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by Canvas Cosplay (Author), Philip Odango (Author)
So you want be a Cosplay Guest? A fan convention is a remarkable and exciting economy of organizers, artists, vendors, panelists and guests. To be invited as an official Cosplay Guest is a rewarding and challenging opportunity. The biggest question asked by many enterprising cosplayers is: "How do I get booked as a Cosplay Guest?" After wading through the gloss and glamour of cosplay fame, followers and filtered selfies, there are patterns and protocols that can be measured and repeated. And now I present to you - with no frills - the concise and comprehensive guide to booking cosplay guest gigs, covering important topics such as:
Understanding the Booking CycleWhat Convention Organizers are Looking For
What Goes in your Convention Rider
Negotiating Terms and Contracts
How Much to Charge? Cosplay Guest Secrets Revealed: The Comprehensive Guide to Booking Cosplay Guest Gigs REVIEW for "Cosplay Guest Secrets Revealed" "Being a cosplay guest for the first time can be something of a scary subject. Knowing what to ask for, how to ask for it, and being confident to say no to a bad offer can be intimidating for cosplayers who usually have no business background. Having a frame of reference is extremely helpful in successfully navigating the world of guesting at conventions, even for experienced con-goers. Philip Odango's guide to cosplay guesting is incredibly useful for the many aspects of booking guesting appearances, from contacting conventions to securing favorable contracts. He provides an incredibly useful framework that others can use to build rapport with conventions, book successful appearances, and make sure guesting experiences are positive and rewarding. I would highly recommend this book for anyone thinking of guesting at cons or who have been invited for the first time." - Sayakat Cosplay (c) 2018 Philip Odango All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. For permissions contact: philip@canvascosplay.com Cover Photo by Jason Laboy
Author Biography
Philip Odango is an accomplished artist, designer, event producer and marketing professional. He has spent the last decade directing and producing over two dozen stage productions, and is known for his award-winning cosplay work as Canvas Cosplay. With over 15 years of leadership roles in communications, non-profit fundraising, advertising and federal work, and as a certified project manager and active member of the Public Relations Society of America, Philip strives to empower cosplayers worldwide to strengthen their professional development. He has appeared as an invited guest, costume contest judge and presenter in many conventions worldwide, and his costumes have been featured by Marvel and Disney, in national media outlets such as The New York Times, Good Morning America, The Chicago Tribune and Forbes Magazine and in industry media including Cosplay Culture Magazine, Cosplay in America, Kotaku and Fashionably Geek. Cosplay Guest Secrets Revealed is the second volume in his Cosplay Professional Development Series. Cosplay Marketing & PR 101 is available now.
