I'd certainly attend this panel, especially since I'm hearing that, contrary to what many might think, you can't just dump a bunch of blog posts in a pile and call it a book. Would love to hear how it's done, from the pros.

The topic is moderately interesting, but the panelists are really the big sell

Agree with Jerry Hilts, this panel could talk about anything and it would be worth it.

Echoing Nathan & Jerry--killer lineup.

Would love to see all these folks together--great panel idea!

I'd like to see Penelope Trunk up there, too. Even a younger, Millenial type, like Dan Schawbel.

Hi there, for anyone who is just making it to this panel description and does not see the names of other presenters besides myself: I developed this proposal with Hugh McLeod of Gaping Void, Ariel Waldman and Kathy Sierra (Creating Passionate Users), so they are very hot to speak on this topic. In my earlier description, I included their names, which is not part of panel picker protocol.

I really appreciate the suggestions for other presenters. Penelope would be great -- she is a friend and has a great story about her own experience with Brazen Careerist.

Since I am currently RIGHT in the middle of finishing my own blog-to-book project (Escape from Cubicle Nation, due to publisher Sept. 15), I can tell you there are many things I have learned that I would now do differently, if I could turn back time!

Thanks for your vote, and please bring on the comments with topics you would like to see covered in this session.

All the best,

-Pam
Escape from Cubicle Nation

I agree, amazing line-up...kind of like an Ocean's Eleven of the blog world. :-)

This would be a tremendously great panel, and I would attend just for this.

This does sound great. I look forward to hearing what the panel will have to share.

I was just discussing this topic over the weekend. Publishing is evolving and bloggers have changed the rules about who is a recognized "expert" to discuss topics in this world. I think think this would be a great panel.

I am currently negotiating a book deal and publish a considerable amount online so this topic is spot on for me.

I see the physical publication as a sign-post to virtual material that organically grows the content which can then feed further physical production as demand requires.

Half of the first volume in my case will be crowd-sourced/co-authored and linking to pod/vod/blog content so I see it all to be part of a mix and mash.

Thanks to Armano for the tip-off tweet

I definitely would like to see this one, especially with such notable panelists.

I think blogging will play a big part in the evolution of publishing. It will be fascinating to learn how these stars leveraged the blog to book.

Pam is a phenomenal entrepreneur, and I'd love to hear her thoughts on publishing!

I can't wait to see Pam speak. I am an avid follower of Escape from Cubicle Nation!

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Very interesting discussion, thank you

I feel offline publications will always be popular and complement work done online. There will be crossovers like the kindle, but reading books is something definitely something deep down in our lives.

It will be great to hear Pam speak on this subject.