My partner Nikki and I attended the Second Annual 1-800-CE0-READ Pow-Wow in Chicago this week, and what a fascinatin’ gathering of authorial illuminaries it was. For my sins, I was the kick-off speaker, and hot on my heels were Ray Bard, of Bard Press; Mark Bloomfield, of HBSP; Susan Williams, of Jossey-Bass; Barbara Cave Henricks and Dennis Welch, of Cave Henricks Communications; Mark Fortier, of Fortier Public Relations; Les Tuerk, of BrightSight Group; Gerry Sindell, of Thought Leaders Intl; and Shelley Dolley, of Leap7. Apologies if I’ve missed anyone; there were some pick-up talks added to the preordained scrum. There were 20+ authors in attendance to discuss the vagaries of the biz and to network, and authors are good networkers. Don’t be fooled by their tendency to sit alone in front of a computer and write books; when they get the chance, they make up for lost time and network like billy-oh.
I talked about ideas and public speaking, my favorite subjects, but I learned the most about blogging and the brave new world of cyberspace from several of the authors who are expert in that field. David Meerman Scott, www.webinknow.com; Barbara Henricks, http://blog.cavehenricks.com/; Rajesh Setty, http://blog.lifebeyondcode.com; and Phil Gerbyshak, http://makeitgreat.typepad.com have all blogged on the event already. The knowledge in the room was inspiring, and the willingness to share heartwarming over 2 cold Chicago days.
Thanks to Todd, Jack, Kate and the other amazing folks at CEO READ for a great event.
Sure was a fun time, huh Nick? I sure learned a bunch from you too, and wanted to be sure I thanked you for all your expertise. I’m still in process mode, but soon I’ll be coming back to you for some help.
Hey Nick, It was great to meet you. Let’s keep in touch. David
…and a great kickoff speaker you were!
Thanks for coming and sharing. If you and Nikki find yourselves in the Midwest again, do come to Milwaukee and visit. We’d love to have you both.
Nick – Thanks for the thought provoking opening session. I loved the brainstorms/debates on book ideas – I didn’t want it to end.
Kevin :)
Nik and Nikki:
It was a pleasure meeting with you both in-person FINALLY.
Look forward to more conversations.
Best,
Raj
Nick, I thought you did a wonderful job in setting the tone for what was an outstanding event. Not being a regular speaker myself, I have been saddled with an ever changing list of things I should have said. Who knows, maybe they’ll give me another shot.
Les
Hi Nick!
I really enjoyed your talk! Great way to start the jam-packed event. I’m only sorry we didn’t get to meet – maybe next year?
Jon/8cr
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