The BC Association of Magazine Publishers’ Ninth Annual Professional Development Retreat
January 29–31, 2010
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre
1155 Resort Drive
Parksville, BC

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. On-site registration may be available depending on availability. Call 604-688-1175 to inquire.

Now in its ninth year, Camp BCAMP, the BC Association of Magazine Publishers’ annual weekend-long professional development event for publishers of small- to medium-sized magazines, is an invaluable networking opportunity, bringing in industry experts from across the country to speak on timely topics in all areas of magazine publishing.

NEW! View videos from Camp BCAMP 2009 on BCAMP 's YouTube channel:

Elizabeth Rains, publisher of Pacific Rim Magazine, talks about the future of the printed word and how magazine publishers must adapt for literacy in the digital age.

SESSION INFORMATION

Click on each session heading to be taken to the full description and speaker bio.

Friday, January 29

• Session 1: BC Arts Council
  Literary and arts magazine publishers and staff are invited to a free, informal discussion with the BC Arts Council's Chris Gudgeon,  who will update the situation with the BC Arts Council's literary and publishing program.
  
  NOTE: This session replaces the free Canada Periodical Fund information session, which has been cancelled because the CPF representative is no longer able to attend. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes.
   
• Welcome Reception
   
• Session 2: Keynote Dinner Address
  D. B. Scott presents his hopeful view of the current challenges for magazine publishing in Canada.

Saturday, January 30

• Session 3: Cultivating Relationships - Professional In-house Fulfillment
  Faith Drinnan discusses the basic tools needed to provide professional, cost-effective subscriber fulfillment.
   
• Session 4: Judging Your Book by Its Cover - Cover Critiques with D. B. Scott
  Using illustrative examples, D. B. Scott talks about the important elements of covers--architecture, visual and content--from a publishing perspective, helping you to refine your signature style.
   
• Lunch
   
• Session 5: BCAMP Member Brainstorm
   
• Session 6: Panel - Building Your Brand Online
  In this discussion, moderated by Michelle Hoar, panelists John Bucher, Shannon Emmerson and Linda Solomon will offer examples, tips and lessons learned on the Web strategies they’ve used to establish their successful online outposts. 
   
• Session 7: Eight Simple Rules for Handling a Manuscript
  Gary Ross gives you strategies for tackling any manuscript, helping you to rescue unpublishable pieces and elevate good ones to greatness.
   
• Dinner

Sunday, January 30

• Session 8: Expand Your Revenue - The Contract Publishing Survival Model
  Marion LaVigne examines different types of contract publishing models alongside several success stories within the Canadian magazine industry.
   
• Session 9: Web Wordsmithing - Adapting Your Content for an Online Audience
  Lisa Manfield explains how your Web writing needs to be different both for readers and search engines.
   

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VENUE INFORMATION

1155 Resort Drive
Parksville, BC  V9P 2E3
1-800-663-7373 or 250-248-2072

Located in beautiful Parksville, Tigh-Na-Mara is set in 22 acres of arbutus and fir forest, nestled beside the ocean. Along with direct access to three kilometres of sandy Rathtrevor Beach, it features unique log-constructed accommodation units, three restaurants and an award-winning spa.

Spa services
Camp BCAMP participants are entitled to 20% off spa services for Friday or Sunday. (Spa discounts are not available on Saturday due to high business volume.) Rated the #1 spa on Vancouver Island by Spas of America, the Grotto Spa features body wraps, massages, scrubs, pedicures, manicures, and facials, many with a focus on West Coast natural ingredients. All guests of the spa receive access to the 2,500 square foot Grotto mineral pool, included with their treatment. Advance reservations are highly recommended and can be made by calling 1-800-663-7373.

Ferry travel
The resort is approximately 30 minutes by car from the Departure Bay ferry terminal in Nanaimo. For more information regarding ferry travel, call BC Ferries at 1-888-BC-FERRY (1-888-223-3779) or visit www.bcferries.com.

Carpooling
BCAMP will be organizing carpool transportation between Vancouver to Tigh-Na-Mara, as well as transportation between the Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Tigh-Na-Mara. Sign up to receive carpool information when you register.

Air travel
The resort is approximately 30 minutes by car from the Nanaimo seaplane terminals, and approximately 50 minutes by car from the Nanaimo Airport and Comox Valley Airport. Airport shuttle service to Tigh-Na-Mara may be arranged in advance directly with the resort.

Accommodations at Tigh-Na-Mara
Special shared accommodation rates are available to Camp BCAMP participants:

• Studio rooms (two beds): $88.43 per night, per person
• Two-bedroom cottages or spa bungalow suites: 
  
  • Double occupancy: $99.93 per night, per person
  • Triple occupancy: $80.95 per night, per person

Rates include hot breakfast buffet, gratuity and applicable taxes.

A limited number of private rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please contact Tigh-Na-Mara directly at 1-800-663-7373 or 250-248-2072 to make reservations. (BCAMP will not be handling accommodations arrangements.) Book by December 29, 2009, to guarantee the Camp BCAMP rates noted above.

SPONSORS

Public Supporters

        

            
Workshop Sponsors

                       

Media Partner

REGISTRATION & FEES

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. On-site registration may be available depending on availability. Call 604-688-1175 to inquire.

Online registration is now available. Payment is by Paypal or cheque. Registration options are as follows: 

• Click on session names below to register for individual sessions
• Select a weekend pass below (includes all sessions, Friday dinner, Saturday lunch and dinner)
• Select a Saturday pass below (includes Sessions 3, 4, lunch, 5, 6, 7, dinner)
• Select a Sunday pass below (includes Session 8 and 9)

BCAMP members are eligible to apply for travel and session bursaries. Download the bursary application form at www.bcmags.com/bursary-application. 

For more information, call 604-688-1175 or email info@bcmags.com.