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Matt Selznick at Dragon*Con

Matthew Wayne Selznick attends Dragon*Con, America’s largest multimedia genre convention and expo, in Atlanta, Georgia August 31st through September 3rd, 2007.

Matt will be a featured guest on eight panels:

Podcasting for Promotion
Are you a writer, musician, game designer, or trying to promote your brand or grow an audience? Learn the tricks to get a wider audience!
Time: 8/31/2007 4:00:00 PM Location: Jackson/Carter - Hilton (Length: 1 Hour)

Interactive Podcasting (TalkShoe and BlogTalk)
Using some of the most popular live podcasting/net radio services to produce your show, tips and tricks.
Time: 8/31/2007 5:30:00 PM Location: Jackson/Carter - Hilton (Length: 1 Hour)

Marketing for the Independent Creator
One of the biggest challenges for self-publishers and independent creators is getting noticed — without the help of traditional publishing institutions. Discover marketing and PR strategies used by successful self-published authors and podcasters.
Time: 9/1/2007 10:00:00 AM Location: Cherokee - Hilton (Length: 1 Hour)

15 Minutes of Fame (or more) with Web 2.0
Social networking, viral video/photographs, and blogging are the modern artist’s and entrepreneur’s best friend. Learn from Internet professionals how to utilize these tools to pave the way to your own success no matter what your venture may be.
Time: 9/1/2007 4:00:00 PM Location: Cherokee - Hilton (Length: 1 Hour)

Aliens You Will Meet LIVE!
A live puppet based play based on the podcast by the same name.
Time: 9/1/2007 5:30:00 PM Location: Jackson/Carter - Hilton (Length: 30 Min)

Second Annual Parsec Awards Extravaganza!
Join us for the second annual Parsec Awards for excellence in Sci-Fi and Fantasy podcasting!
Time: 9/1/2007 7:00:00 PM Location: Hyatt - Regency 5 (Length: 2.5 Hours)

LuLu TV LIVE!
Lulu TV Loves DragonCon - video mashups and the future of internet broad (pod) casting.
Time: 9/2/2007 10:00:00 AM Location: Jackson/Carter - Hilton (Length: 1 Hour)

Podcasting Your Writing
Tips and Tricks for those who want to podcast your writing and books. Maybe you can hear a chapter or two of a new book!
Time: 9/2/2007 5:30:00 PM Location: Jackson/Carter - Hilton (Length: 1 Hour)

Creative Commons and Legal Issues
Come and discuss all things related to your own content and how to deal with the content of others.
Time: 9/3/2007 11:30:00 AM Location: Jackson/Carter - Hilton (Length: 1 Hour)

Please check the convention calendar to confirm dates, times, and locations.

He’ll have a limited number of copies of his book, “Brave Men Run - A Novel of the Sovereign Era” available for purchase and autographs. If you’re going to be at Dragon*Con this year, please say hello!

Scoble’s Thoughts On Mahalo

Uber-blogger Robert Scoble has some interesting things to say about Mahalo, where I work, and how Mahalo fits into social search. In other words, he gets it. Very interesting fifteen minute video here.

Matt Selznick On Variant Frequencies

Matt Selznick performs in the role of Bob (or is it Satan?) in the Matt Wallace and DM Moerhle story “Old Tricks” on the Variant Frequencies podcast. Featuring Leann Mabry and Rick Stringer.

Listen now, and let Variant Frequencies know what you think!

Podcast Appearances

Matthew Wayne Selznick can be heard on the following new podcasts:

First up is the MWS Media podcast Writers Talking, hosted by Matt. Episode 13 features Ronnie Blackwell and Tee Morris. The panel discusses writing schedules and rituals. Download the episode!

Next up, Matt is one of three guests on The Writing Show, where he provides an alternate view to Jeff DeRego and Stacie Penny’s dismissive opinion of self-publishing and print on demand. This is a long podcast at just under an hour and a half, but every minute is full of passionate discourse! Download the episode!

Finally, Matt performs in the role of Gareth Beckwin in episode five of P.G. Holyfield’s podcast novel Murder at Avedon Hill. This is a fantasy mystery; Matt will have a recurring but small role throughout. Download the episode!