"Carol is the perfect mix of what you look for in an event planner: she is knowledgeable, accessible, and attentive. She knows her audience as well as the resources at her command; shake (not stir) liberally with some outside-the-box thinking, and you have the makings for a near-perfect event."-Kim and Danny Adlerman, authors of Africa Calling and How Much Wood Could a Woodchuck Chuck? Writing a book requires technique and skill, but reaching and captivating an audience is another skill altogether-one that does not come naturally to most authors. In The Author's Guide to Planning Book Events, award-winning author and accomplished book-event coordinator Carol Hoenig provides the know-how to show authors how to Find and choose the perfect venue Plan an event for optimum results Build on each success to reach more readers Hoenig has worked with hundreds of successful authors and book publicists and shares the best of her stories and theirs. She explains why nontraditional venue functions can be much more lucrative than traditional events at a local bookstore. And she provides step-by-step instructions for planning, organizing-and enjoying-publication and book-signing events. The result is a must-have resource for every author's bookshelf.

"Carol is the perfect mix of what you look for in an event planner: she is knowledgeable, accessible, and attentive. She knows her audience as well as the resources at her command; shake (not stir) liberally with some outside-the-box thinking, and you have the makings for a near-perfect event."-Kim and Danny Adlerman, authors of Africa Calling and How Much Wood Could a Woodchuck Chuck? Writing a book requires technique and skill, but reaching and captivating an audience is another skill altogether-one that does not come naturally to most authors. In The Author's Guide to Planning Book Events, award-winning author and accomplished book-event coordinator Carol Hoenig provides the know-how to show authors how to Find and choose the perfect venue Plan an event for optimum results Build on each success to reach more readers Hoenig has worked with hundreds of successful authors and book publicists and shares the best of her stories and theirs. She explains why nontraditional venue functions can be much more lucrative than traditional events at a local bookstore. And she provides step-by-step instructions for planning, organizing-and enjoying-publication and book-signing events. The result is a must-have resource for every author's bookshelf.

This bestselling all-in-one guide to the event planning business is back and better than ever, fully updated and revised to reflect the very latest trends and best practices in the industry. This handy, comprehensive guide includes forms, checklists, and tips for managing events, as well as examples and case studies of both successful and unsuccessful events. Judy Allen (Toronto, ON, Canada) is founder and President of Judy Allen Productions, a full-service event planning production company.

EVENT PLANNING 101 This is an ideal book for those seeking a step by step formula to plan and deliver a successful event. With the vital balance of professional experience behind them, the authors teach the next generation of event planners with unrivalled knowledge, ensuring an effective event process from start to finish. This book delivers practical understanding of the theory and practice needed to activate each stage of planning, from initial venue selection, budgeting and programme content, to managing stakeholders and sponsors, promotion, risk assessment, safety and post-event evaluation. This book expands on managing events on the day, and explores the PR and experiential marketing boom for live brand experiences. Including updated real-world case studies from around the globe. Get a copy now!

Author events are a great way to build excitement and interest in books and reading. Now you can successfully plan and host author visits. This guide covers every step from why you should hold author events and how your organization can benefit to such logistics as selecting an author, choosing the type of event and venue, publicity, set-up, escorting, crowd control, and managing the autograph line. Filled with practicial tips, proven techniques, and anecdotes, this book will inspire you and get you through your author events with flying colors. Author events are a great way to build excitement and interest in books and reading. With this guide in hand, you can easily and successfully plan and host author visits. The primer covers every step. It begins by explaining why you should hold author events and how your organization can benefit. It then goes on to such logistics as selecting an author, choosing the type of event and venue, publicity, setup, escorting, crowd control, and managing the autograph line. Filled with practical tips, proven techniques, and engaging anecdotes, this book will inspire you and get you through your author events with flying colors.

Looking for a new career that has you working with people, meeting clients, vendors, and using your creativity? How to start a career in event planning depends on you. To get hired, you'll need a social personality, know how to listen, and how to relate to and understand people and their vision for their event. In this book, the author will show you how to mastermind and oversee the perfect event-from invitations to choosing the right location, from food and beverages to the subtle hints that make a party great. But more than that, This book is also a career manual for anyone desirous of becoming a great event planner. Whether you're planning a single event-personal or business, at home or in a fantastic hotel-or a life's work as an event planner, this book will give you the guidance you need.

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Drag out the sticky notes, highlighters, and note pads and prepare to be immersed in a comprehensive crash course on event planning as the author "holds your hand" and takes you step-by-step through the dynamics necessary to plan successful events of any size or type. Written in an easy-to-read format with a cutting-edge approach, every one of its 283 pages contains tips and suggestions that will lead you on the path to success. Whether you are a newbie or seasoned veteran, you're sure to use this book as a resource guide time after time for yourself and your organizing committees. This book would be good for those planning events but also those involved with assisting and promoting events including chambers of commerce, convention and visitors bureaus, and PR agencies. This essential handbook walks you through each step of running a successful event in a logical progression. * Discover how to find your organizing committee and on-site volunteers. * Explore event themes for music, food, wine, beer, books, film, and air shows. * Find out what sponsors need and want, and how budgets, money handling, and online ticket sales work. * Master the key components of marketing a festival, and social media and publicity strategies to use before, during, and after your event. * Learn the steps to book talent - headliners, artists, speakers, musicians, pilots, performers, winemakers, authors, chefs, entertainers, and brewmasters. * Review revenue-generating options and what's needed to sell food, drinks, and merchandise.