BEA is fast approaching and I can't even beginning to tell you how excited we are. Leydy and I (Andy) had our first experience in 2014 and boy was it a great experience. We got to meet so many amazing authors, bloggers, publicist and all around amazing book people. I think that's when you truly think to yourself--
It's an exhausting chaotic mad house that we wouldn't trade for the world. It's so nice to finally be able to get together and actually meet these wonderful people you work so closely with during the year. Putting a face to the name brings us such joy. Expect many hugs!
The other upside is getting to see all of your old blogger friends as well as getting meet all of your new ones! I honestly spend so much time on my Twitter that I think that I talk with with my online friends a lot more than my real life peeps. That's sad but true lol! Hey at least we all get together at least one time a year so technically they count as real life friends too! =P
Back to the point of this post-- I am a planner plain and simple. For my first BEA I did so much research that I'm pretty such I read every tips & tricks post that there ever was lol! In the end I felt like it helped me get in the mindset of what to expect on the show floor as well on what to pack and what not. So in turn this is me helping you guys. This will mainly be a post of links that I've gathered that will consist of what to pack, tips and tricks, things people have learn from going, etc. It will be new and old post. Hope you guys enjoy it and find it helpful!
It's an exhausting chaotic mad house that we wouldn't trade for the world. It's so nice to finally be able to get together and actually meet these wonderful people you work so closely with during the year. Putting a face to the name brings us such joy. Expect many hugs!
The other upside is getting to see all of your old blogger friends as well as getting meet all of your new ones! I honestly spend so much time on my Twitter that I think that I talk with with my online friends a lot more than my real life peeps. That's sad but true lol! Hey at least we all get together at least one time a year so technically they count as real life friends too! =P
Back to the point of this post-- I am a planner plain and simple. For my first BEA I did so much research that I'm pretty such I read every tips & tricks post that there ever was lol! In the end I felt like it helped me get in the mindset of what to expect on the show floor as well on what to pack and what not. So in turn this is me helping you guys. This will mainly be a post of links that I've gathered that will consist of what to pack, tips and tricks, things people have learn from going, etc. It will be new and old post. Hope you guys enjoy it and find it helpful!
As Dreams Are Made: Last Minute BEA Prep!
Bookish Antics: What No One Tells You About BEA (And You Should Know…)
Swoony Boys Podcast: {BEA 2015} Tips & Tricks: What To Bring, What To Wear, and What To Do
My Thoughts Literally: Discussion Post: What I Learned My First Year at BEA
Read.Sleep.Repeat: Plan Your Heart Out!
Read.Sleep.Repeat: Plan Your Heart Out!
Read.Sleep.Repeat: Make those lists!
Nicole’s Novel Reads: BEA (Part One): Pre-BEA Tips
Nicole’s Novel Reads: BEA Tips (Part Three): What to Expect
Nicole’s Novel Reads: BEA Tips (Part Four): BEA Essentials
Nicole’s Novel Reads: BEA Tips (Part Five): Etiquette
Nicole’s Novel Reads: BEA Tips (Part Six): How to Work the Lines
Krista's Dust Jacket: BEA Prepared - Part 1: Scheduling Your Day
Krista's Dust Jacket: BEA Prepared Part 2: Insider Tips
Krista's Dust Jacket: BEA Prepared Part 3: What Else Is There To Do?
Krista's Dust Jacket: BEA Prepared Part 4: What to Pack (and What NOT to Pack)
Krista's Dust Jacket: BEA Prepared Part 2: Insider Tips
Steph's Stacks: BEA Tips and Tricks: Part One - Getting Started
Krista's Dust Jacket: BEA Prepared Part 3: What Else Is There To Do?
Krista's Dust Jacket: BEA Prepared Part 4: What to Pack (and What NOT to Pack)
Krista's Dust Jacket: BEA Prepared Part 2: Insider Tips
Steph's Stacks: BEA Tips and Tricks: Part One - Getting Started
The Irish Banana: Part 1: As A Matter of FAQ
The Irish Banana: Part 2: Take It On The Floor
The Irish Banana: Part 3: Make The Most of It
The Irish Banana: Part 4: The Art of the Business Card
The Irish Banana: Part 5: Bring It On … Or Not
The Irish Banana: Part 6: Power Up!
The Irish Banana: Part 7: Totes, Y'all!
Bewitched Bookworms: BEA2U- Answering your Questions! SigningLines, Galley Drops, Meeting Bloggers and more!
Fiction Fare: BEA 2015: Tips & Tricks
Nose Graze: How to Own the Hell out of BookExpo America
Katie’s Book Blog: BEA Tips and Tricks! (2014 Edition)
Publishing Trendsetter: 5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before My First BEA
The Book Addict’s Guide: So You’re Going to BEA For the First Time?
Shae Has Left The Room: BEA Tips (Part One) – Getting Your Badge, Accommodations, Airfare, and Roommates
Shae Has Left The Room: BEA Tips (Part Three) – Battling BEA Overload
Shae Has Left The Room: BEA Tips (Part Four) – BEA Etiquette
Shae Has Left The Room: BEA Tips (Part Five) – Packing
Turning Pages: Guest Post: BEA Tips Part 1 from The Overstuffed Bookcase | Before You Go
Turning Pages: Guest Post: BEA Tips Part 2 from The Overstuffed Bookcase | What to Pack
Here There Be Books: BEA Tips (Part 1)
Here There Be Books: BEA Tips (Part 2)
About to Read: Book Expo America Tips and Tricks
La Femme Readers: BEA: All you need to know + more!
Red House Books: BEA: All you need to know + more Part 2!
Publishing Trendsetter: 5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before My First BEA CHANGE
The Book Bandit: Nicole & Emma’s Five Tips for Book Expo America (BEA)
Hollywood The Write Way: BOOK EXPO AMERICA (BEA) TIPS
Good Books and Good Wine: WHAT TO PACK WHEN YOU ARE GOING TO THE BEA
From Left To Write : 13 Tips for Book Expo America Attendees
Inspiring Insomnia: So, You’re Going to BEA? Ten Tips To Make the Most of Your Experience
Effortlessly Reading: Some BEA Tips & Hints I Wish I Knew Beforehand
**If you happen to have a BEA post that you've just posted and would like me to add it to the list just leave it in the comments or feel free to email it to me at Andy@onceuponatwilight.com :)
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I'm so beyond jealous. BEA is the dream! I wish I had friends going to grab me some cool stuff.
ReplyDeleteGosh, I wish I could go to BEA. Sobs. Sounds SO AMAZING :D Ahhh. So jealous of you all :) Hope you will have the best time. <3 Hugs. Lovely post :)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait!! I hope we'll be able to hug, too! :) Only three more weeks!
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