2015 Signing Info

[Laura]

The autographing area schedule (or at least part of it?) is up on the bea site! So exciting!

[Hannah]

AHHHH!!!

[Laura]

It looks like it isn't fully loaded - definitely some tables missing in a lot of the time slots - I don't see anything above table 15. But, it is so exciting to see some of it up! We can officially start planning!

[Hannah]

Hmmmm .... I don't see it. :(

[Laura]

You have to go into My Show Planner and then "Conference" - it has everything listed there and you have to sift through to see the autographing sessions.

[Hannah]

Awesome!!!! Thanks!!!

[Hannah]

Awesome!!!! Thanks!!!

[Krista]

That's it - I'm getting no work done today...

I've been checking every single day for weeks now. Thanks for the heads up!

[Jenni]

Krista wrote: "That's it - I'm getting no work done today...

I've been checking every single day for weeks now. Thanks for the heads up!"

Oh goodness. Same here!

[Andi (Andi's ABCs)]

Well I'm getting no work done now. :-)

[Jenni]

Ok, am I the only one actually putting this information in a spreadsheet?

Someone did this last year and shared it. It was my life at BEA, so I know I'd need it again this year.

Sometimes I hate being so organized, but I know I'd feel lost without it!

[Krista]

I'm putting it all in my own spreadsheet. I won't start to color-code things though until I get the full table schedule and the in-booth schedule.

[Laura]

I wrote to my contact at BEA to see if she can send me the full spreadsheet like she did last year, but it usually isn't until the full schedule is released. If I get it, I will certainly share again!

[Krista]

Laura wrote: "I wrote to my contact at BEA to see if she can send me the full spreadsheet like she did last year, but it usually isn't until the full schedule is released. If I get it, I will certainly share again!"

I LOVE LOVE LOVE your spreadsheet. I break out my colored highlighters and am in organization heaven when you send those out! Thank you!

[Krista]

So, how ugly is your Friday looking? Because, mine is looking RIDIC.

[Meg]

So much awesomeness, and this is just the autograph area schedule! Can't wait to see everyone in passing as we all try to make it to as many things as possible! Let the spreadsheets/planning begin!

[Lexie]

I'm okay so far...though its going to be a close call and some hard choices...I'm rather worried for my Weds at 3pm...I have three authors listed all of equal value to me...

[Krista]

Does anyone know when PW's BEA issue comes out? It should be soon, right?

[Lexie]

If it follows historical precedent, next week on Tuesday or Wednesday. However since BEA decided to be different then the last 5 years and post something useful early, I'm kind of WHATEVER JUST GIVE IT ALL TO ME NOW THEN :flaily hands:

[Krista]

Lexie wrote: "If it follows historical precedent, next week on Tuesday or Wednesday. However since BEA decided to be different then the last 5 years and post something useful early, I'm kind of WHATEVER JUST GI..."

SO MUCH TRUTH

[Laura]

Lexie wrote: "I'm okay so far...though its going to be a close call and some hard choices...I'm rather worried for my Weds at 3pm...I have three authors listed all of equal value to me..."

I'm okay so far too, but I really think this is only half the autographing schedule - there are usually 24-26 booths in the autographing area. Plus, we still have to get the in-booth schedule, too!

[Laura]

Krista wrote: "Does anyone know when PW's BEA issue comes out? It should be soon, right?"

It's the May 4th issue. I'm not sure when that will be "out" though.

[Lexie]

Laura wrote: "Lexie wrote: "I'm okay so far...though its going to be a close call and some hard choices...I'm rather worried for my Weds at 3pm...I have three authors listed all of equal value to me..."

I'm oka..."
oh don't worry - I know it'll explode. I'm determined to be less obsessive this year though. My heart can't take the amount of running we'll have to do since the Autograph Area moved.

[Jenni]

Laura wrote: "I wrote to my contact at BEA to see if she can send me the full spreadsheet like she did last year, but it usually isn't until the full schedule is released. If I get it, I will certainly share again!"

You are amazing. Seriously. That spreadsheet was AMAZING!

[Hannah]

I agree - that spreadsheet is a LIFESAVER, Laura. You are made of all things awesome!!!!

My schedule is looking pretty darn good.

[Laura]

If those of you who want the spreadsheet, want to email me now, I can start a list and that way pass it along as soon as I get it. It probably won't be until the beginning of May sometime. My email is BookcaseLaura(at)gmail(dot)com

[Andi (Andi's ABCs)]

Hannah wrote: "I agree - that spreadsheet is a LIFESAVER, Laura. You are made of all things awesome!!!!

My schedule is looking pretty darn good."

Mine isn't too bad either Hannah. I little iffy on Friday with closer times, but once I prioritize I'll be good.

[Jenni]

I'm excited for After Alice by Maguire, on Thursday! <3

[Lexie]

Laura wrote: "If those of you who want the spreadsheet, want to email me now, I can start a list and that way pass it along as soon as I get it. It probably won't be until the beginning of May sometime. My email..."

emailed Laura!

[Nicole Lynn]

Laura wrote: "The autographing area schedule (or at least part of it?) is up on the bea site! So exciting!"

Thanks so much for letting us know! I've been going through it for the past two days now lol! So excited :)

[Chris]

Laura wrote: "I wrote to my contact at BEA to see if she can send me the full spreadsheet like she did last year, but it usually isn't until the full schedule is released. If I get it, I will certainly share again!"

