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2006 BWA Expo: Experts Sessions |
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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. Topics that will be presented this year are listed below. 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 Expert sessions is casual and fun; no advance preparation or formal presentations are required. As an Expert, you simply agree to be available for a 45-minute session 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, 2006. After August 1, any remaining slots will be offered first to members who request more than one session time or topic, and finally to nonmembers in the community.
We are planning 12 concurrent presentations in two session time periods. Session I presentations will be held from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. and Session II presentations will be held from 7:30 to 8:15 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 |
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| Creative Writing | So you want to write a novel? | Kathy Leftwich | II |
| Creative Writing | Writing techniques that enhance your creativity - and productivity | Marella Colyvas | I |
| E-zines/Newsletters | E-zine best practices | Kelly Robbins | I |
| FrameMaker | Why Frame is better than Word - and vice versa | Bill Holtsnider | II |
| Freelancing | Essentials for freelancing success | Linda Woods | I |
| Freelancing | Building a portfolio | Miki Magyar | II |
| HTML/CSS | Pros and cons of using CSS | Marci Bowman | II |
| Instructional Design | Creating Web-based training from PowerPoint presentations | Kim Hansen | II |
| Mac Platform | Using a Mac as a creative and business tool in a Windows-dominated world | Jeff Gamet | I |
| Marketing/PR | Business marketing basics | Erin Blakemore | I |
| Marketing/PR | Tips for handling PR for large events | Sandi Bianchi | II |
| MS Word | Double the speed at which you use MS Word | Bill Holtsnider | I |
| Online Help | Single-sourcing multiple outputs, including online help | Linda Gallagher | II |
| Photoshop | Creating professional graphics for Web or print; What file format should you use for your digital camera? |
Phil Tobias | I |
| Presentations | Bite the bullet: Don't kill the message with your presentation slides | Bette Frick | II |
| Publishing | Print-on-demand publishing: Pitfalls and best practices | Corrine McKay | I |
| Technical Editing | Key document quality assurance checks for when your deadline looms | Mary Headley | II |
| Translation/Localization | Format proofing localized documents | Sandi Bianchi | I |
| Translation/Localization | Getting started as a translator | Corrine McKay | II |
| Usability | Usability testing on a shoestring | Al Kemp | II |
| Web Design | Getting your web site started | Kelly Robbins | II |
| Web Design | How to code a website so your client can do minor updates | Marci Bowman | I |
| White Papers | Achieve your marketing goals by writing an educational white paper | Al Kemp | I |
| XML/DITA | XML and DITA: What's all the buzz about? | Jim Ramsay | I |
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