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BEA 2014 Autographing ProgramsNew Publicity Package Available This Year!Thursday, May 29 - Saturday, May 31, 2014Javits Center, New York, NYBEA Autographing Programs feature the Autographing Area, the largest author autographing program in the United States. This special feature area gives your author massive exposure by putting them in the spotlight at BEA. This is the best way to ensure that your author comes face to face with booksellers and book consumer fans. In addition, there is an In Booth Autographing option for your The Autographing Program Packages listed above are only available to BEA Exhibitors. If you are not exhibiting at BEA and are interested in learning more, please see the FAQ’s on page 2.For questions, please contact Beth Oliveras, Autographing DirectorPhone: 203.979.7828 Email: betholiveras@yahoo.comStandard: 1 Autographing SessionNew Title ShowcaseSigning Only: 1 Autographing Session How long is an Autographing Session? Either 30 minutes or 60 minutes depending on the author’s preference.How do I submit my author for the Autographing Area Program?BEA submissions are being accepted electronically only. If your company has a booth at BEA, please go to: www.bookexpoamerica.com/form to register your author. This is a password protected website, the password is “bookexpo”. The deadline for the Autographing Area is March 21, 2014 and for the In Booth Signing is April 11, 2014. If you are not exhibiting at BEA, please see #3. Can my author participate in an Autographing Area Program if we are not exhibiting at BEA? Yes, we are accepting registrations for non-BEA exhibitors. The fee is $500 per author. Please contact Beth Oliveras, Autographing Director, directly if you are a non-exhibitor. 4.We strongly suggest working with other members on your team to determine the best package choice for you. For publishers that plan to submit 5 or more authors, purchasing a table for a day is a great option. You can schedule up to 10 authors for that day, the table is yours and you set the schedule. 5.You cannot choose your day and time but you are allowed to enter your preferences when you submit your application. If you have any special requests or requirements additionally, you will have a place to enter that information as well. The BEA team will do the best we can to accommodate everyone.6.I am an author, can I register directly?No. All registrations must be completed by the publisher. We do not accept registrations directly from the authors. 7.Once you’ve completed the registration process, you will receive a conrmation and various communications from Beth Oliveras in the late winter / early spring about shipping your books, etc. You will have the ability to log back into the site up until the deadline of Friday, March 21, 2014 and make any changes necessary (book title change, author name change, etc). The nal Autographing Area schedule will be posted late April.8.I am registering multiple authors, how do I do this? If you are not renting the table for a day, you will need to register each author one by one.9.No. The BEA Autographing Area is not a selling event. We suggest you ship 125 books for a 30 minute signing and 250 books for a 60 minute signing. The books will be autographed by your author and given out for free to the attendees that wait in line. If I register an author for the Autographing Program, does that mean that they are registered for the Show? No. BEA Show Badges are required for admittance to BEA and are obtained through your exhibit booth. The Autographing Area does not supply badges and authors will not be allowed onto the Show Floor without a badge so please work through your booth representative for this. FAQsBEA 2014 Autographing ProgramsNew Publicity Package Available This Year!Thursday, May 29 - Saturday, May 31, 2014Javits Center, New York, NY Who are the Power Readers?The Power Readers are avid book fans (consumers) who will be returning to BEA for the 3rd year! BEA will be open to both the industry and Power Readers on Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, hosting a signing event on Saturday is a great way to showcase your authors directly to consumers!What is an “in booth” signing?An in booth signing is a great way to showcase your author in addition to the Autographing Area. You schedule the day and time, you ship the books to your booth, you handle the event logistics and BEA will promote it for you.How do I register an “in booth” signing? BEA submissions are being accepted electronically only. You must be an exhibitor to host an in booth signing. Please go to: www.bookexpoamerica.com/form to submit your information. This is a password protected website, the password is “bookexpo”. The deadline is April 11, 2014.Is there a fee for an “in booth” signing?Yes, the fee is $80 and includes a website listing, a BEA Mobile listing and also, a listing in the Autographing Program. Are there any restrictions for an “in booth” signing?Yes. You must have a minimum of 800 sq ft. of booth space and the autographing lines must be contained with rope and stanchions. Lines should not block neighboring booths. What is the New Title Showcase?The New Title Showcase is the opportunity to place your author’s book in a prime location: the lobby of the Javits Center. Includes full face-out display, listing in New Title Showcase Catalog, and online listing in searchable database at www.NewTitleShowcase.comWhat is a 3 minute Podcast? It is a 3 minute audio recording interview with your author and our BEA correspondent. We’ll record the podcast and distribute. You can use the MP3 le or video le in your own publicity. (You may choose to do your podcast either pre-show or on-site.)What is a BEA LIVE! Interview?It is a 2-3 minute interview done live with our BEA correspondent and professional camera person who will ask general questions about your authors forthcoming book and watched live online at www.bookexpoamerica.comFAQs ContinuedBEA 2014 Autographing ProgramsNew Publicity Package Available This Year!Thursday, May 29 - Saturday, May 31, 2014Javits Center, New York, NY