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8644. About Small Presses: If everyone says you can do it yourself, why get a publisher?
Moderator: Bob Nelson

If everyone says you can do it yourself, why get a publisher? The internet would have you believe that you do not need a publisher to publish your book, and maybe you don't. Let's talk about all the reasons you should.
Barbra Dillon, Jean-Paul Garnier, Robert (Bob) Nelson, Jan S. Utstein
SAT 11:30 am - 12:45 pm, La Jolla B

8743. Marketing and the Art of Self Publishing
Moderator: Jessica Brawner

You finally finished writing that book, but you're intimidated by the idea of finding an agent and a publisher. You explore self-publishing only to find out that you need to do all of your own formatting, marketing, promotion, and absolutely everything else. It's a lot of work! No matter which way you go, it seems impossible but? people do it. How do they come up with a plan? What platforms do they use? What are the tips and tricks? Can AI help? How can you make the impossible of marketing and self-publishing manageable and, in fact, enjoyable? Come find out!
Jessica Brawner, Barbra Dillon, Nicholas Doan, Brandie June, Russell Nohelty
SAT 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm, La Jolla B

8714. Graphic Novels Aren't Just For Superheroes!
Moderator: Nicholas Doan

Sure, we all know about Watchmen, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, and Ghost in the Shell. But what about V for Vendetta, Maus, Persepolis, and Barefoot Gen, some of which only touch on the fantastic in their content and approach. What's going on in graphic novels today?
Barbra Dillon, Nicholas Doan, L. K. Indigo, Russell Nohelty, William O'Neill, Joelle Sellner
SAT 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm, Los Angeles B