Laura...I live for your full spreadsheet! You are so awesome to share that information :-)

[Nicole Lynn]

Laura wrote: "If those of you who want the spreadsheet, want to email me now, I can start a list and that way pass it along as soon as I get it. It probably won't be until the beginning of May sometime. My email..."

Thanks so much for sharing!! I will send you an email right now :)

[Lexie]

Clean Teen Pub just tweeted about some inbooth signings as well (https://twitter.com/AuthorSherry/stat...

Booth PDZ565
Weds 5/27
2pm - Julie Wetzel "ON THE ACCIDENTAL WINGS OF DRAGONS
4pm - Nely Cab - CREATURA

Thurs 5/28
11am - Tyler H Jolley & Sherry D Ficklin - PRODIGAL and RIVEN
2pm - Jennifer Anne Davis - CAGE OF DECEIT

Fri 5/29
11am - Michelle Pickett - UNSPEAKABLE and MILAYNA
2pm - Sherry D. Ficklin - QUEEN OF TOMORROW

[Krista]

Laura wrote: "If those of you who want the spreadsheet, want to email me now, I can start a list and that way pass it along as soon as I get it. It probably won't be until the beginning of May sometime. My email..."

E-mail sent - thanks again Laura!

[Marcilia]

Laura wrote: "I wrote to my contact at BEA to see if she can send me the full spreadsheet like she did last year, but it usually isn't until the full schedule is released. If I get it, I will certainly share again!"

Bless you Laura!

[Marcilia]

Jenni wrote: "I'm excited for After Alice by Maguire, on Thursday! <3"

Me too! I love his books!

[Marcilia]

Laura wrote: "If those of you who want the spreadsheet, want to email me now, I can start a list and that way pass it along as soon as I get it. It probably won't be until the beginning of May sometime. My email..."


Email sent Laura. Thank you so much!

[Brianna]

Thanks so much Laura, definitely going to email you!

And I haven't looked yet for fear of getting overwhelmed. I'm working BEA on Thursday so I have a feeling that the universe will put the bulk of what I want on Thursday. :(

[Britt]

Krista wrote: "So, how ugly is your Friday looking? Because, mine is looking RIDIC."

Yes!! My Friday is SRS BSNS!!

[Britt]

Laura wrote: "If those of you who want the spreadsheet, want to email me now, I can start a list and that way pass it along as soon as I get it. It probably won't be until the beginning of May sometime. My email..."

Thanks Laura just sent you an email. Your a life saver for a non organized gal like myself.

[Carrie]

*looks at all the authors* I'm starting to feel a bit overwhelmed now. Excited but overwhelmed.

Just to confirm, for autographing sessions, if I have the autographing pass, I do not have to pay there for the autographs/books? First time BEA goer here, and I just want to make sure.

[Carrie]

Another question for you guys, realistically, how many signings can you get through in say an hour?

[Lexie]

for the first Q - yes you won't need to donate the $1 per book. And realistically I've gone thru 3. if you time it well. Tho its possible to go thru more if the lines are short or the authors are fast.

[Grace]

Care wrote: "Another question for you guys, realistically, how many signings can you get through in say an hour?"

Realisitically, I have done three in one hour, but that was because the lines were short. So if the lines are really long, maybe one or two...

[Laura]

Care wrote: "Another question for you guys, realistically, how many signings can you get through in say an hour?"

I agree that three is do-able. Especially if you are early and in the front of the line for the first one. I've also seen authors with huge lines that have started an hour before have no one in their line by the end of their time slot and you can just walk right up to get the book (sometimes this even happens with ticketed authors that let you get the book even if you don't have a ticket). I wouldn't count on that, but it is good to check at the end, too. Especially if you don't have somewhere to be afterward.

[Carrie]

Thank you guys, this is really helpful for my planning.

[Kimberly]

Laura wrote: "If those of you who want the spreadsheet, want to email me now, I can start a list and that way pass it along as soon as I get it. It probably won't be until the beginning of May sometime. My email..."

Ohhh, thanks! Emailed. :D

[Jenni]

Signings depends on multiple factors.

I wouldn't plan on more than 3 an hour, and put them in order of importance/popularity.

One factor that helps, is how early you can line up.

Let's say that you know there are 3 authors you REALLY want to get at 2pm. Your best bet to get to them all, is if you only get 1 signing at 1pm. If you are there early, and can actually get in and out of the signing within the first 15 minutes of it starting, the best luck you will have for the remaining two.

It really is a numbers game. Where you are in line, how chatty the author is, how many people are in line, etc.

My husband and I saw very little of each other at BEA. He 'manned' the author lines while I went to the in-booth signings and drops. This year I figure it will be more of the same, since the two areas are sooo spread out from each other.

[Hannah]

If you have free time, I always swing through the autograph area because inevitably there will be signings that are ending and the lines only have 5 people in them and you can get in and out quick.

[Britt]

I have a question for you guys. Ticketed authors....when do you get these tickets? Is this why you get to the javits so early in the morning? I'm a bit lost one that topic. I have my reader pass and my one time line skip as well. Can you guys tell me how to use that (prob for Liegh Bardugo).

Ps this group is helping me A ToN! I'm so nervicited it helps to have some idea of what to do. :-)