Yes, that's right, online ticket sales are now over. After all, we need some time to get ready for tomorrow morning. We do have some seats left unsold, so if you show up tomorrow morning, you may be able to latch onto a ticket. But, no guarantees; it's "first-come, first-served." Oh, and only cash will be accepted.

Do you have a book or book idea longing for an audience? Looking to promote it but don't know where to begin? Join this refreshingly positive look at the publishing industry to learn what you can do to succeed. Walk away with strategies to market your brand and writing persona. Learn how to create a five-year marketing plan around your personal strengths to take your manuscript from concept to audience. Discover how to really know your audience, reach your audience, and find hooks that are authentic and genuine. Marty Chan's personal anecdotes about his successes and failures will have you chuckling through your own apprehensions around promotion, publicity, and marketing.

 Marty Chan is a cross-genre writer with successes in theatre, television, radio and kids’ fiction. He’s best known for his cross-cultural hit, Mom, Dad, I’m Living with a White Girl. Edmonton audiences may know of his work from CBC Radio, the Edmonton Journal or the Fringe Festival. Currently, he has been entertaining kids across Canada with his hilarious mystery novels and picture book. He works and lives in Edmonton with his wife and their two cats. For more information about Marty, please visit martychan.com.

Cancellation Policy: The registration fee (less 20% for administration costs) will be refunded if notice of cancellation is received on or before September 1, 2010. No refunds will be given if notice of cancellation is received after September 1, 2010, and no refunds will be given for "no shows."

Morning refreshments will be provided.