Beautiful suggestions on Bark! Fest and an replace on when to anticipate the recordings.
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Bark! Fest, the e book competition for animal lovers, occurred on-line in September 2024 and I assumed it was superb. I am delighted that so lots of you probably did, too. I completely liked listening to the entire authors speak about their books and skim from them.
I initially deliberate this as a one-off, reside occasion to rejoice the launch of my e book Bark! The Science of Serving to Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Canine. There’s one thing particular about doing issues with a reside viewers and that was actually the case here–especially as there have been some individuals who got here to all or virtually the entire occasions, or who watched the entire recordings.
We had 11 writer panels, 23 authors, an extremely enjoyable tips class, as much as 500 individuals who signed up for particular person events–and greater than 1600 individuals who signed up for a part of the competition.
By the top, it actually felt like we had an exquisite neighborhood of people that care deeply about canines and cats (and their people), and that was very particular. I am so grateful to the viewers for turning as much as these occasions in such a optimistic means and being so welcoming to and interested by our audio system.
There have been some challenges, together with the truth that my laptop died on the primary night time, leaving me to run the remainder of the competition from my husband’s laptop computer, which runs Linux. I ended up liking Linux but it surely took some getting used to. This felt like a catastrophe on the time however ended up being a blessing in disguise, as a result of it meant that when there was a household emergency I may run the remaining occasions from elsewhere on my shiny new laptop computer.
As a result of I’ve had a number of issues occurring within the final a number of weeks, some great and a few very onerous certainly, to me Bark! Fest already looks like a lifetime away. However I lastly have time to start out catching up on getting the recordings out.
I initially did not have plans for the recordings past letting those that signed up prematurely watch, in case they could not attend reside on the day. However on condition that some occasions reached capability and there have been many individuals who needed to attend however could not, I will likely be making the entire recordings of the panels out there.
I do know that some folks favor video whereas others favor audio of recordings. And I am proud to say that our podcast, The Pawsitive Publish in Dialog, is at present no. 4 in Canada on Apple for podcasts on pets and animals. So the recordings will exit as each video on my Youtube channel and as audio on the podcast.
I’ve one other podcast episode that has been ready within the wings for some time. So I’ll get that out first, quickly, and after that, I will begin to launch the recordings. It should not be an excessive amount of work, though it is the type of factor the place it all the time takes extra time than you assume. So I’ll goal for one per week and hopefully this may match round my work schedule (however please be affected person if there’s often a delay. Thanks. Like I mentioned, I’ve bought loads occurring in the meanwhile).
The video of the panel with Dr. Patricia McConnell is already on Youtube as a result of that was the primary one to achieve capability. So this would be the first one to go on the podcast too, and after that I will share them in chronological order.
These of you who’re signed as much as my e-mail record will get a notification every time there is a new episode, and when you like it’s also possible to subscribe by way of your podcast app or Youtube to be notified there.
I do know that you will love each single one in all these recordings. We had some completely superb authors with probably the most great books.
Bear in mind you could help the authors, and me, by shopping for our books. They’re out there from all good bookstores, together with Bookshop, Amazon, and UK Bookshop.
At each occasion, we have been capable of give a set of books away to somebody who attended reside. This was actually enjoyable and I’m grateful to the entire authors, publishers, and publicists who helped make this occur, together with my very own writer, Greystone Books. The record of winners is right here.
Suggestions on Bark! Fest
I used to be completely delighted by the suggestions we bought on the competition. Thanks to everybody who took the time to finish the shape.
Listed here are just some of the beautiful feedback that we obtained:
“Nice format, fascinating audio system that provided great insights – additionally liked the time allotted because it was simply sufficient to squeeze into the day. Authors have been very beneficiant with their info and perspective; so fascinating to take a look behind the e book! Actually liked this!”
“I actually loved that it wasn’t all canine trainers and conduct books. Granted, I LOVE these books, and adore these authors, however seeing the wealthy tapestry of all of the methods animals intersect with our studying/training/leisure was refreshing, totally different, and gratifying!”
“All of the occasions I attended had a really heat, welcoming and cosy environment, it virtually felt like sitting down for a cup of tea with shut mates. The audio system had a superb rapport, and I like how we bought to listen to every of them learn from their work – it instantly made the books “come to life” for me. Additionally, nice work scheduling the occasions in a means that labored for everybody’s time zones – no simple feat!”
“Probably the greatest on-line occasions I’ve ever attended – a literary competition in my front room about my favourite matter – animals!”
“The Bark! Fest was a supply of inspiration to me as a canine guardian to know that there is an present neighborhood that values respect, considerate and caring relationships and interactions with our companion animals, science-based and humane coaching/elevating/educating strategies. A lot gratitude and appreciation for the authors’ contributions.”
…and there are various extra related feedback.
Should you did not full the suggestions kind however wish to share your ideas on Bark! Fest, you may ship me an e-mail.
There have been additionally some nice ideas for authors ought to I occur to run it once more. I am holding off on making a choice on that till the brand new yr. There’s loads to weigh up, because the Zoom licence is pricey and it was an amazing quantity of labor behind the scenes.
Whether or not or not I ever run one other Bark! Fest, I’m extremely blissful that I used to be capable of host such a stunning occasion.
Thank You
It solely stays to say a heartfelt thanks to Kristi Benson for all of her assist and great co-hosting, to Greystone Books for his or her help behind the scenes, to all of our superb authors, to Erica Beckwith for the tremendous enjoyable tips class, to my agent for her help and encouragement, and to everybody who attended Bark! Fest, whether or not you got here to 1 session or to all of them.
It was an enormous success, even higher than I dared to think about when planning the occasion, and I am so grateful to everybody who was a part of it. Thanks!
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