So, tomorrow’s the big day. Just checked the projected attendance for this year’s Brooklyn Book Festival. Approximately 40,000 visitors.
(Gulp, heart rate increases)
As an unofficial vendor bum-rushing the event, I am trying to decide where to set up the Singulus Books table.
I’m thinking near the subway entrances, charging stations, or food trucks.
Thoughts? Suggestions? Leave a comment.
EXTRA:
Practicing the setup / breakdown:
Singulus Books – before
Singulus Books (stocked with 100 paperbacks) – after
Indie Hero 
All the best dear. I think subway enterances should work the best.
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Wow! Best of luck, Brian 🙂 I agree with the above comment – subway entrances may be good, though possibly not too close. If it’s too crowded you may be overlooked. If you get near a food truck, expect ketchup.
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Hope it’s a great day–wish we could be there!!!
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My first thought on food trucks is that people who are hungry might be grumpy, haha.
Best of luck! I always love checking up on your blog to see how things are going. It’s great inspiration for my future self (still in the writing process).
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Fingers and toes all crossed for you. Eyes would be also, but it makes navigating a bit difficult. I wish that i could offer a definitive ‘best spot’ suggestion but all I can come up with is that you don’t neglect the idea of somewhere near the porta-potties. Not adjacent, just in the most logical path to and from.
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Ha ha! Good luck with that… out where I live 40 visitors would be a bunch!
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Good luck
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Wow, huge gulp. Big event! Good luck! I hope wherever you set up your stand, it is the right place.
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Just want to admire your courage! I often have this fantasy (when we are travelling anywhere) of pulling over somewhere in a high traffic zone (pedestrians – not cars), setting up a card table, throwing my books on it, plopping down on a lawn chair and taking my chances. I love the idea of being a non-official vendor. Best of luck.
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Wow! Good luck! I agree with Linda by the subway but not too close. There will be large groups of people and you don’t want to be run down or overlooked.
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Holy moly, Batman! Good luck!
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I would say near an area where people will be “mingling” or forced to stand in one spot. That in my mind would be near food trucks/stands.
Best of luck, Brian!!!!
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Wow!!!! Congrats 🙂 My goal is to have my memoir published and ready to launch at the Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York!
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I agree that by the subway would be good as people arrive… Sounds a big event. Hope it goes well!
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That is a lot of people. Good luck.
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What potentially wonderful exposure for you. Looks like you’ve thought it out well. Good luck and do let us know how everything goes.
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Good Luck!!
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Good luck, and best wishes. As noted above, I wouldn’t even know where to suggest. However, one thing does come to mind, especially with the laptop in tow – make sure you have some type of covering! Even if things don’t get wet, being out of the sun will be a blessing.
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Haha. I love your enterpreneurial enthusiasm. Hard to find among writers. Best of luck, and thanks for the follow.
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Lets know how it goes!
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Good luck. The Imaginarium Conferance I’ve been at this weekend will be wrapping up. Had a great time going to the panels and workshops.
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I wish you all the luck!!! How exciting!!! Have fun and enjoy this adventure!!! I am at a fair her in our capital next weekend for selling my book and giving lecutures. So I feel with you!!!
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Yes, enjoy the vibe of people gathering and sell a lot of books!
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Reblogged this on Essence of Pride, Inc and commented:
This is quite awesome! Looks like you have it all figured out! Wish I was going to be in New York for the book festival, not coming into town until the 28th. Here’s wishing you much success!
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Can I say, too near the food trucks might result in lines forming in front of your table. Which may block you from the others.
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Congratulations! Thanks for following my blog!
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How exciting and scary!
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As someone who’s done multiple craft fairs, I find this particularly impressive! Thank you for following my blog.
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