NOTE: All sessions have been filled. If you would like to apply as a alternate in case of a last-minute cancellation, please follow the regular sign-up procedure noted below.
We are looking for Experts to host discussion tables on topics of interest
to professional communicators. This year's topics are
listed below (see last year's topics). You must have demonstrated
proficiency in the subject area you choose to qualify as an Expert. We can
use up to three Experts per subject area.
The format for the Experts Sessions is casual and fun; no advance preparation
or formal presentations are required. As an Expert, you simply agree to be
available for one or more 30-minute sessions to answer guests' questions in the comfortable
setting of the hotel's mezzanine. We do ask that you come up with one or more "hot" issues
or problem areas that you're willing to address, just to start the discussion
at your table and to provide a focus. Each Expert table has chairs for Expo
guests to stop by, hear what you have to say, and ask questions as they enjoy
their drinks and appetizers.
Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come basis, with priority given
to BWA members. The first deadline for member signup is August 1, 2007. After
August 1, any remaining slots will be offered to nonmembers in the community.
We are planning several concurrent presentations in four time periods (sessions):
- Session
I presentations are
from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.
- Session
II presentations are
from 6:40 to 7:10 p.m.
- Session III presentations are
from 7:20 to 7:50 p.m.
- Session IV presentations are
from 8:00 to 8:30 p.m.
To sign up, send the following information to Mary Headley,
headley80503 at comcast.net with "Expo Expert" in the Subject field:
- Your Expert subject area
- Your topic or "hot"
issue for discussion in this subject area
- A brief description of your
accomplishments in this subject area
- Any times between 6 and 9 p.m. you are
*not* available
| Subject Area |
Topic(s) for Discussion |
Presenter |
Session |
Table |
| Adobe CS3 |
Overview of Creative Suite 3 |
Erica Gamet |
III, IV |
1 |
| Creative Writing |
Writing exercises for poets |
Marella Colyvas |
II |
1 |
| Creative Writing |
So you want to write a novel? |
Kathy Leftwich |
I |
1 |
| E-learning |
Introduction to Second Life for e-learning |
Kim Hansen |
III, IV |
2 |
| E-zines |
E-zine best practices |
Kelly Robbins |
I, II |
2 |
| FrameMaker |
The power of creating books
|
Linda Gallagher
|
I, II |
3 |
| FrameMaker |
Using FrameMaker for shared content: an unstructured approach |
Jim Ramsay |
I, II |
5 |
| Freelancing |
Deciding if it’s a good idea to freelance |
Jan Fowler |
I, II |
4 |
| Freelancing |
Retirement planning for freelancers |
Linda Woods |
III |
4 |
| Graphic Design |
Typography tips for writers |
Jeremy Carlson |
III, IV |
3 |
| Mac Platform |
Using a Mac in a Windows-dominated world |
Jeff Gamet |
III, IV |
5 |
| Marketing |
From cold feet to cold calls |
Bette Frick |
III, IV |
6 |
| Marketing |
Achieve your marketing goals by writing an educational white paper |
Al Kemp |
II |
6 |
| Microsoft Word |
Double the speed at which you use MS Word |
Bill Holtsnider |
II, III |
7 |
| New Media |
Building your career with blogging and other online media |
Amy Gahran |
I, II |
8 |
| New Media |
Social networking sites for the professional
|
Phil Nugent |
III, IV |
8 |
| Online Help |
HelpLogic: Dirt-cheap, cross-platform help authoring |
Phil Tobias |
IV |
7 |
| Project Management |
Fund your project by writing a successful business case |
Al Kemp |
I |
10 |
| Project Management |
Juggling projects when everything seems to be priority #1 |
Frank Tagader |
III, IV |
10 |
| Publishing |
Low-budget online marketing for your book |
Donna Druchunas |
I, II |
9 |
| Publishing |
Writing a nonfiction book proposal |
Margaret Pevec |
III, IV |
9 |
| Publishing |
From e-books to print - Let the publishers pay you |
TJ Michaels |
I, II |
6 for I, 10 for II |
| Technical Editing |
Key document quality assurance checks for when your deadline looms |
Mary Headley |
IV |
4 |
| Technical Writing |
Growing a writing department of one |
Tammy Van Boening |
I, II |
11 |
| Technical Writing |
Authoring documents for an international audience |
Kathy Ramsey |
III, IV |
11 |
| Website Design |
Getting your website started |
Marci Bowman |
III |
12 |
| Website Design |
What you need to know about search engine optimization |
Ben Waymire |
I, II |
12 |
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