Patti Hultstrand
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Amazon, Ingram, Bookbaby, Oh My!
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Room Four
11:00am- 50 minutesFor self-published authors, choosing the right print-on-demand partner can be confusing. Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, BookBaby, and other services each offer different advantages in cost, distribution, quality, and control. In this 50-minute panel, publishing professionals and experienced authors break down the major POD options, explain how each platform works, and discuss how writers can choose the printing and distribution approach that best fits their goals. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the print-on-demand landscape and practical guidance for making the right publishing decision.
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Indie Publishing Strategies That Work
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Room Three
9:00am- 50 minutesBeing an independent author means you wear ALL the hats. Get in this panel and chat with Patti and your peers about strategies that make that work easier, more effective and ultimately, generate more book sales.
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So, you want to be a film critic?
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Room Four
3:00pm- 50 minutesWhat makes a great film? What makes for a dud? Why does anyone’s opinion matter? Do YOU have what it takes to be a movie critic? Join a discussion about how to analyze a film and then write about it, with Nerdvana Media’s ‘film influencer’ and Phoenix Film Critics Society board member, Bob Leeper.
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Staying Busy Sells Books
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Room Four
12:00pm- 50 minutesPersonal appearances and other places to sell books really keep an author busy. However, it also pretty much guarantees personal book sales. Patti will talk about where to find and cultivate places to sell your books, beyond the online sources. She will also talk about sales tax licenses, the equipment needed, and when a sales location is just not worth the effort.






