Montclair Library To Host 'Indie Author Day'

From Montclair Public Library:

MONTCLAIR, NJ – Join Montclair Public Library (MPL) to celebrate local writing communities on
October 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the main library auditorium. Indie Author Day, a nationwide
event sponsored by BiblioBoard, is designed to bring local emerging writers together to meet and
learn from each other and to participate in author panels and lectures on self-publishing, selfmarketing
and other hot issues for indie writers, in addition to short readings and book signings.
The public is encouraged to attend and meet dozens of local aspiring authors, poets and graphic
novelists, and to discover new talent. Local writers will be selling their materials on-site for
visitors to pick up their next favorite book.
“Montclair and its surrounding towns have vibrant writing communities and avid book lovers.”
said John Daquino, Information Specialist at MPL and event organizer. “We are thrilled to
provide a space where local emerging writers can connect directly with readers and each other.”
Below is the event schedule:

● 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Author readings and promotions.
● 12 to 1 p.m.: Jane Tabachnick (Book Publishing and Marketing Consultant) lecture on
book publishing and marketing.
● 1 to 2 p.m.: Amy Edelman (Founder of IndieReader) & Ed Charlton (Founder of
Scribbulations) lecture on valuable tips for emerging writers.
● 2 to 3 p.m.: Indie Author Day virtual panel discussion, featuring Robin Cutter (Director
of IngramSpark), Jon Fine (Former Director of Author and Publisher Relations at
Amazon), Kiera Parrott (Reviews Director at School Library Journal and Library
Journal), L. Penelope (author), and Jim Blanton (Director of Louisville Free Public
Library). Organized by BiblioBoard, Self-E, and Library Journal; presented at MPL via
live stream YouTube broadcast.
● 3 to 4 p.m.: Panel discussion on self-publishing and other topics of interest to emerging
writers, featuring Robin Divine (author and consultant), Hank Quense (author and
lecturer), Barry Sheinkopf (Director of Services at The Writing Center and Founder of
Bookshapers), and Donna Baier Stein (author and teacher).
● 4 to 4:30 p.m.: Robert Blake Whitehill (author and screenwriter) short talk on adapting a
novel into a screenplay.
● 4:30 to 5 p.m.: Author readings and promotions.
For more information, contact John Daquino at (973) 744-0500 ext. 2267 or
john.daquino@montclair.bccls.org.
Registration is encouraged, however drop-ins are welcomed. To register and for event details,
visit montclairlibrary.org/indieauthorday.

Photo: Eric Kiefer