there and where the booths will be. I need to make my itinerary up.
Have a good one :)
Bella, it's Wed through Sat, just FYI, nothing on Sunday. So be sure to plan accordingly :)
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