Matlacha Authors Days
Frequently Asked
Questions
Q. What is it?
A. Matlacha Authors Days is a literary event that gives
authors to increase their reader base and strengthen their platform by
providing them the opportunity to speak to an audience in an “auditorium”
setting. Authors will present information about their books, their writing, and
their knowledge of their subjects in large tents provided for this purpose.
Matlacha Authors days will be heavily promoted on local TV and other media.
(Seventy TV spots on both NBC and ABC affiliates which reach viewers in seven
counties and more than a half-million households.)
Q. Where is it?
A. Matlacha/Pine Island Florida
– Matlacha is close to Cape Coral , Fort Myers , Punta Gorda, and Sanibel Island and in the
vicinity of Sarasota , Venice ,
Port Charlotte, Bonita Springs , Naples and Marco Island Matlacha Park part of the Lee County
Q. When is it?
A. November 30th & December 1st,
2013 starting at 9 AM and lasting until 5 PM.
Q. Who is eligible?
A. All published authors who agree to the following entrance
rules. 1) All books must be “perfect bound” paperback or be hard covered with
exceptions for the following…cook books, children’s board books, craft
instruction books, and wildlife identification books. Exceptions must be
applied for. 2) Books published by micro publishers (less than three authors)
or self-published books are welcome but will be required to pass a CRAFT edit.
Any book with numerous grammatical, typographical, and production errors will
be declined. Content will not be edited.
Q. Where and when do I submit a book for edit?
A. All books requiring edit must be submitted and sent to
the Pine Island Chamber of Commerce, 4120
Pine Island Road , Matlacha , FL 33993
Q. What are the deadlines?
A. For sign up to participate ………………………. 10/10/2013
Since participation is limited to 100
authors it is recommended you sign up as soon as possible if you wish to be
part of the event.
For submitting a
book for edit …………………. 10/10/2013
For submitting
your book cover, picture,
and eight word headline for the TV ad
...………. 10/15/2013
Group Tent
Requests …………………………… 9/20/2013
Q. Is this an indoor or outdoor event?
A. Outdoor
Q. Are tents or shelters provided?
A. No. A 10’x10’
space is provided for each individual. You may provide a tent or shelter or you
may share a tent with another author(s).
Q. Are larger tents okay?
A. Tents larger than 10’x10’ require a permit. Sorry, that’s
a
Q. Can a group arrange for a large tent and share the costs?
A. Yes. An
organization or a group of individuals can rent a tent or bring a tent BUT we must
know no later than 9/20/2013 to arrange for permits. If you want to rent a tent
(includes setup and teardown) the Pine Island Chamber can help you. Contact
Jennifer. (239-283-0888)
Q What do I need to provide?
A. A table(s), table covering(s), chair(s), handouts,
signage, and (of course) your books. If you are sharing tent space it is up to
you and your partners to determine use of your 10”x10” area.
Q. Is electric available”
A. None for individual booths. Electric will be available in
the presentation tents.
Q. What are the presentation sites?
A. There will be two sites. A 30’x 30’ tent with seating for
120 people will be provided for use by authors presenting information for
fiction and non-fiction work. A 20’x20’ tent with seating for 30 people will be
provided with half the space reserved for “blanket seating” for children and
standing room for exhibition cooking, crafts, etc. for children’s authors,
cookbook presentations, etc.
Q. Can I sell anything besides books?
A. Authors can sell their art or craft items if it is allied
to their books. Absolutely NO food items may be sold because of county
rules. A limited number of vendor booths
are available through the Pine Island Chamber of Commerce. Contact Jennifer for
availability and participation rules.Q. Am I protected from unruly authors or attendees?
A. Yes. Any author interfering with the actions of other participating authors or attendees that behave in a disruptive manner will be required to leave.
Q. Will authors sharing space in a tent be required to pay
the participation fee?
A. Absolutely – Charges are per author not by space.
Q. Are all authors REQUIRED to speak and make a
presentation?
A. No. However, they will miss a colossal opportunity to
increase their base of readers and PR platform.
Q. Will all authors be in the TV ads?
A. Yes, if they submit the information (one book cover, picture of the author, and an eight word headline)
before the time deadline.
Q. Will there be any TV coverage at the event?
A. Yes. The two TV stations will have feature reporters on
site to record footage for their news programs.
Q. Is other promotion planned?
A. Yes. A complete PR saturation program will used to enlist
talk radio, newspapers, local magazines and if finances allow, spots on the other
two TV channels.
Q. May we setup late or teardown early?
A. No. In this type of event where individuals are speaking
those activities are unfair and disruptive to those speaking. Put yourself in their position.
Q. Is the public charged admission?
A. Yes – The donation of one can good item (or one dollar to
buy a can) admits a whole family. All donations go to local food pantries.
Other activities (dunk tank, etc.) are planned to raise donations for the
wounded warrior fund.Check this site for updates and news starting 9/10/2013.
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