Name: Writing Textbooks that Win
Start: 2026-04-18T12:00:00-0700
End: 2026-04-18T13:00:00-0700

Saturday April 18, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

Explore winning strategies for textbook authors—from safeguarding IP to contract negotiation and choosing a publishing path.

This session follows the unconference format: rather than a fixed agenda, participants collectively shape the discussion and share expertise, so everyone’s questions and insights take center stage.

Join fellow attendees for a lively, peer-driven exploration of writing prep, workflows, and the pros and cons of self-publishing, academic, and corporate publishing.

Moderator: Robb Montgomery
Facilitators: William Hanff, Peter Orlik
Moderator: Robb B Montgomery, Visual Editors, NFP
Panelists: William Hanff, University of District of Columbia
Peter B. Orlik, Central Michigan University (emeritus)

Moderators

Robb Montgomery

Author, Mobile Journalism

Robb Montgomery is a Berlin-based journalism educator, documentary filmmaker, and visual media anthropologist known for his contributions to mobile journalism and media development programs. He is a former Chicago newspaper editor who builds immersive cultural heritage experiences... Read More →

Speakers

William Hanff

Assistant Professor, University of District of Columbia

William Hanff received his BA in Radio/Television from the George Washington University (GWU) in 1994, his MS in Broadcasting from Boston University (BU) in 1996, and his Ph.D. in Media Philosophy from the European Graduate School (EGS) in 2006. His dissertation title was “Documentary... Read More →

Peter B. Orlik

Central Michigan University (emeritus)

BEA's Scholarship Committee Chair

Saturday April 18, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
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Writing, Workshop | BEA, Workshop

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Robb Montgomery

William Hanff

Peter B. Orlik

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Robb Montgomery

William Hanff

Peter B. Orlik

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