As Promised, 10 things I learned at Wizcon...

Ten Things I Learned at

New Orleans Wizard World Comic Convention.

1.      If you are going with a group of people who will help you, keep them informed with all the emails you receive. It is so basic and elementary that it is easy to overlook.

2.       I should have remembered that when I’m in a city, I should be ready to walk a long way. Whether from the hotel to dinner or from the truck to my booth, both are further than expected.

3.       Guaranteed book sales are the ones with people leaving the table with a book in hand. Make that sale. If what you say is not closing the deal, then do not be afraid to change up and try different things.

4.       Saying hello, shocks most people. Greeting people happily will draw people to you. Be ready to enthusiastically tell people about your book.

5.       Make sure you keep your receipts. With a quick search of email, I showed the fact that I had four badges for my table, not two.

6.       Make friends with those who look least like your friends back home. From Phillip and Eddie, the parking lot attendants, to Mark, Dwayne, and Ben, at the tables next to me, each are important and made the whole experience much smoother.

7.       It is fun to dress up like a movie or a comic character, but it is more for someone to recognize you without prompting. Also, being able to recognize obscure characters give you Con Cred.

8.       However, if you make your costume so obscure, don’t expect anyone to recognize you.

9.       Take the time to walk around and see the people there. The celebrities and the common people both have interesting visual stories to tell.

10.  Laughter and enjoying the convention music track will greatly add to your convention experience. Smile and have a good time, people will react to that much better than the opposite.


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