Pretty suggestions on Bark! Fest and an replace on when to anticipate the recordings.
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Bark! Fest, the guide competition for animal lovers, came about on-line in September 2024 and I assumed it was wonderful. I am delighted that so lots of you probably did, too. I completely cherished listening to the entire authors discuss their books and skim from them.
I initially deliberate this as a one-off, reside occasion to have a good time the launch of my guide 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 definitely 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 a beautiful group of people that care deeply about canine 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 constructive manner 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 evening, leaving me to run the remainder of the competition from my husband’s laptop computer, which runs Linux. I ended up liking Linux nevertheless it 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 loads of issues occurring within the final a number of weeks, some fantastic and a few very laborious certainly, to me Bark! Fest already appears like a lifetime away. However I lastly have time to begin catching up on getting the recordings out.
I initially did not have plans for the recordings past letting those that signed up upfront watch, in case they could not attend reside on the day. However provided that some occasions reached capability and there have been many individuals who needed to attend however could not, I will probably be making the entire recordings of the panels obtainable.
I do know that some individuals desire video whereas others desire audio of recordings. And I am proud to say that our podcast, The Pawsitive Put up 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 will get that out first, quickly, and after that, I am going to begin to launch the recordings. It should not be an excessive amount of work, though it is the type of factor the place it at all times takes extra time than you suppose. So I will goal for one every week and hopefully it will match round my work schedule (however please be affected person if there’s sometimes a delay. Thanks. Like I mentioned, I’ve obtained quite a bit occurring in the mean time).
The video of the panel with Dr. Patricia McConnell is already on Youtube as a result of that was the primary one to succeed in capability. So this would be the first one to go on the podcast too, and after that I am going to share them in chronological order.
These of you who’re signed as much as my e mail record will get a notification at any time when there is a new episode, and when you like you may also subscribe through your podcast app or Youtube to be notified there.
I do know that you’re going to love each single one among these recordings. We had some completely wonderful authors with essentially the most fantastic books.
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At each occasion, we had 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 obtained on the competition. Thanks to everybody who took the time to finish the shape.
Listed here are only a few of the beautiful feedback that we obtained:
“Nice format, fascinating audio system that provided fantastic insights – additionally cherished the time allotted because it was simply sufficient to squeeze into the day. Authors had been very beneficiant with their data and perspective; so fascinating to take a look behind the guide! Actually cherished this!”
“I actually loved that it wasn’t all canine trainers and habits 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/schooling/leisure was refreshing, completely different, and pleasurable!”
“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 buddies. The audio system had a wonderful rapport, and I like how we obtained 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 manner 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 subject – animals!”
“The Bark! Fest was a supply of inspiration to me as a canine guardian to know that there is an present group that values respect, considerate and caring relationships and interactions with our companion animals, science-based and humane coaching/elevating/instructing strategies. A lot gratitude and appreciation for the authors’ contributions.”
…and there are lots of extra comparable feedback.
If you happen to did not full the suggestions type however want to share your ideas on Bark! Fest, you possibly can 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 call on that till the brand new yr. There’s quite a bit to weigh up, because the Zoom licence is dear 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 completely satisfied that I used to be capable of host such a beautiful occasion.
Thank You
It solely stays to say a heartfelt thanks to Kristi Benson for all of her assist and fantastic co-hosting, to Greystone Books for his or her help behind the scenes, to all of our wonderful 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 at least one 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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