Programs by Genre - Journalism and Publishing
Book Talk
10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m.
State Capitol, Senate Committee Room A
The Best of Peter Finney, Legendary New Orleans Sportswriter
Peter Finney Jr.
Discussion
11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
State Capitol, House Committee Room 4
A New Frontier: Electronic Publishing for the Digital Age
Ebooks have paved a new frontier for writers, allowing them to self-publish easily and market to the world. The profit margin is much higher as well. Is ebook publishing for you? Join writers/publishers Julie Smith, Farrah Rochon, Nancy Duplechain, Lori Leger, and Cherie Claire who will describe the ins and outs of ebooks and how to get started in this exciting new avenue of publishing.
Volunteer
Book-loving volunteers are essential to the Louisiana Book Festival's success. Whether it's escorting authors, guiding visitors, selling refreshments, working with children in the Young Readers Pavilion or other fun and rewarding assignments, the Louisiana Book Festival wants you to join the volunteer team.
