Tips & Tricks for #BEA16!

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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!

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Official BEA Links:

Book Expo America

The BEAN blog

BookCon

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Here is what you've all been waiting for:

BEA: First Time at BEA?

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: 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 

Steph's Stacks: BEA Tips and Tricks: Part Two - Plotting and Planning - What to Bring
Steph's Stacks: BEA Tips & Tricks - Part Three: Special Events, Ticketed Authors, Signings

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!

The Irish Banana: Part 8: Schedule Mania

Bewitched Bookworms: BEA2U – Scheduling your visit at BEA! 

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)

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)

About to Read: Book Expo America Tips and Tricks

Poisoned Rationality: BEA 2015 Info

Quite The Novel Idea: BEA 2015 {Questions}

Lelia Nebeker: Adventures of a First Time BEA Attendee: A Mildly Helpful Guide to BookExpo America

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

WhoRublog: Tips for BEA (Especially if you’ve never attended before!)

Inspiring Insomnia: So, You’re Going to BEA? Ten Tips To Make the Most of Your Experience

Farrah Penn: (Hopefully) Everything You Need to Know about Book Expo America (BEA)

Effortlessly Reading: Some BEA Tips & Hints I Wish I Knew Beforehand

Gossamer Obsessions: So You're Going to BEA (A Handy Guide)

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We hope this post helped and please let us know if you're planning on attending this year we'd love to meet you! BEA is officially underway!

**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 :)