Any Advice?

Larime Taylor · 07-08-2006, 01:49 AM

I'm in a wheelchair and will be at SDCC for 1 day (the 22nd) as travel is hard for me, and I'll only have that one day to take my submission pack around to publishers. Any suggestions or ideas on the best way to plan my day? Any advice is helpful.

Thanks!

Jason Arthur · 07-08-2006, 02:16 AM

Will you be by yourself?

If possible see if someone will go with you because just traversing the aisles is going to be tough for you with that many people there.

Best of luck on your submissions.

-- J

Larime Taylor · 07-08-2006, 02:24 AM

I might have someone with me, and I'm not shy about running people over if need be.

Is it best to go to the publishers' booths directly, or...? I'm an SDCC virgin, here.

Mecha · 07-08-2006, 02:27 AM

If you had more than one day I'd tell you to go to the portfolio reviews upstairs but I doubt you want to sit there for 4 hours.

Larime Taylor · 07-08-2006, 02:29 AM

Yeah. And it's an original series I'm pitching, not just my personal portfolio or anything.

Emperor Zurg · 07-08-2006, 03:01 AM

Next best thing is to get business cards from each of the publishers your interested in and visit Horton Plaza with the Post Office and mail them. That way when the con is over, your submission will be waiting...

Larime Taylor · 07-08-2006, 03:05 AM

I'm pretty sure I'll get by, mobility-wise. I appreciate all the suggestions so far!

Caleb Monroe · 07-09-2006, 01:23 PM

When you do talk to someone, even if you give them your samples there at the con, make sure you mail it to them with a follow-up reminder letter as well. Things get lost/forgotten quickly at a place as crazy as SDCC.

Larime Taylor · 07-09-2006, 10:59 PM

A very good point.

Well, it looks like mobility won't be too bad - all the publishers I'm submitting to are in the same area, some right next to each other. Yay.

the other mike · 07-11-2006, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Larime Taylor

I'm in a wheelchair and will be at SDCC for 1 day (the 22nd) as travel is hard for me, and I'll only have that one day to take my submission pack around to publishers. Any suggestions or ideas on the best way to plan my day? Any advice is helpful.

Thanks!

don't know if you know this already or not, but you can avoid the lllooooooong lines upstairs and register at the disabled services in the ground floor. the nice folks there will run up and get your badge for you.

plus your travelling companion (if you have one) gets in FREE! it'll save loads of time having to line up with all the dirty masses.

Larime Taylor · 07-12-2006, 11:38 PM

Really? I hadn't seen anything on the companion/assistant getting in free. You certain? If so, that ROCKS.

the other mike · 07-13-2006, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larime Taylor

Really? I hadn't seen anything on the companion/assistant getting in free. You certain? If so, that ROCKS.

i've done it the past 2 years and will be doing the same thing this year.
i did not know about it also until i was directed there by a helpful usher.
you pay and fill up the form at the disabled services booth. tell them if you have a companion or assistant. i'm not sure if your assistant will have to register too. i think not. then one of them will run up to the 2nd floor with your form and payment. when they return they will have your badge and goodie bag.
they treat disabled people in san diego con like kings i tells ya! KINGS!

... but please, remeber to use your powers for good, not evil.

Larime Taylor · 07-13-2006, 03:42 AM

That's really cool. Thank you!

MrGranger · 07-13-2006, 10:04 AM

Basically I'd reiterate what others have already said. For one day it might be best to get your work around to as many publishers as possible. Get a card from each and every one. They won't remember you from Jack the monkey after the con UNTIL you send them a follow up letter, email with a couple more samples. But after having met them and if they like you, then the memory will be sparked and they are more than likely to read it. One day is hard. Best of luck and hope to see you fly by in San Diego.

SDulaney · 07-13-2006, 11:59 AM

Since the one day you're hitting the con is Saturday, all I can add is either try to get onto the floor as soon as you can after getting the badge (thereby being able to move about before the Saturday masses are on the floor full force) or check the programming schedule for Saturday (You can pick out what panels are going to be drawing large numbers of people off the floor). The Other Mike would likely be a better judge, but Saturday is the day every one in San Diego and their brother comes to the show along with the people who were there the last two days. As a result, the main (L to R) aisles can get congested in waves. (Oddly enough, this was mainly in the middle and towards the back of the building last year.) Your numbered aisles where the smaller publishers are set up should be easier to navigate. The crowds are also a great reason to try and get to people early since by 4pm, even the most hardened con veteran is shell shocked.

