Day 28: Storyworld Conference and Expo

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STORYWORLD CONFERENCE+EXPO OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 2, 2011 San Francisco StoryWorld Conference + Expo • Hotel & Travel CONTENTS • Keynote Speaker Jordan Weisman Explores Storytelling's Tribal Roots and Rich Future • Just a Few Days Left to Save $200! • Sponsor Spotlight: Sparksheet • Bonus: Build Your eBook Savvy at Publishers Launch Event Keynote Speaker Jordan Weisman Explores Storytelling's Tribal Roots and Rich Future StoryWorld Conference + Expo begins with creative dynamo Jordan Weisman's high-energy keynote talk. In a sweeping historical survey, the creator of MechWarrior, Shadowrun and Crimson Skies and author of Cathy's Book will chronicle the ancient, collaborative roots of storytelling. He'll explore how the rise of technology amplifies storytelling, bringing with it the democratization of storytelling tools—and echoing the fireside storytelling of ancient civilizations. He'll reveal how smart transmedia strategy and audience awareness can increase story's impact exponentially, building community and pushing your profits into the stratosphere. And he'll forecast the next exciting step in story's evolution—and how you can be a part of it. Jordan's inspiring and energizing keynote will set the tone for a creative, productive Conference dedicated to finding the next development in the story of story itself. Don't miss it. REGISTER NOW » Just a Few Days Left to Save $200! Reserve your spot at StoryWorld Conference + Expo by September 30 and you'll save $200 off the full-Conference price. StoryWorld is the first global meetup of film, publishing, gaming, and television professionals, indie producers and content creators, and marketers, all eager to explore the lucrative and potential-rich environment of transmedia storytelling. Click here to see a list of the influential companies represented at this year's StoryWorld. FIND OUT MORE » Sponsor Spotlight: Sparksheet StoryWorld is pleased to welcome a new media sponsor, Sparksheet. Sparksheet is an award-winning multiplatform magazine that explores how brands are using different platforms to get relevant content to the right people—wherever they may be. Through original think pieces and in-depth Q&As with international thought leaders, Sparksheet highlights the unexpected connections between different parts of the media and marketing universe, from journalism and entertainment, to advertising and technology. Powered by Spafax, a WPP content marketing agency, Sparksheet is committed to being an editorially independent think thank and industry publication where everyone from colleagues to competitors is welcome to join the conversation. Bonus: Build Your eBook Savvy at Publishers Launch Event eBooks for Everyone Else Wednesday, November 2 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Presented by Publishers Launch eBooks for Everyone Else is designed to teach agents, small and medium-size publishers and authors how to make, distribute and market ebooks effectively—either on their own, or through appropriate vendors, distributors and other third-parties. Although this is not a StoryWorld event, it is located at the Parc 55 Hotel. For your convenience, you may opt to add this event onto your StoryWorld registration. Click here for complete program information. Register Hurry! Sign up by midnight Friday to save $200! Register Now » Reserve Your Hotel Room Now! StoryWorld Conference + Expo will take place at Parc 55 Wyndham San Francisco – Union Square. StoryWorld has negotiated a discounted hotel rate for attendees, but this deal ends October 7 and prices will go up after that date. Book your room now!. Connect Before & After StoryWorld @StoryWorldConf, #SWC11 Make plans with potential "tribe members" before Day 3's Unconference via StoryWorld's Facebook Page. Sponsors If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the StoryWorld Conference + Expo, please contact Jennifer Affrunti at 678-324-1539 or jennifer@expoincorporated.com.

StoryWorld Conference + Expo • Hotel & Travel