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Last year, was the first annual Brain to Books Cyber Convention. 200+ Authors and readers came together for this three day event. Modeled after Comi-Con, the Brain to Books Cyber Convention in online, free, and connects readers to authors. Authors basically put on a fantastic show for the readers. And yes, we want readers there! This year marks our second annual Cyber Convention. It is held here on Goodreads. This year we have expanded it to Facebook.
If you are a reader, join this group and comment. That's really just it. If you are an author wanting to join for 2017... I'll be sending out the link on 11 April 2016. If you can't wait for the answer, email me at angelabchrysler@gmail.com
This is the second year for the Cyber Convention. Last year was smaller and more chaotic. We had 160 members total. This year we more than quadrupled that number at 680+ members. Only 305 of these members are participating authors. Next year, we have projected to see 2,500 members attend, but possibly a lot more. Everything was far more organized this year.
We all walked away with a massive boost in comrades. We got to know each other more and we tightened our relationships. Many of us started a few new ones.
We forgot to invite the readers... (Go ahead... get the laugh out of your system). So this year, we've changed the name and are looking to notify our readers.
As it was my first year, I had a lot of things in place that overly-complicated a lot. This year, all those annoyances have been cut way back. Brainstorm, invent your own ideas, and run with it!
"Do I have to be present for the entire 72 hours of the convention?
No. Not at all :) Last year, we had many authors who posted their appearance schedule in their booths. You are welcome to come and go as you please and there is no "check in" process. We're all adults here. Obviously, the more you are here, the more advantage you will have to push your books and promote, but only do what you can. You are not expected or held to any schedule or attendance. It's a "come and go" as you please. :)
"What if I can't be there at all?"
This is not a live Convention. You do not have to be present! Do not miss this opportunity! Last year, we had many authors who signed up, then were unable to attend, or who couldn't be there, but made a booth anyway. I encourage this! If you can not attend, create your booth anyway and provide links to your website and books! The readers will still be there to see your books and find you.
I signed up, but am not able to make it.
This happened last year. If you can not make it, do not quit! You can still build a "booth" and post a "I can not be here, but be sure to check out my books."
"What are my responsibilities?"
You are responsible for posting and managing your own thread. Notifying your readers of this event. Getting your giveaways to winners. That is it really.
"What is the Mod responsible for?"
The Mod is in charge of pointing at things and saying, "Put that there," and keeping everything organized and making sure we all remember the steps to this crazy dance. If you have questions, I answer them.
Is the mass giveaway separate from a giveaway that we can host individually in our booths?
Authors are free to donate to the Mass Giveaway, create their own giveaway at their booths, or both!
Are authors responsible for the distributions of prizes to the winners?
Yes. If you have donated a book to the Mass Giveaway, or if you are hosting your own, you—the author—is responsible for getting your giveaway to the winners. You are also responsible for following up with the giveaway and asking Me the Mod for winner's contact information.
are you looking for Kindle books or are Smashwords coupons/gifts acceptable?
Smashwords coupons are most definitely welcome! If you only have this eBook format to offer, please let me know when you sign up for the Mass Giveaway so entries can see that they will be expected to have a Smashwords account if they win.
How did you bold everything!? I want to do that!
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