If you already have some contact info for publishers/editors and can set up meetings ahead of time (even brief 5 to 10 minute "Just wanted to say hi" meetings) try to do that.

07-08-2006, 01:49 AM	#1
Larime Taylor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 308	Any Advice? I'm in a wheelchair and will be at SDCC for 1 day (the 22nd) as travel is hard for me, and I'll only have that one day to take my submission pack around to publishers. Any suggestions or ideas on the best way to plan my day? Any advice is helpful. Thanks!

07-13-2006, 10:04 AM	#14
MrGranger I'm really Richard Corben Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hollywood Posts: 2,015	Basically I'd reiterate what others have already said. For one day it might be best to get your work around to as many publishers as possible. Get a card from each and every one. They won't remember you from Jack the monkey after the con UNTIL you send them a follow up letter, email with a couple more samples. But after having met them and if they like you, then the memory will be sparked and they are more than likely to read it. One day is hard. Best of luck and hope to see you fly by in San Diego. __________________ King Tractor Press where much of my work is found. Daddy's Girls Gene Gardens Blog Twitter

07-13-2006, 11:59 AM	#15
SDulaney Pythonist (reform) Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The studios of ESPN 106.7 Posts: 2,265	Since the one day you're hitting the con is Saturday, all I can add is either try to get onto the floor as soon as you can after getting the badge (thereby being able to move about before the Saturday masses are on the floor full force) or check the programming schedule for Saturday (You can pick out what panels are going to be drawing large numbers of people off the floor). The Other Mike would likely be a better judge, but Saturday is the day every one in San Diego and their brother comes to the show along with the people who were there the last two days. As a result, the main (L to R) aisles can get congested in waves. (Oddly enough, this was mainly in the middle and towards the back of the building last year.) Your numbered aisles where the smaller publishers are set up should be easier to navigate. The crowds are also a great reason to try and get to people early since by 4pm, even the most hardened con veteran is shell shocked. If you already have some contact info for publishers/editors and can set up meetings ahead of time (even brief 5 to 10 minute "Just wanted to say hi" meetings) try to do that. __________________ Writer/Broadcaster/Retail Rep (i.e. Marketing Monkey) 51 DELTA available now. Click for 20 page sneak peek HERE

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07-08-2006, 02:16 AM	#2
Jason Arthur Starving Letterer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 4,501	Will you be by yourself? If possible see if someone will go with you because just traversing the aisles is going to be tough for you with that many people there. Best of luck on your submissions. -- J

07-08-2006, 02:24 AM	#3
Larime Taylor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 308	I might have someone with me, and I'm not shy about running people over if need be. Is it best to go to the publishers' booths directly, or...? I'm an SDCC virgin, here.

07-08-2006, 02:27 AM	#4
Mecha Freelance Inker Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The Great Northwest Posts: 2,034	If you had more than one day I'd tell you to go to the portfolio reviews upstairs but I doubt you want to sit there for 4 hours.

07-08-2006, 02:29 AM	#5
Larime Taylor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 308	Yeah. And it's an original series I'm pitching, not just my personal portfolio or anything.

07-08-2006, 03:01 AM	#6
Emperor Zurg Drinker of Apple Beer! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Pasadena CA Posts: 619	Next best thing is to get business cards from each of the publishers your interested in and visit Horton Plaza with the Post Office and mail them. That way when the con is over, your submission will be waiting...

07-08-2006, 03:05 AM	#7
Larime Taylor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 308	I'm pretty sure I'll get by, mobility-wise. I appreciate all the suggestions so far!

07-09-2006, 01:23 PM	#8
Caleb Monroe That guy. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 418	When you do talk to someone, even if you give them your samples there at the con, make sure you mail it to them with a follow-up reminder letter as well. Things get lost/forgotten quickly at a place as crazy as SDCC.

07-09-2006, 10:59 PM	#9
Larime Taylor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 308	A very good point. Well, it looks like mobility won't be too bad - all the publishers I'm submitting to are in the same area, some right next to each other. Yay.

07-12-2006, 11:38 PM	#11
Larime Taylor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 308	Really? I hadn't seen anything on the companion/assistant getting in free. You certain? If so, that ROCKS.

07-13-2006, 03:42 AM	#13
Larime Taylor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 308	That's really cool. Thank you!