Are you confused by all the eReader devices on the market today? Are you often asked which eReader you would recommend to a friend or which eReader to submit your eBooks?
 
The eReader device market has taken off in the past 3 to 6 months with so many devices that it is difficult to understand the differences between each device and which device is appropriate for your publishing content. Once you determine which devices are appropriate for your content, it is extremely challenging to navigate the process, file formats, etc. to get your eBooks to the appropriate vendor.
 
Come learn more from two local industry experts, Dan Wallek and Erik Christopher, about the features, benefits, and differences of the leading eReader devices in the market today and the challenges of getting error-free eBook files approved and submitted to the various distribution channels.

Dan Wallek is the Sr. Director, Digital Product Management at Lerner Publishing Group where he is responsible for developing and executing a digital content product strategy which leverages Lerner's content assets from printed children’s books to create new revenue opportunities for the education/library markets.

Erik Christopher is a seasoned digital publishing and information services professional with over a decade of experience in developing, launching, commercializing, selling and managing print and electronic solutions and service offerings for the academic library, K-12, corporate library and public library market sectors. He is also a contributing analyst with GigaOM and co-founder of the MN Pub Tweetup group.  Erik is also the owner of Ugly Dog Digital, a Digital Workshop for production of digital content including eBooks and apps and works with distribution into the various eRetail channels for digital content.

 
Where & When
 
Open Book (Target Performance Hall)
1011 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis. 
Wednesday, January 18; 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
 
Parking Information
 
There is a small side lot next to the Open Book building (just past the building on the right as you are heading east on Washington; for those heading west, turn on 10th or 11th and go down the alley to access the lot). If the Open Book lot is full, other options are:
 
 *   Meters along 10th and 11th take quarters; most cost $1.00/hour.
 *   Guthrie ramp is a block away. Enter on 9th street (between Washington and 2nd Street South). The cost is $4.00 for 2-12 hours.
 *   Municipal parking ramp across from the Mill City Museum (this is a longer walk because it is a block farther away and the entrance is on 2nd Street South). Rate is same as Guthrie ramp.
 
Registration Information
 
Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. The program starts at approximately 12:15 p.m. Fees, which include lunch, are $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Reservations required. Walk-ins will be charged an additional $5 at the door. If you reserve a place, a lunch will be ordered for you and you'll be expected to pay for it whether or not you attend.
 
RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL NOON, FRIDAY, JANUARY 13.
 
To make your reservation, register, and pay online with a credit card, visit http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2733091751 .
 
If you prefer to pay at the door by cash or check, please email reservations@publishersroundtable.org with your reservation request.